After the storm

Thanks Cheryl Dennill for these pics from the trails today.

 

YRB

 

The edges are deceiving.....

Both highways contractors used graders to wing back the roads after the last major snowfall. In some spots it is hard to tell where the ditch starts. When I went to town Sunday, there were two tracks where vehicles had gone in the ditch. When I went to town yesterday, there were two additional tracks - one with an AIM truck in it. I stopped to talk to the driver, but spared him the embarrassment of a photo.

The new village contractor has done a good job of clearing the roads to full width. He is learning the edges. I stopped to talk to him yesterday, thanked him, and told him not to go any farther in front of my place - he had cleared a few inches over the ditch. 

September Oops!

I met Rob and Nicole taking Mom up the chair in early September, and asked for a photo. Somehow I missed the photos arrival on messenger. Better late than never.

I think the whole family is enjoying mountain life.!

Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests - Canada News

Front-loaded, cold and snowy winter ahead, Weather Network forecast suggests - Canada News: Canadians enjoying a brief relief from the onset of winter-like conditions may want to enjoy the temperatures while they can because The Weather Network is forecasting a colder than normal start to winter across most of the country.

So as soon as I come in to the warm with my camera, the sky changes...........

 minus17C at 3:30pm

The Burn Pile November 27th

 

Thinking of the early '90's this morning..........

Below a certain temperature, a heater had to be put into the Baldy T-bar drive station to warm things up before the lift was started. No "soft start" those days. It was a big lever to push and pull.

Pre-1976, there was no electricity at Baldy. Diesel powered lifts, and a diesel generator for the lodge. 

When CNCP telecommunications built a network of microwave installations across the country, a deal was struck with Mt. Baldy Recreations Ltd. and the power utility to bring power in. The line to the summit crosses the ski run just above Rod's, then goes straight up the lift line to the very top. (armored cable.) 

The original power installation through the village served us well for a number of years, until many more cabins were built. After the Christmas Day turkey brown outs, the infrastructure was upgraded.

Monday Morning - Minus 15C

 

New Rental - "Holy Slopes"

 https://www.airbnb.ca/rooms/643276340537158724?locale=en&_set_bev_on_new_domain=1669505894_ZDcwOGUzMDNmZDVm&source_impression_id=p3_1669505900_ZuJtJ6dv9O6mdauh

Coming up for Opening Day? Drive-Thru Fundraiser Breakfast at the Firehall in Oliver

I've been before - the Firefighters and their families do a great job. It is not as exciting as their drive-thru car washes, but it is good food, and for worthy causes.

Friday

Clean forest floor - ground and ladder fuels were incinerated, so ground is fairly clean after salvage logging.

Can't see it from this photo, but there has been a fair bit of grooming already.

 

That moment........when you think you have finally outsmarted a squirrel....

I have been trying various squirrel baffles on my bird feeder in recent years, only to find the squirrel still gets into the feeder. The current baffle is floppy, and appears to be the right height to foil the critter. Now he just runs back and forth on the railing, waiting for a bird to knock down some seed. 

Available in the Office

 

Anyone recognize these dogs?

 

British Columbia Magazine

 https://www.bcmag.ca/bcs-community-ski-hills/

Thanks for the plug, but don't tell everyone........

Thanks Dick Smith for the link.

Puzzling

While I was gone yesterday afternoon, there was one set of fresh footprints in and out of my place. No note, nothing left, doesn't look like anything missing. Anyone who knows me, would expect that if the truck isn't there, I am not home.

A few weeks back, a couple (with dog in vehicle) stopped at another home on my street, and the comments made to the dog, that were overheard, would indicate that the people do not know who lives there. 

There have been door to door JW visits up here in the past, but they were asked not to come back to my house.

If you had someone at your door yesterday, or know who it might be, I'd appreciate the info.

I will be making camera adjustments, but I would like to know who was here.

