Thursday, December 22, 2022
Wednesday, December 21, 2022
North Shore Rescue heads out to Big White to help COSAR with injured snowmobile rider - Kelowna News
North Shore Rescue heads out to Big White to help COSAR with injured snowmobile rider - Kelowna News: North Shore Rescue and Talon Helicopter have been tasked to help rescue an injured snowmobile rider stuck in the Big White Ski Resort area on Wednesday night.
From North Shore SAR
Cold
Reports from the valley sound worse than up here. Cold and gusty winds down there.
Here is a little info provided by Canada West Ski Areas Association
Extreme cold stops many lifts at Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts - Kelowna News
Extreme cold stops many lifts at Thompson-Okanagan ski resorts - Kelowna News: Extremely cold temperatures in the Thompson-Okanagan have forced area ski resorts to scale back operations Wednesday.
Venturing to town...........
All the roads in Oliver were white yesterday, and with the gusty winds, it felt colder than up here, although by the time I was ready to head back up, it was minus13C. With the cold temperatures, traction was good, and there weren't cars sliding around.
I had planned to do my last grocery shop for awhile, but found sections of the grocery store had limited stock - I guess the coastal snow has slowed the supply again.
My mail box was empty as well.
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
Rest in Peace, Laird Carmichael
Laird's daughter Jessie Steinhoff called this morning and asked me to let you all know that Laird passed in his sleep at his home in Keremeos. Laird's career in the ski industry included lift maintenance and management at several ski areas including Whistler, Shames, Apex and Baldy. He was a true gentleman, and always willing to lend a hand fixing things.
Baldy was where Laird wanted to be, and thanks to this community, he was able to spend several of his retirement years on the mountain. Special thanks to Nathan Ondrus and Kevin Rand.
Laird is survived by his son Corby, Daughter Jessie(Brandyn), and two grandchildren. ( I haven't seen Corby for awhile, so I don't know if he has a family)
Below are some photos from my collection - if I find the others I am thinking of, I will add them later.
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| Don't show this one to Jim 😉 |
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| Matt, Laird, Russell, and Will |
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| Matt, Tech Guy Dale Andersen and Laird |
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| Laird liked quality workwear, and was usually the best dressed on the team. |
If only.........
Spectacular photo ops today - shaded on the way down and sunny on the way back - the larch that did not shed their needles are particularly beautiful. Unfortunately it wasn't the kind of day for finding a spot to park off the road, and a little chilly to wander around.
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