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Trevor Phillips was captured standing atop the Fairmont hoodoos and looking out over Columbia Lake, by photographer Tasy Strouzas.

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They look inaccessible from the front,, but the top of the Fairmont hoodoos can be reached by a trail from the rear.

Hike the Hoodoos Trail for a great family outing

By Rachel Pinder Pioneer Staff Nothing beats the feeling of being out in the great outdoors with the sun on your face and the wind in your hair.

And there are so many places in the valley you can get close to nature, without having to drive for hours into the bush.

As hiking goes, we’re spoilt for choice. And if you’re looking for an easy hike, which is going to be suitable for all the family, you can’t go far wrong with the Hoodoos Trail.

Just a short 20-minute drive out of Invermere on the Westside Road, you’ll find the trail clearly signposted on the right side of the road.

There’s a car park off the road and a huge Hoodoos interpretive sign, so you really can’t miss it.

It’s a really flat dirt track, which is easy to follow.

After walking for about 700 metres you will pass a gate and come to a fork. Make sure you stay left here and at the next fork, which is another 1.3 kilometres ahead.

The road finishes after about 100 metres, where a trail begins which follows the top of the Hoodoos for

about 1.5 kilometres.

It’s a truly amazing view. It’s possible to see the Columbia Lake and the stunning mountain ranges towering above on each side, with the impressive Fairmont Range looking down from the east.

About 2.2 kilometres down the trail, you can check out Dutch Creek sparkling below, as it meanders through the pine forest.

It’s amazing how close you can get to the Hoodoos on this trail, which are pretty amazing to see from above. The wind has gradually carved the 120metre high cliffs into different defined and interesting shapes, and you can peer right down onto them.

After you start to leave the Hoodoos behind you, there’s a great view looking back over the entire formation, which looks simply stunning. The trail carries on through a meadow, and stops at a dirt road.

It’s best to return via the same route as the views are gorgeous and the smells as you wander through the sagebrush and Rocky Mountain juniper are amazing.

This is such an easy hike it would be fine for children, and you could even pack a picnic as it only takes about an hour each way. It’s a definite must-do in the valley and a great way to spend an afternoon.

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Things to do in the valley this summer Visitor Centres Upon arriving in the valley, head first to the Visitor Centre in Radium Hot Springs or the Visitor Centre at the crossroads of Highway 93 and Athalmer, at the turnoff to Invermere. At both locations, friendly staff will provide you with a wealth of information to kickstart your holiday.

Athletic Events Challenge yourself by entering any or all of the recreational races held yearly in the valley. Choose from the Peak to Valley Team Race, Sea-2-Summit Adventure Race, the Hang Gliding and Paragliding Events, Loop the Lake, and many more.

Beaches and Parks Enjoy a picnic at one of the beautiful beaches in the area. James Chabot Provincial Park and Kinsmen Beach, both in Invermere, have swimming areas, children’s playground equipment and lots of shade trees. There’s also the Windermere Community Beach and the public beach at Canal Flats Provincial Park. Our warm waters and sandy beaches are the perfect place for fun, rest and relaxation.

Camping Being in the mountains is what makes your outdoor camping adventure so exciting. With a choice of campsites close to resorts, golf courses, rivers and creeks, adventure parks and restaurants, the valley has all types of campgrounds.

It’s hard to choose. They all have stunning scenery and fresh mountain air.

Do the Hoodoos The Hoodoos in Fairmont Hot Springs are unique landforms created by rain-wash and erosion. A short hike to the top of the Hoodoos provides magnificent views of the Fairmont area, the Rocky Mountains and Columbia Lake.

Be sure to take your camera and some drinking water.

Explore the Back Country There are many back roads to explore for fishing, camping and hiking.

Always map out your route in advance, let others know where you’ll be going,

and be cautious driving in the bush.

Logging and rock trucks also use these rugged roads.

Fishing The valley’s lakes, streams and rivers make for incredible fishing. Whitefish, Bass, Kokanee, Dolly Varden, Rainbow Trout and Ling Cod all thrive here. Ice fishing is great fun, especially if you’ve never tried it before. During the winter months, you’ll see ice huts scattered across Lake Windermere.