BC Fire/Rescue group reminding public to call 911 and help if they can when coming across vehicle crash scenes - BC News

BC Fire/Rescue group reminding public to call 911 and help if they can when coming across vehicle crash scenes - BC News: A crash this weekend in Kootenay-Boundary has local fire and rescue crews reminding the public to do what they can to help when they come across a lone vehicle incident.

Weed Delivery At Big White?

Castanet reporting that a Cannabis company is making daily deliveries to Big White..........

I was the only person from Baldy to attend a public hearing on Baldy zoning for pot shops. Like many areas in the RDKB, there is no zoning permitting pot shops at Baldy, and a person wishing to open one would have to go through the whole zoning and public hearing process as well as the other regs.

"The Glow"

It is not up here - appears to be hot slash piles in the vicinity of Old Camp McKinney Road. Lots of flame illuminating the smoke.

Power Bars

 Thanks for the link, Sage.

Strata Council Meeting

An updated agenda and zoom link has been provided. Strata Members may choose to attend as observers.

Will be interesting to see whether or not the new issue is handled simply and quickly.

Never ends............

 

Monday

Light dusting of snow overnight, base measurement on the side bar has been adjusted for the settling since the big storm. Remember this is in my yard, not up top.

Now this is a feel good picture.

Arthritis Weather Gauge

Snow is coming - weather guessers say Tuesday.

Is this yours? I believe we have found the owner - just hasn't checked FB messages.

No response to my earlier post - if you lost this, e-mail with the approximate time you lost it, and I will connect you with the person who found it.  unbaldy@gmail.com 

Fireworks - 6:00 - 6:30

Heads up - not sure the occasion, but a firework will be set off in the base area around 6:00-6:30.

Anyone with fireworks who wants to combine and make a little show is welcome.

Coming up on Opening Day..........

 

Coming up Next Weekend

I have not so fond memories of this one. Our brass ensemble was asked to play on the street one year. It was incredibly cold, and one of the group was a no show. I had to play the trumpet part on my euphonium by ear. So hard to keep the horn warm and my fingers moving.

 

I am so tempted to go to this one, although it is a little far. Cindy Smith, daughter of Baldy builder Terry Smith, does incredible wood work, and awesome baking.

Castanet

Not publishing the Baldy article - facts are more important to me than the T version.

FortisBC customers to get $100 energy rebate over the next three months - BC News

FortisBC customers to get $100 energy rebate over the next three months - BC News: FortisBC customers across B.C. will be receiving a one-time, $100 'cost-of-living' credit as mandated by the province.

Hiring Ski Patrol and Trail Crew

 

If you have your standard first aid, know how to shovel, pack snow fencing, poles etc, you could apply for Colleen's trail crew team. Higher first aid qualifications are required for Patrol.

Bonus Early Opening Weekends

Now that I have committed to a 3 year old's Birthday Party, Baldy is slated to open without me.

 

Partnership - Seasons Outdoors in Grand Forks

Seasons Outdoors has partnered with Baldy on a few things - one being the contest won by Doug McMynn for a new pair of skis.

Seasons will have some demo skis in the rental shop for you to try out.

Looking for a Ladies Ski? In the ticket office are a few pair of Ladies Head Joy Skis. The shop does not have the jig or bindings for these brand new skis from last season, but it may work out for you get the skis at a reasonable price, and get bindings and mounting at Seasons in Grand Forks.

Season Pass Pick-up

Quick and easy today. If you know where your last year's pass is, they reload it. Of course I know where my last year's pass is - I didn't wash my jacket at the end of the season.

Season pass pick up and retail sales will begin November 16  to the 22th and there after will be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday until December 16 from 10am until 4:00pm.

Retail and Christmas Shopping

I had a look at the retail displays in the ticket office today - lots of Christmas gift ideas. Giro and Smith brain buckets - I've had both, and love the Smith one I use now.

Thursday

 

Wednesday

 

A couple of great old photos......... 1975

 These photos were forwarded to me by Ron Hiller, sent to him by our classmate Jim Bucek.

