Tickets on line:
Matt Baker has put together the show, you may remember Tim Nutt from an event a few years back.
All ticket proceeds go to the comedians. Have a glass or two to support the hill.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Monday, February 27, 2023
Baldy Babes
Hello Baldy Babes,
Mother Nature
presented us with a beautiful morning to ride the Eagle Chairlift to the top.
We bundled up for the chilly temperature but warmed up as soon as we began our
shoe. Cheryl led us through the Baldy Trail where we had fun doing
"The Wave" video by Joanne for the Top Peak Challenge contest. A
quick stop at the Bench and the Hut before heading back to the Lodge for lunch
and to celebrate Chloe's birthday. Hilary supplied the party hats and Cheryl
baked the birthday cupcakes.
Happy Birthday
Chloe!
Remember to sign
up for next Monday by Wednesday if you didn't today: Baldy Babes Facebook group
or Mindy.w@icloud.com
Looking forward to
seeing your smiling faces next Monday!
Take Care, Marian
Hats off to the keen parents for bringing the Alpine Club back
Lots of hard work and dedication from the parents to bring the Alpine Club back to life after covid cancellations. Last day to buy spaghetti dinner tickets is March 6th. If you have something to donate to the silent auction, contact Nicole, Orion, or any of the other club parents.
Last day for tickets sales for our epic Mt Baldy Alpine Club fundraiser is march 6th… get your tickets come celebrate spring and this amazing snowy season we’ve had!!! Also if your feeling inclined to donate an item to our silent auction send me a PM!!! Thank you! We love you all! Baldy Mountain Resort
If your child is interested in joining the Club for next season - check out the spring break camps coming up.
If your child is interested in joining the Club for next season - check out the spring break camps coming up.
This Date - February 27, 2012
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| The day the "Google Cam" came to Baldy |
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| When skiing was a big part of Monday Ladies Day |
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Avalanche in North Bowl, Mt. Baldy Oliver B.C.
Video post avalanche Baldy North Bowl 2012. The cornice that regularly builds to the right has yet to slide in this video. The video states it was naturally triggered. An Oliver local later talked about triggering the slide.
Triggered
I have not skied Fernie, but found this video from a few years back that shows the amount of skill and effort to keep their guests safe.
When we were kids, we'd ski the North Bowl every spring, but only after one of the adults had checked and told us that the cornice had slipped. I skied off the slipped cornice once - it was exhilarating. Having had friends involved in 3 separate avalanches, and only one of them survived, I am more than happy to ski in bounds.
Best Wishes Tyler on your recovery
Tyler and Bee bought a condo at Baldy last spring, just prior to Tyler's cancer diagnosis. He's had a rough year of treatment and surgeries, the most recent completed last week in Vancouver. In between surgeries, he managed to fit in a month at Baldy, where he built the great terrain park features as well as doing some of the main grooming. A go fund me was set up to ease some of the financial burden for Tyler while he has been unable to work. Here is the link. His post op Facebook photo looks good, and we wish him all the best in his recovery.
Events and Deals
If you don't have a season's pass, the spring pass may be a good option for you - check with BMR ASAP.
Winemakers Cup - A team effort of the Alpine Club, volunteers and BMR pulled off another successful Winemaker's Cup race and lunch today. Next stop for the participants is wine and dine in Osoyoos.
Slack Country is Back next weekend.
My annual Slack Country plea:
Owners renting next weekend - please talk to your guests about parking, and the route back to your property.
Yellow Snow, Ready for the next round..........
Three litres of Rain-Ex de-icer, and I uncovered my windshield and hood on the truck. Thanks to Maryann for scraping and lengthening my driveway so I could park even farther up. All tarped up and ready for the next round.
I do have more elaborate, longer term plan, but I need a little warmer weather to work out there. I went through two pair of gloves just doing this.
Friday, February 24, 2023
Thursday, February 23, 2023
$2.5 million in PacifiCan funding for 16 community and tourism projects in the Thompson-Okanagan - Kamloops News
$2.5 million in PacifiCan funding for 16 community and tourism projects in the Thompson-Okanagan - Kamloops News: The City of Merritt, Adams Lake Indian Band and Salmon Arm Folk Music Festival are among several groups across the Thompson-Okanagan getting cash injections from the federal government.
Silver Star gets money for bike carriers.
