Monday, March 18, 2024

Insurance Bureau urges B.C. residents to get their homes ready for wildfire season - BC News

Insurance Bureau urges B.C. residents to get their homes ready for wildfire season - BC News: The Insurance Bureau of Canada offers 10 tips to ensure that Canadians' homes are prepared for the 2024 wildfire season after $3 billion in losses attributed to severe weather, including wildfires, in

RIP John Greene - Tree Well Loss - Red Mountain

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

Down the Baldy Road

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.






Karaoke Saturday


 

Last "Official Baldy Babes Today" one more next Monday

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




Sunday, March 17, 2024

Wake up call........

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.

Helmet absorbs some of the impact..............Thank-you for sharing the photo.


Take a good look at the photo. I don't want to imagine what the head would have looked like if the skier had not been wearing a helmet.

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.

Saturday, March 16, 2024

Tonight - Saturday


 

Skiers trigger large avalanche in backcountry near Big White Saturday - Kelowna News

Skiers trigger large avalanche in backcountry near Big White Saturday - Kelowna News: A large avalanche was triggered in the backcountry near Big White Ski Resort Saturday morning, but no one was injured in the large slide.

Three Things - to make the most of the spring days......

  • Dark glasses or goggles
  • Sunscreen
  • Wax on your skis or boards
I have used canning paraffin for years. When it is warm, I don't scrape and rub the bases to smooth. A few irregularities in the surface help to prevent suction from the moisture content in the snow.

I read an article decades ago, about one of the World Cup champions - someone analyzed the wax on his skis - something like 99% paraffin, and 1% dirt.

In 5 more days, my 6 weeks are up. Conditions now are setting up to a repeat of February 6th - the sun is creating ice around my truck, and in a few days there will be snow on that ice. I will be careful, and will pick a good day to go out.