Baldy Octogenarians

Not only do they ski, they come up at the start of summer and rake pine needles and do other FireSmart chores around their cabins.

A side note: Properties with fewer lodgepole pines left have less raking to do.

Gruhl's Pool Today - thanks for the photos Marian

 

Excellent FireSmart Event - many people who could really benefit from the program, were not here.

As time permits, I will compile my video footage for those who did not attend the FireSmart event.

Congratulations Jessica for winning the 50/50 - taking home $68.

Lots of good information. Of particular interest for me was the presentation by the OIB Forester who is working on the prescription for extending the spacing project on Baldy Road up to the ski area, and into the dead standing in the ski area. No timeline yet for the actual work, but the wheels are turning in that direction. FESBC has been awarded more funding - remains to be seen how that is allocated, and which applications are accepted.

Prior to the event, OIB Forester Aaron walked some of the ski area terrain with our own forester James. At a location approximately the elevation of Tower 5, between Powderkeg and Eagle Chair, there were many deer prints, and a very large cougar print.

I am currently assisting an owner who lives overseas. I took a series of photos for him to assess what needs doing on his property. Too many owners only look at their property when there is snow on the ground.

Carlene explained the RDKB programs including the rebate program that may be applied for after getting your free assessment, and doing a work plan/completing the planned work.

FireSmart Day at Baldy - will you be the best dressed after the swag draw?

• BMR Barbeque - open to the public noon to 5:00pm
• FireSmart sign up at (or a little before) 3:00 
• sign up with Janine and Joanne
• get your free burger ticket - burgers courtesy of FireSmart Canada grant, purchase your own beverages
• enter the swag draw
• buy your 50/50 tickets
• get a name tag (we have lots of new faces in the community)
• enjoy your burger
• Presentations start at 4:00pm
• Swag and 50/50 draws at 4:50pm

We all have work to do. Talk to your neighbours.

Please take time to thank our guest speakers who have taken time out of their Saturday to support this event.

BC Wildland Firefighter Awards - Carlene Pires

Carlene is back as a presenter at our event on Saturday.

The 2025 Wildfire Resiliency and Training Summit (WRTS) was held from April 12 – 16, 2025 in Penticton, British Columbia. The event brought together approximately 700 wildfire professionals, First Nation members, and industry partners to share wildfire knowledge and strengthen relationships, with a focus on Living with Fire: Building resilience by bringing fire back to the land, strengthening relationships, and investing in collective well-being.

In recognition of the critical role that wildland firefighters play in keeping the province safe, FireSmart BC, the First Nations’ Emergency Services Society, and BC Wildfire Service have partnered to create the BC Wildland Firefighter Awards, which will recognize four firefighters (Indigenous and non-Indigenous) each year at the WRTS.

Please help support this important award by nominating your fellow wildland firefighter colleagues. If you have questions or need support, please email education@firesmartbc.ca.

Content courtesy of firesmartbc

And who do they think will pick up their propane tanks and take them to the right place?

Phone: 250-446-2231

Address: 1610 Rock Creek Dump Rd, Rock Creek

Website: https://rdkb.com/Utilities-Waste/Garbage-Compost-Recycle/Landfill#rock

Hours: M, Th, & Sa: 10:00am-3:00pm; Su: 10:00am-5:00pm

Notes: This facility accepts major appliances (MARR); and printed paper and packaging (Recycle BC). Household waste, yard waste, clean wood, scrap metal, and empty propane tanks also accepted. See website or call for details.

Power bump? CCIS down

If we had a storm last night, I didn't hear it. I do have flashing lights on my stove, and China Creek internet is down.

Fortis map shows outages, and repair for unknown cause to the south of us, but the power to CCIS at the summit leaves our village at the end of Whiskey Jack.

9:47 power off, Porcupine.

Reminder from BMR

 

RDKB Waste - What Goes Where

RDKB Link:

https://rdkb.com/Utilities-Waste/Garbage-Organics-and-Recycling/Landfills-Transfer-Stations 

The Baldy transfer station is for "household waste, and specific recyclables."

If you purchased your items in your home jurisdiction, consider taking them back to your home jurisdiction for disposal.

• Encorp bottle depot in Oliver has bins for light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
• batteries
• white styrofoam
• coloured styrofoam
• clean food glass jars
• "other flexible plastics" - bubble wrap, plastic bags etc
• small electric appliances
• electronics
• paint
• check out their website

The landfill in Oliver recycles mattresses, and takes empty propane tanks.

There is a post on the Baldy Mountain Community  Facebook page asking for someone to do a dump run. Zooming in on the photo - there may be a couple of things that may be handy for you if you are building this year. The bro might even want a patio door.

 

        

Wildflowers

Some of the wildflowers are just starting to show at this elevation, lots of colour on the road up.

Pickle Ball Anyone?

That's what the guys told me when I stopped by earlier.

The household garbage bin is temporarily set up adjacent to the recycle bin.

 

FireSmart Weekend

 

Saturday Wet and White

We had a very good soaking last night, and more moisture today. From my usual photo spot, all I could get was a dark photo of a cloud covering the upper part of the mountain, with a little white showing on Honky Tonk and South Ridge. Thanks Rod for this photo.

 

Bear Aware

Bear in vicinity of the shop. Same general area of a Mama and cubs last year.  

Storm Watch

Looks like we could get wet later today. Forecast indicates that where lighting happens, the amount of moisture will increase. 

Feature Photos

Keeping the FS info up top, in faint hope that some of the non believers/non participants might just read it and show up.

 

FireSmart Weekend

 Regional District of Kootenay Boundary

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Mount Baldy — Are You FireSmart Ready?

We’re teaming up to protect our mountain with a full weekend of wildfire preparedness!

June 27–29 → Talks, BBQ, prizes, clean-up fun, and FireSmart tips to help you and your neighbours stay safe.

Daylodge | Everyone welcome!

Peek at Mount Baldy’s resilience journey:

http://firesmartbc.ca/fir.../mount-baldys-resilience-journey

Let’s work together to make Mount Baldy safer, stronger, and more fire-resilient.

#FireSmartBC #MountBaldy #WildfirePreparedness #CommunityStrong #BBQAndFireSmart FireSmart BC

You never know what you will find at the transfer station.............

Older white Toyota with Ontario Plates, and some kind of permit in the window. Male sitting inside. I didn't talk to him, he was taking a leak when I turned around and came back.

Green Mountain Fire

Rank 1 and 2 fire, suspected cause lightning.

https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/556685/BCWS-Apex-crews-working-on-fire-on-Green-Mountain

Trails

Wylee has walked all of the trails and supervised some hand saw work. There will be a new blog feature coming soon that will post current trail conditions, and areas that need some volunteer work. A little cool at the top yesterday.

 

SSC second stage of removal

This photo is a few days old. Outer skin and insulation removed -open section is now closed in - looks to be part of the structure for the electrical service.
 

And so it begins...............

Fire starts on social media...........

What annoys me is all the armchair fire experts who jump in with their opinions .

Time to download the BC Wildfire App on your phone, and check out their website. A little education and research doesn't hurt. Social media misinformed rants do.

App this morning is showing that a fire start on Kobau is under control.