Extreme cold delays opening of some Interior ski hills Thursday - BC News
Extreme cold delays opening of some Interior ski hills Thursday - BC News: Temperatures have plummeted across B.C.'s Interior Thursday, causing some ski resorts to delay their opening, while one remains closed.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Volunteers Needed to help Alpine Club with Winemaker's Cup
The Winemaker's Cup runs this Saturday February 25th, and will be a busy time - the event sold out early.
"The Baldy Alpine Club is looking for some extra hands Friday and Saturday to help prepare course and monitor gates for the Winemakers Cup. This is a Baldy tradition and we sure would appreciate the help and need volunteers.
A few hours Friday helping Orion and Ted set the course and
roughly 9.30-2pm Saturday race day."
Selective Chute Control
Public works has talked to the contractor. I talked to the operator yesterday. Then guess what - another spray over the bank onto the truck and on the uphill side of the truck today.
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| The driveway was scraped down to flat today by a bigger machine as my machine struggles with the cement when this slop hardens. |
I am not amused to watch the operator do this repeatedly at my place, and turn off the chute at selected other properties.
Thank-you Anne W
Thanks Anne W for doing a major clean up at Gilly's Hut, and hauling out garbage and recyclables.
Hey - if you can pack it in, you can pack it out. Please clean up after yourselves.
Monday, February 20, 2023
Too much snow?
My truck didn't get plastered today, but the contractor started filling my lower driveway right at my feet as I walked down to the road to put my skis on this afternoon.
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| Across the street. |
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| My side of the street. |
Significant snow expected on Coquihalla, Interior highways, travellers warned - BC News
Significant snow expected on Coquihalla, Interior highways, travellers warned - BC News: UPDATE: 4:20 p.m. A snowfall warning has been added for Highway 3, Hope to Princeton via Allison Pass.
Powder Week
Decades ago, we had "Powder Week" - open every day for the week starting with President's Day. We needed some extra school days to fit in all of the school groups, and post secondary reading breaks often coincided. O&G had their tree planting team meetings here that week, and the bartender knew to stock up on Corona.
Those were fun times, and Mother Nature co-operated most years. I don't know how many of the cabin owners children were off "sick" that week.
We have powder today, and more is falling, so Thursday should be great. (bundle up, forecast is for cold)
Sunday, February 19, 2023
Silky Turns
Skiing was great today, even with some gusty winds. It is still snowing ( and blowing ) - should be a good day Monday. No Baldy Babes Monday - Family Day.
Baldy Skiers since 1968
50 years between these photos - always fun when we get a chance to ski together. Yes, our first run was on Fairweather.
Volunteer's death spurs warnings that B.C.'s avalanche conditions are 'unforgiving' - BC News
Volunteer's death spurs warnings that B.C.'s avalanche conditions are 'unforgiving' - BC News: The avalanche deaths of two skiers in British Columbia's central Interior this month have prompted an emotional plea about this season's dangerous conditions from the head of a volunteer search and rescue team.
Teenaged ski club members and coach rescued from the backcountry by Big White Ski Patrol and COSAR - Kelowna News
Teenaged ski club members and coach rescued from the backcountry by Big White Ski Patrol and COSAR - Kelowna News: Central Okanagan Search and Rescue and the Big White Ski Patrol teamed up Saturday to rescue a group of skiers in the backcountry.
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Preparing now for summer......FireSmart
When we removed a memorial plaque from a broken tree today, I flagged the tree. We were unable to reach and remove the screws. Any nails or screws in timber that ends up in a chipper or mill can have serious consequences.
Make some plans for Spring Break - bring a hand saw or pole saw to limb up some trees, and remove nails and screw from any trees in your yard that have held signs or bird feeders, but may be destined for chipping or a mill.
Memorial Plaques - Ken and Betty Ozanne
The plaque honouring Ken and his volunteer contributions was originally mounted on a tree on Tennings, where most of the Alpine Club activity took place. When the old terrain park was renamed "Wizard" (Ken's CB handle from our pre-telephone days) Betty's plaque was mounted there, as we waited for a deep enough snow depth to retrieve Ken's and move it.
With help from Mike and Uncle Bill, Ken's plaque was retrieved and moved to Wizard today. The older plaques including the one for Buzz Sawyer, and Fred Jones are as faded as Ken's . I have a connection to get Ken's replaced, but will be looking at some more durable options first.
