The ski industry annual gathering is in Penticton this year, making it doable for more of the Baldy team to attend. The first Facebook photo dump includes, Tim Foster, Russel K, and Nancy Greene-Raine.
I have lots of good memories of those meetings, the networking, and the people - decades ago.
Dust control has been applied on McKinney Road, almost to Gregoire Creek. It was a little wet going down earlier, but dry coming home.
McKinney Road is dusty, and there has been a fair bit of grading going on. We are wondering if dust control application is coming soon. If you are on the road and see that the stuff is being applied, please share the info.
I fueled up at Gen 7 today, 130.9. I have their loyalty card, and they had double the points today. If you wish, you can get a card before you purchase, use it, then register after at home.
If you missed the tribute to Neil Murray, you can put his name in the search box on the side bar to find it.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Oliver on May 10th. If you wish to attend, and don't already have the details, contact Chris or Sheilagh. You may also e-mail me for the info.
With my propensity to have non skiing related injuries and illness, I have been buying season pass protection for the 10 or so years. I tried to buy my pass yesterday, but the protection feature was not available.
I have reported to BMR, and there will be someone on the mountain Wednesday to look at that.
I have never collected on the protection. I had 25 days in before I broke my ankle in my driveway in February 2024.
I will be picking up a package this week from MEC.
Nikwax - Tech Wash, and Nikwax TX Direct Wash In . I use these products to launder my ski jacket and pants, and have found it effective waterproofing. They come in more than one size container.
Ken G. gave it the real test a few years ago. He followed instructions, then wore his ski suit in the shower. The waterproofing was not perfect, so he repeated the cycle to achieve what he was looking for.
I was there around 5:00, no line-ups. They had been very busy up until that point. They are definitely by the book. In the voting room, one person I have known for 10 ish years, and the other three for more than 50 years. My next door neighbour called me by my real name, and checked my ID.
Another awesome day of spring skiing in the sunshine. I think the word got out that last weekend was so good. More people around today - some faces familiar from last weekend, some new.
I didn't ski Fairweather this morning, but skied every other run, with some multiple times. Third track down Nk'Mip after 11:00am.
The spring park was tuned up this morning, and was well used. The alpine club "mogul markers" have started to appear again on Tenning's - hoping the person who placed them there will collect them this weekend.
Dummy Downhill Saturday , lower shaft. Make sure you check the rules and regs - no last minute entries.
" dummies must be in base area by 10am we will look to immediately transport to the top of the course. Dummies should be ready to be sent down between 1230 and 1pm."
Easter Egg hunt for the kids on Sunday.
Tomorrow may bring a few more clouds, and with Sunday being the last day of the season, of course there is snow in the forecast for Sunday night.
This is our way of saying thank you for an incredible season and look forward to offering up another incredible season next year. Our season passes will go on sale for a limited time at the Frozen rate starting April 21st to May 5th join us next season and grab a 2025-2026 season pass at an incredible rate.
Aim had a grader and a water truck on the road when I went to town today. YRB has filled some potholes since I last went to town.
The owners of the business ski Baldy. They are working hard to source food from local and new sources.
Here is today's sign board.
It's a long way to go, but you can sleep on the plane, and dream about all the incredible ski days you had this winter.
It was great to have you here for longer this season, looking forward to your return next season.
Another perfect day of spring skiing. Corn snow right up to the last run.
* correction - the screaming sound of sleds echoed across the Sugar Lump, making the day slightly less than perfect.
The spring park on FWP has been a great hit, and it has been fun to watch the young folks from the chair. Morgan is an amazing skier, and we don't often get to watch him in the winter when he is in the trees. Morgan and friends provided great entertainment under the chair.
Luba's strength and confidence in skiing has really grown this season. She has been skiing forward and backward, shooting video of the young guys doing their thing on the hill.
Lift operators continue to be their cheerful selves, and have been shoveling to keep the ramps in shape during the warm afternoons.
One more bonus weekend to go, Good Friday thru Easter Sunday. Pre-register for the dummy downhill, and there is an Easter egg hunt for the kids on Sunday.
Thanks team BMR.
Sunshine and good conditions all day. Some of the locals, and folks from other hills . Four more bonus days this season. Monday April 14th lift tickets are half price.
Today is the last day for the Baldy Bar. BMR closed Tues-Wed-Thursday, re-opening Good Friday, last day is Easter Sunday.
Check the calendar above for events .