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Glass Blowing Bavin Glassworks, in Invermere, offers free glass blowing demonstrations every Thursday from March through October. These educational demos are fun and interesting to watch. The talented artisans use ancient tools and techniques to create unique art pieces.

Mountain Biking The valley has some of the best mountain biking trails anywhere. From the low-lying valley floor to the steep mountains, there is something for “bikers” at all levels of fitness and experience.

Mountain Climbing Experienced rock climbers and mountaineers can choose from small crags to world-class alpine climbs in a region known for its beauty. The famous Bugaboo Spire is just one of the many mountains you can tackle.

Natural Hot Springs Radium Hot Springs and Fairmont Hot Springs are the places to visit for a soothing soak. The odorless, mineralrich waters are known for their curative properties. People have been enjoying these natural wonders since the beginning of human life in the valley.

Play on our Waters With so many rivers and lakes in the valley, the potential for wet fun is endless. Fishing, swimming, boating, water skiing, jet skiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing, sailing and windsurfing are just some of the pursuits you can enjoy. Boats and all other equipment are available for rent.

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GET THE LOW-DOWN—This photo, snapped by staff photographer Cayla Gabruck last summer, is a good example of some of the tips suggested by local shutterbugs for improving your holiday photos.

Photo tips for valley visitors

By Pioneer Staff Wendy Jansen, owner of One Hour Photo in Invermere, has seen some bad photos. From blurred images to red-eye shots to people standing too far away, there are a number of factors that can contribute to a bad photo. Here, Wendy and other local experts offer tips to improve the snaps of your valley vacation.

• A lot of people don’t get close enough to their subject. Try to make the photo more interesting by having people pose differently, get them upside down or with their hands in the air or from the back with their heads turned.

• It also makes a more interesting photo if you change your perspective. Take the photo from a ladder or through trees or crawl on your belly. If you have a digital camera, take lots of photos at a mix of different settings. Play with your camera and learn the different functions and simply delete the ones that don’t work.

— Wendy Jansen • Read the manual! Experiment with different settings and pay attention to what works so you know which settings to use and when.

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• It’s not important to centre the subject. The human eye rejects symmetry. Keep the subjects to one side if possible, as it draws the eye into the photo.

Google “The Rule of Thirds.”

• Use the highest resolution available on the camera (especially if you are submitting the photos to The

Pioneer). Pay attention to the lighting. Try to use the sun or the shade to get the desired effect.

— Veronique Berube • Hold the camera at the subject’s eye level. For kids and pets, that means get down lower. Use a plain background. A cluttered background will be distracting, while a plain background will emphasise your subject.

• Use a flash outdoors. Use it in bright sunlight to lighten dark shadows under the eyes and nose, especially when the sun is directly overhead. Know your flash’s range. Pictures taken beyond the maximum flash range will be too dark. For many cameras, that’s only 10 feet!

— Julie Tross • When you want to take pictures of a couple of friends or a group, don’t try to capture all the scenery in that one shot. Move closer to the subject and frame your photo from the waist or chest up. Your photo will capture the true essence of the moment.

• For those who don’t have all the technical settings of a more sophisticated camera, you might want to try pointing your camera at something close to the subject that is either green, gray or red.

Hold your shutter half-way down and reposition your lens to focus on your subject. This will give you the best setting for the camera to ‘read’ the light and provide a well-exposed photograph. Even an inexpensive digital camera will give the best opportunity to take great pictures, and as many as you like.

— Jill Unger

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Museum on rails to roll through valley

By Brian Geis Pioneer Staff

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Plan to be in the Columbia Valley on June 16th and 17th when the Canadian Pacific’s vintage Empress locomotive will steam through, pulling two vintage passenger coaches, a vintage business car, a heritage baggage car converted into a travelling museum, and a vintage stage car.

The train will visit 33 cities, part of the year-long BC150 sesquicentennial celebrations (that’s 150 years since B.C. became a province).

“For over 100 years, rail travel has played an important role in B.C.’s heritage and economy,” said B.C. Tourism Minister Stan Hagen.

“The CP Spirit of 150 Rail Tour will highlight our rich rail history while bringing BC150 celebrations to life through live performances and a special exhibition created especially for this tour by the Royal BC Museum.”