Ron knows his cars - this one belonged to classmate Bruce Porteous.

Osoyoos Indian Band welcomes new provincial approach to harvesting, re-starting wildfire-damaged forests through working with First Nations - BC News

Osoyoos Indian Band welcomes new provincial approach to harvesting, re-starting wildfire-damaged forests through working with First Nations - BC News: Members of the Osoyoos Indian Band are welcoming a new approach to provincial forestry agreements aimed at faster action harvesting forests damaged by wildfire, and quick reforestation afterwards through First Nations leadership.

Cordless Drill found on the road...........

One of the BMR crew picked up a cordess drill ( no battery) on the road. If it is yours, e-mail me with the make, and I'll connect you to the fellow who picked it up. 

Nice surprise, made my day!

It did not surprise me that MMT would come, but I am particularly pleased that the young maintenance team would call on him for some training on a maintenance procedure that they had not done before. Nice sunny day to be at the base of the Eagle.

More than $1 million for wildfire mitigation projects in Boundary region - BC News

More than $1 million for wildfire mitigation projects in Boundary region - BC News: The West Boundary Community Forest is reducing the risk of wildfires in the communities of Midway, Greenwood, Grand Forks, Rock Creek, and Westbridge, thanks to more than $1 million in wildfire risk reduction projects.

*I met Dan on McKinney road recently - we discussed the salvage logging. He described it as "patchwork" with a couple more blocks to do.

Some Content from today's BMR Newsletter - are you on their e-mail list?

 

Season Pass Pick-Up & Info If you are still looking to purchase our season passes will always be your best bang for you buck providing you with over 1000$ in lift tickets to other mountains in British Columbia, 1 buddy pass to bring a friend up to our mountain (weekdays only after January 2nd), 10% off all retail items, 10% off lessons and rentals, as well at almost 25% off every ski hill in BC, and lastly season passes will include our tubing lane for free this year.  Season pass pick up and retail sales will begin November 16  to the 22th and there after will be Sunday, Monday and Tuesday until December 16 from 10am until 4:00pm. Catch us up at the hill on the odd day and we may be able to even provide you your pass or retail purchases now.  We have got lots of new gear at the resort for sale from Mons Royale, Bula, Gordini. We have almost everything you need to hit the slopes other than the jacket and pants. Get your Goggles, Gloves, Base layers, Onsies, and more at the resort. With many events planned this season already such as Slack Country Cup March 4 and 5, Winemakers Cup Feb 25, and our very own Slush cup. Don't miss your chance for these events to save now. Save up to 70$ on day tickets with our non-consecutive punch cards until November 30th. These are only available until our season start date of December 16th.   Maintenance Maintenance has been underway and things keep moving forward. Lifts are up to date and ready to spin we may even have an option for early opening if the snow holds and we see just a little more in the forecast to get things going. Cats are looking good and we have hired our mechanic tracks will be rolling on the second Cat shortly and we await parts to get the other cat rolling. Gift Cards and Punch Cards Gift Cards are available through our website and are a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, or a day at the resort. They can be used to purchase lift tickets, lessons, retail, and food and beverage purchases. Punch Cards are back (formaly known as flex passes) by popular demand and are now available online through our website. Day rates starting at just 32.75$ per day to ski. If you missed the early bird this is another great way to experience Baldy either for the first time or as seasoned skier/boarders. Save up to 70$ on an adult punch card before November 30th. You can find them either located on our season pass page or on our lift ticket page.

 

Get Punch Passes Before November 30th

 

Novmber 14th - Header Photo Courtesy of Ron Hiller

Photographer Ron Hiller lives at Sidley Mountain - he sent his drone up 400ft above his house this morning to see if this was another one of those days where Baldy is above the clouds. Thanks Ron.

Ron and I have known each other since Grade 1. Both classmates of our Firesmart Assessor Doug MacLeod.

November 10, 2017