I had decided not to ski anymore this season, as yesterday I found some hard stuff that was a little jarring for my ankle.
Visitors from Calgary and Vancouver skied this afternoon and were happy with just the right amount of softness. They went out at about 1:00. Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer, so I may try a run or two.
I won't volunteer to organize it, as it may be a little risky for me to go out on ungroomed runs at 7 weeks.
On my way to town this afternoon, I encountered a two vehicle collision - there was an ambulance on scene, and two individuals standing on the road. RCMP and tow trucks not there yet. All cleared when I came back up
When it warms up, those well sanded spots melt quickly, and there are sections of compact, interspersed with sections of slush
On my way home, I saw tracks over the edge in the canyon. When I stopped, I saw enough foot prints to indicate that the occupants had come up the bank - there is another car over the bank from an earlier date.
Believe it or not, I just had a courier from Lake Country deliver a UPS parcel to my door! I had been watching the tracking to see how far I would have to drive to wherever it was dropped off.
According to someone who skis pretty much every day all season........Monday was the best spring skiing day of the year. The weather, the snow, and the Ponderosa groomed.
Hello Baldy Babes,
Beautiful Baldy
Blue sky with feathery clouds, perfect temperature, new snow, champagne, no
time restrictions, led us to the Hut today. The total snowshoe: 8 kilometers,
we were hungry. Lunch really tasted good today ordering off the menu.
Thank You to all
the Baldy Babes for snowshoeing with Cheryl, Hilary and me this winter. We
loved every Monday exploring our beautiful mountain with you all.
Looking forward to
seeing your smiling faces next winter!
Take Care, Marian
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Light snow starting this afternoon, varying amounts in the coming days, and not too warm.
Flurries have started, snow forecast for Saturday.
Today and tomorrow - last chance for the late tubing/skiing on the carpet.
General Manager, MPR
The next couple of days are forecast to be gradually cooler, with some cloud cover to ease the softening. Snow in the forecast for Friday night and all day Saturday.
Thank-you for the call this morning Steve, it was so good to hear your voice.
Passers by stopped and helped attend to Steve. He would like to know who they were, so if you were there, please e-mail me your contact info so I can pass that along to Steve. unbaldy@gmail.com
Steve and friends were skiing Chix Dig It, and he followed someone else's track to transition to the Baldy Trail. He caught an edge, the right ski came off, the left ski came off, and the last thing he remembers is slamming down on his chest and skidding across the Baldy Trail. He was unconscious for a short time.
He will be in a neck brace for many weeks, but otherwise is mobile, and grateful.
You will keep seeing this photo - Steve intends to have the helmet displayed for educational purposes.
I went to school with Steve's younger brother. Here is a photo taken by brother Jim back in our high school days.
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| McKinney Tee and Rope Tow in the background. |
Less than two weeks ago, there was a news story of a 76 year old Rossland local who lost his life in a tree well at Red Mountain. CBC Radio today identified him as John Greene, brother of Nancy Greene Raine.
John was a businessman and volunteer for all things Rossland and Red Mountain.
I did not know John personally, but visited today with a friend who went to school with Nancy.
I post this for one reason only - you can ski a mountain for your whole life, know it like the back of your hand, and still end up in a tree well.
Skiing the trees and meeting up at the lift is not really skiing with a buddy. Time is of the essence when a tree well is involved - best to know where your partner is.
I looked at his Facebook page - he has a 2014 photo posted of himself smiling in a tree well.
https://bc.ctvnews.ca/skier-dies-after-falling-into-tree-well-at-b-c-resort-1.6798646
I've posted a few times about the FESBC project down the Baldy Road. The pulp mill in Castlegar and the OIB are partners. Trees are mechanically spaced. Timber that is not merchantable is utilized for pulp or hog fuel. Part of the plan for this project is to make the Baldy Road safer for an escape route.
Hello Baldy Babes,
Monday is our day!
Our last official Baldy Babes snowshoe led by Cheryl under Baldy blue skies and
warm temperatures. Layers of winter clothes peeled off and the coolness in the
trees felt wonderful.
We said "Good
bye and great adventures" to Chloe. Please keep in touch!
Next Monday, we
will meet at 10 in front of the kiosk. Lunch will be off the menu.
Looking forward to
seeing your smiling faces next Monday.
Take Care, Marian
While the media has been full of notices recently of controlled burns with BCWS and First Nations, today there is other smoke. Human caused wildfires east of Lumby and west of Summerland.
A member of our community sustained season ending injuries last week. Yes, that is a hospital blanket in the photo, but he is now in the recovery phase at home. There is no doubt in my mind that his injuries could have been much worse without a helmet.
I don't know what shape the tree is in, but grateful that he had the helmet, was skiing with friends, and was found right away.
I asked for a photo, and appreciate that it was provided.
Hang in there, I know the healing time is not easy. We look forward to your full recovery, and seeing you back up here this summer.
There is an anonymous comment asking about cabin insurance. If you wish to share the broker or policy holder that you use, and any comments, your name won't be required to have your comment posted here.
To the person asking the question, please e-mail me at unbaldy@gmail.com
Spring Break begins. This weekend and next are last two weekends of skiing/sliding under the lights off the carpet.
The forecast indicates a few sunny, spring days before return to seasonal temperatures.
I've commented before that I look at many forecasts, and go with the one that tells me what I want to hear.
Snow forecast is one that I look at daily. I find that it is very accurate on when we will get snow, but not as accurate on the amounts. If I see two or three consecutive time period showing 2 or 3 cms, we usually get 10 cms or more.
If I see a forecast of 13cms in one time period a few days out, I refresh the screen a few hours later, and it will have changed.
The snow removal contractor follows the NOAA Bonaparte forecast.
There are are a number of forecast links on the side bar.
Hello Baldy Babes,
The weather
cooperated for our Eagle Chair ride to the top this morning. Hilary led 13
Baldy Babes reaching the original Baldy Trail, jumping the ropes to the Bench,
buried under all the snow and giving us a view looking at the West Bowl, the
fire scars and the Town of Oliver in the distance. Following the Baldy Trail
down to the Dead End Trail on soft, fresh powder under our shoes was lovely in
the trees with the sun in our faces.
Today's
lunch: Beef Dip with fries, Caesar salad or Broccoli Cheddar soup,
desserts and wine, delicious!
Looking forward to
seeing your smiling faces next Monday.
Take Care, Marian
