Baldy Community - since 1968
Independent Blog for the Baldy Community
Monday, March 18, 2024
Insurance Bureau urges B.C. residents to get their homes ready for wildfire season - BC News
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.
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
Skiers trigger large avalanche in backcountry near Big White Saturday - Kelowna News
Three Things - to make the most of the spring days......
- Dark glasses or goggles
- Sunscreen
- Wax on your skis or boards