As part of the project, the Royal BC Museum has transformed a 1958 Union Pacific baggage car into a rolling museum—a travelling version of “Free Spirit: Stories of You, Me and B.C.,” a major exhibition about British Columbia on display at the museum in Victoria until Jan. 11, 2009.

Arriving from Cranbrook on June 16th, the train set will roll into Invermere station at 1400-3rd Avenue and will spend the night in Invermere.

On June 17th, the Empress will stop at Forster’s

Landing in Radium on its way to Golden.

Visitors can view historic displays, watch a stage show, and interact with costumed performers depicting some of B.C.’s most entertaining and notorious historical figures.

CPR’s 2816 is a class H1b Hudson type locomotive built by Montreal Locomotive Works in December 1930.

CPR Empress is now the only surviving H1b Hudson and is one of only a handful of preserved and operating CPR steam locomotives in North America.

Initially the locomotive ran westward out of Winnipeg to Calgary and eastward to Fort William, Ontario (now part of Thunder Bay).

Locomotive 2816 then moved into service on the Windsor-to-Quebec City corridor. Its last assignment was at the front of a Montreal-Rigaud commuter train, making its final revenue run on May 26, 1960.

Having logged more than two million miles in active service, 2816’s fires were extinguished.

Today, after a complete three-year rebuild, 2816 is restored to the original specifications with external details from the 1940 and 1950s.

BC150 is a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia in 1858. Every community is invited to participate in this year-long celebration of B.C.’s cultural diversity, community strength and achievement. For Locomotive 2816, built in 1930, will pull a travelling more information on BC150 events and programs, museum when it arrives here in June. please visit www.bc150.ca.

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BIKING HEAVEN—The Columbia Valley is home to some of the best mountain biking terrain in the world, including the trails at Panorama Mountain Village. Here pro-rider Mike Hopkins takes a dramatic curve, captured by Nelson-based photographer Peter Moynes.

Elevate Your Game Hotel and Condominium overlooking the Resort Course • Conference and Meeting Room • Dining Room and Lounge • Superb Practice Facilities • Health and Fitness Centre • Massage Therapist • Indoor Swimming Pool and Tennis Courts

Two 18 hole rounds of golf and one night of premier accommodation. You Choose!!!

Exceptional Golf, Exquisite Dining and Service Beyond™ This 4.5 star, player friendly venue winds it’s way through spectacular ravine terrain, all the while showcasing some of the Valley’s finest views of the Rockies, Purcells and Lake Windermere. Eagle Ranch is truly elevated, perched high above the Columbia Valley Wetlands, offering pristine fairways and the perfectly manicured greens.

The Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch is open year round with tempting, health conscious fare featured in Saliken Fine Dining and the Trader’s Lounge. A selection of designer resort wear is always on display in the Golf Shop. Add our commitment to Service Beyond™, and you’ll agree Eagle Ranch is a magical place and the ultimate golf experience.

Location: The Clubhouse at Eagle Ranch, 9581 Eagle Ranch Trail (From Hwy 93/95, turn at traffic lights. Entrance is on the right. From Invermere, turn left on Eagle Ranch Trail, off Athalmer Road)

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Panorama’s Bike Park part of winning trip Panorama will host the Bike Parks of British Columbia’s Ultimate Road Trip in late July.

New this year, Bike Parks BC is offering two grand prize trips: the East Road Trip and the West Road Trip. Two lucky riders will be selected for each trip.

Winners and their guest will experience the road trip of a lifetime, touring three world-class mountain biking resorts. The eastern tour features Panorama Mountain Village, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, and Silver Star Resort.

On July 26th, the lucky winners of the East Road Trip start their journey at Panorama Mountain Village. Renowned for single-track trails with natural features for all abilities, Panorama’s Bike Park also offers wide cruisers and expert terrain with man-made stunts.

With high-speed chairlift access, the winners can choose from easier trails for those new to the sport, varied inter-

mediate trails to boost confidence on steeps, stunts, and technical terrain, or expert downhill trails with man-made features.

Contest winners will spend two nights in Panorama’s mountainside accommodation, only steps from the chairlift. After a hard day on the mountain, riders will appreciate the popular Panorama Springs Hot Pools, exclusively accessed by Panorama lodging guests.