Friday, February 17, 2023
Always fun skiing with "Uncle" Bill
Some new stories today, including an early trip to Baldy - freezing in a camper, and being invited by Marge to the lodge for a pot luck.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
B.C. to invest $50 million to spur utilization of low-value wood | Woodworking Network
B.C. to invest $50 million to spur utilization of low-value wood | Woodworking Network: VANCOUVER, British Columbia – The government of British Columbia announced it will provide $50 million in funds to get more fire-damaged wood, logging waste and other low-value fiber to mills facing supply challenges.
Village Caution
The banks are high. When exiting your driveway or walkway, please proceed slowly. Vehicle traffic can not see you until part of you or your vehicle protrudes on to the roadway.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Check Your Head
Canada West Ski Areas Association has been loading up their Facebook page with safety information ahead of the family day weekend.
Baldy Babes -
Hello Baldy Babes,
What began as a
sunny morning quickly changed to a snowy finish today. We trekked through the
Frisbee Golf Course reaching the new trail to Gruhl's Pool. The twists and
turns through the trees was a challenge.
We will not meet
next Monday February 20th because it's Family Day.
We will meet on
February 27th and weather permitting, take the Eagle Chairlift to the top of
Mt. Baldy. The cost for a one way ride is $10 (discount rate for BB This date) if you don't have a Season Pass.
We are asking you to bring a colourful, goofy hat or a boa or both because we
will be taking the MacKenzie Top Peak Challenges: Limbo, Jumping Jacks, Conga
Line and having a videographer recording us to earn points for Mt. Baldy Team.
Mt. Baldy is part
of the MacKenzie Top Peak Challenge to win cash prizes for the mountain. If you
vote/nominate Mt. Baldy points are earned for the prizes.
Here's the link: https://mackenzietoppeak.ca/teams/mountbaldy
Looking forward to seeing your smiling faces in two weeks.
Take care, Marian
Monday, February 13, 2023
Want to use some of your Baldy Season Pass ERA Perks?
https://baldyresort.com/benefits/
It looks like Phoenix has some opening days this month when Baldy is closed.
The lift ticket may be free, but be sure to spend some money in their cafeteria.
Last time I went, I took the Highway route to the Phoenix turnoff. I came back the shorter back road, only after checking with a local that it was plowed.
Either way, Greenwood is on the way home, and the Copper Eagle is well worth the stop if they are open. Best butter tarts ever!
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| Ski Phoenix Facebook Photo from February 10th. |
On a clear day, you can see Baldy.
Never too old to ski..........
I complimented a skier the other day, thinking she was doing very well with a titanium knee. Turns out she also has two titanium hips as well. We talked about wanting to ski as long as we can, and I told her there was an 88 year old on the slopes that day.
I missed Jerry - I was a couple of chairs from the top when he skied down, and I didn't catch him! Jerry had some great runs with Mike. Many of Jerry's volunteer hours on the mountain over the years involved a chainsaw. "Forney's" was his project, and it had a blind entrance, so you had to know where it was. At a later time, it was opened up and a sign erected, so Jerry's secret stash was no more.
When Borderline Ski Club raised the funds to re-start the McKinney Tee in the early nineties, Jerry led the crew clearing the runs once again. He told me at the end of the day that they had left trees spaced on the "Kettle" so the kids had something to ski around.
Many of Mike's volunteer hours on the mountain involved ski racing. It has been strange the last few years to hear a voice other than Mike's at the start gate.
Thanks to Todd Weeks for capturing these young octogenarians skiing together. 88 year old in the lead, 86 year old following.
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Rest in Peace, Cam Brown - Updated Post
Another one too young. Cam was a proud ski Dad with daughter Caprice as a Baldy Racer in the Alpine Club, and later as a ski instructor with the Baldy Snow School.
Cam's other role at Baldy was with Fortis. One of those smiling, friendly fellows who showed up in all kinds of weather to get our power back on.
I didn't know Cam was sick. I thought maybe he had retired, or just missed the Baldy call outs this winter.
Our thoughts are with Caprice, Tracey, family and friends.
On Thursday February 2nd, 2023, Mr. Cameron Louis Brown of Osoyoos passed away surrounded by his family and good friend at the age of 64.
He was predeceased by his father, Fred Brown; father-in-law, Don Miller, his grandparents, aunts and uncles.
