Snow on the ground, more wood (tarped) to split, and few more things to put away. I have been expecting this, but last night the laptop that has been struggling decided to stop cooperating.
Everything is backed up, and the new laptop has the basics set up on it, but things like my turkey clip art, and historical photos are not at my finger tips.
Bear with me as I juggle my time between outdoor chores, indoor chores, hockey games, and computer work.
I prefer the Andy Foster method - don't announce anything until you are absolutely sure it is going to happen. So we wait until spring, and hope for a good announcement.
The old hut was gifted to the Alpine Club several years ago, and has been moved to a more convenient location - the fourth one for this 12 x 20 building.
Osoyoos Hardware and Lumber (Uncle Paul), had it constructed to house the original rental shop.
I was offered the building if I could move it on to my lot, but the logistics were challenging, and I wanted something bigger.
When the lodge was expanded, it was turned, and used as the ski patrol hut.
It was moved away from the lower base area to make room for the fabric snow sports center.
The Alpine Club has moved it, and the project continues.
I have photos of all the locations, and will add them later.
In our small community with lots of activity, the sound of an inbound ambulance with sirens and speed got a lot of hearts pounding. More so when the sirens were turned off at a particular location.
Thank-you to the first aid trained Baldy Team members for responding until the ambulance arrived.
The information I have is that someone involved in a delivery on Whiskey Jack Road was injured.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and those who were nearby.
The unseasonable warmth is coming to an end, and we could see snow Saturday night and Sunday night. It is a little early for it to stay around, but cooler temperatures are on the way.
Please remember to bring 9volt batteries with you this weekend. It is time to check smoke alarms.
Moving the wood waste
site up to the gravel pit above the village has been a great success and a
great deal of material has been collected, mostly as part of ongoing FireSmart
works. The Regional District is going to contribute the costs of a chipper and
we are responsible for the labour.
Could you respond by
email snowmac@shaw.ca if
you are available to help sort materials on the weekend of October 25/26 and
what the availability is. A few hours, a half day or all day; for each
day.
Please let us know as
soon as possible and we will determine if we think that have enough people. We
think that we need 6-8 folks per day to use the machine efficiently. Thanks,
Rod
The inaugural event had 38 registrants - running to the summit of Baldy and back down. Congratulations to all the finishers - all completed on their own two feet.
Team Baldy staff and many volunteers did a great job, helping with set up, take down, timing, aid stations, patrol on standby.
There was fresh snow up top this morning, and a few storms left the outdoor course workers a little cold and damp.
The perils of being a senior citizen. I didn't recognise Brandon Millett until I read his business card. (to be posted later.) Maybe it was the beard.
The climber who worked with Dale Kellerman earlier this week, Brandon.
The guy with the dump box trailer working with Andrew the last couple of weekends, Brandon.
Larix Tree Services, Brandon.
He was a lift operator here starting I think when he was in high school. He patrolled here for awhile.
He worked with Andrew for Jason in forestry.
His half brother is Maritime Mike.
Have a look at Kendal's place - Andrew and Brandon did an amazing job.
Alder, ground fuels and dead trees, all gone.
Congratulations to the Miller family on the safe arrival and installation of their mountain home. Straight from the manufacturing facility, appliances installed etc. BUT
They have to wait a month to connect to power! The AGM will have a vote that could put in place an unrestricted right of way, which could eliminate the requirement of every new build applying for an individual right of way. There is info on Powerstrata, or you could talk to one of the council members.
The way to grow our community and the ski area is to make things easier not more difficult for new builds.
Get out your long johns and bring a blanket - movie night Friday.
You know winter is coming when...........Trevor comes to work in long pants. He was still wearing shorts long after the others!
Driving the roads to Baldy, one should always be aware that anything could be encountered around the corner - bear, moose, deer.........
Cabin owners will have received a note regarding temporary road blockages in the village later today and tomorrow morning. This also means that you could encounter slow moving large trucks on the road today.
I have followed the crane truck before - it is big, and does not move very fast.
If you want to watch tomorrow morning, please do so from private property, and stay well clear of the trucks and activity on Cougar at Wapiti.
This is a timely article for me, having recently returned from Manning Park. If humans don't make forests more wildfire resistant, everything could burn.
https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/09/26/Provincial-Park-Fire-Fix-Prescription/
Thanks to the Tyee. John Davies is part of this article - a respected RPF with lots of wildfire experience.
John is one of the professionals who has looked at the Baldy situation.
If you are not already aware, YRB has the contract to maintain the Baldy Road, and the top section of the McKinney Road, down to the old microwave site, turn around area. The rest of McKinney Road is handled by another contractor. As you complete the survey, note that Mt. Baldy is not listed as a community serviced by YRB. Do they think no one lives here?
From: Jody Henshaw <jodyh@yrb.ca>
Date: September 25, 2025 at 10:38:02 AM PDT
Subject: Community Feedback
Dear Stakeholders,
I have created a link to gather some
community feedback.
Please feel free to complete a short
survey. YRB Kootenay Boundary looks forward to seeing input from yourself
and others.