Cameron will be fondly remembered by his loving family: daughter, Caprice Brown; wife Tracey Brown; mother, Marie Brown (nee Traxler); sisters, Ashleigh Whitworth and Dena Brown; mom-in-law Myrna Miller; brothers-in-law, Brad (Carol) Miller, Scott (Carla) Miller; niece and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, close friends; Dan (Debi) Kelndorfer, Ed Nowasiad, Blaine Roberts, Scott Minshull and countless more. His dog Cody will be lost without his best friend.
With his big smile and rosy cheeks, Cam loved to laugh. He also loved making others laugh with his zany sense of humour. He had a generous, gentle nature and was always there to help anyone. Cameron loved being able to help others obtain their dreams and goals by sharing his vast amount of knowledge and experience, but being a dad to his daughter Caprice was his #1 love, hobby and interest.
He lived an adventurous life, both work and play. He loved to travel and had many amazing trips to exotic places including Australia, Costa Rica, Fiji, and Hawaii. His most recent trips took him all over Mexico; to the Dominican Republic; Cuba and into the U.S. He loved the outdoors, skiing, golfing, biking, and was up for pretty much anything.
Cam was a conscientious hard worker. His career began in Calgary as a Lineman working for Ace Construction, TransAlta, AltaLink, then in 2007, moved to Oliver, BC to work for FortisBC.
He assisted in the recovery of the Turks and Caicos after Hurricane Irma in 2017. As a first responder, he also assisted after many fires and floods swept through the Okanagan/Similkameen valley. His retirement from Fortis was just on the horizon.
Cameron was a IBEW 213 union member; a Nancy Greene Racing/ Mt. Baldy Ski team volunteer; a dance dad at the Dance Studio in Oliver.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday February 24th, 2023 at the Oliver Community Centre.
In lieu of flowers, donations are accepted through the Canadian Cancer Society or The National Emphysema Foundation.
Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family or by visiting www.nunes-pottinger.com
Friday, February 10, 2023
Prescription Glasses Found
Prescription glasses in a blue case picked up on one of the trails. Contact Debbie Hachey
Thursday, February 9, 2023
10 years ago - February 9, 2013
Please correct me if I am wrong - L-R Ben, Coach Yanni-Lou, Agatka, Nils, Adam, Caprice
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
One last try..........
I often lend tools, and never write down who has them. I have given up on a steel shovel that disappeared a few years ago - they don't make them like that any more. It was my Dad's, so probably 50 years old, and distinguishable by the bolt and nylock nut that secured the scoop to the new handle.
I have exhausted all the places I can think of for my missing step/platform ladder. It also was Dad's and very old but much better quality and sturdier than anything I can buy to replace it. If you happen to have my ladder, please let me know.
It looks very much like this one, but the paint tray is aluminum, and there is electrician's tape at the top .
Forests critic keeping an eye on salvage wood subsidy program - BC News
Forests critic keeping an eye on salvage wood subsidy program - BC News: Opposition forests critic Mike Bernier is taking a wait and see attitude to the provincial government's recently-announced doubling of funding to Forest Enhancement Society of B.C.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
February 7, 2010 Fountain View Choir and Orchestra
A special day. The bus was coming up through the fog, and when they reached Baldy the sun was shining. An early morning lift start, and the sound of Christmas Carols could be heard all around the ski area.
Power Line Safety - The Youth Know
https://www.fortisbc.com/safety-outages/electricity-safety/power-line-safety#tab-0
During a recent power line on the ground incident, an adult who was protecting the scene was observed fairly close to the power line, prompting some young people to express concern. The young ones have watched the BC Hydro TV ads.
Monday, February 6, 2023
Baldy Babes
Hello Baldy Babes,
Hilary led
thirty-one Baldy Babes through the Village to the Trails. We climbed up to the
Meadow Trail enjoying the scenery and warmer temperature. A stop at the
Stripper Pole for photos and down to the Webster Trail taking us back to the
Lodge.
Today's lunch of
Pasta with Chicken Alfredo sauce with soup or salad was delicious. Thank you
Mindy, Chloe and all the kitchen staff for taking such good care of us today.
If you didn't sign
up today for next week, please let Mindy know by Wednesday if you are attending
on the Baldy Babes Facebook page or email Mindy at Mindy.ward@icloud.com
Looking forward to
seeing your smiling faces next week.
Take Care, Marian
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