The 2008 “Ultimate Road Trip” contest is open until June 15th, 2008.

For more information or to enter, visit www.bikeparksbc.com.

Panorama Mountain Village, located in the Purcell Mountains, has one of the largest vertical descents in North America. Quad chairlifts give access to the summit and over 100 trails.

Panorama is also home to Greywolf, ranked British Columbia’s best golf course by Golf Digest. For more information, visit www.panoramaresort.com.

• Weekend $59 (+ tax) • Weekday $49 (+ tax) • Cart $30 (+ tax) • Jr. Rates Available

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• Play 9 & Dine for just $59 (includes $10 towards your meal at Carrick’s).

• Featuring four sets of well designed tees making it playable for all abilities.

• Carrick’s Restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Greywolf is located at Panorama Mountain Village, only 18 km west of beautiful Invermere-on-the-lake.

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A GOOD FOUNDATION—Conrad Kain Centennial Society Chair Hermann Mauthner stands next to the plinth or base of a monument to be dedicated to early mountaineer Conrad Kain. Kain, a resident of Wilmer, is noted for setting new standards in mountaineering, and established an enviable collection of first ascents. The monument will be dedicated in 2009 on the 100th anniversary of Kain’s arrival in Canada from his native Austria. The plinth stands near the entrance to the playground on the grounds of Wilmer Community Hall.

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IT’S GOLF SEASON IN THE COLUMBIA VALLEY Experience a golfer’s paradise with Mountainside Golf Course, Riverside Golf Course and the nine-hole par 3 Creekside Golf Course at Fairmont Hot Springs.

To book your golf package, please call 1.800.663.4979.

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Tunnel opened between two golf courses Dignitaries opened the official tunnel underneath the highway recently, connecting the existing Copper Point Golf Course with the soon-to-be-opened Ridge at Copper Point. Left to right, golf course manager Brian Schaal, golf course comptroller Paul Partlo, Copper Point president Ron Mason, Leslie Elder from the Ministry of Transportation, Hank Swartout, David Orr and golf course pro David Lister. Nohels Group was in charge of constructing the innovative passage for pedestrians and golf carts.

Photo by Dave Sutherland

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The May long weekend kicks off the summer season and Copper Point will

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As the Official Partner of Nike Golf, Copper Point offers an exclusive selection of golf merchandise and equipment. The new Nike 360 Fit System and Launch Monitor at our Golf Academy will ensure you optimize your golf swing, while the wide selection of stylish clothing in our boutique at the Golf shop will have you looking great on or off the course.

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Our innovative new 18-hole Master-style course features full length Par 3 and Par 4 holes, maintaining that “just right” blend of playability, challenge. It’s the perfect complement to our championship course and provides golfers with the ultimate in variety and value.

Relax, sip your favorite summer drink and socialize at our Patio Party this weekend. Feast on our delicious selection of tapas. or savor the rich flavors of B.C. with an exquisite dinner prepared with the finest fresh ingredients. The Kickstart Party Band will keep the party going Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 pm.

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Potter Alice Hale will open her studio to visitors, along with several other artists, during the first-ever Tour of the Arts in July.

Pioneer joins Arts Council to sponsor first Tour of the Arts Mark your calendars now for the first annual Columbia Valley Tour of the Arts. This exciting and fun event will be a self-guided tour of six sites that are spread from Lake Lillian to the Hoodoos at Dutch Creek. Resident artists as well as guest artists will be demonstrating and explaining their artistic craft and a further 23 artists will be displaying their art and offering it for sale at each of these venues.

It will be easy to find the sites because a map will be provided with each of the highlighted sites. The map will be part of a $20 passport that will be your admission to each site. Travel at your leisure between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. with your passport that will be stamped at each site.

At the end of the afternoon, a reception will be held at Pynelogs from 4 to 6 p.m. where a special prize will be

awarded to passport holders who have visited all six sites. Passports will be sold at the usual outlets in June.

Visiting the variety of gardens at these sites will be an extra bonus during a beautiful summer day on August 3rd.

A small committee of volunteers has been working on this event for months in order for it to become a major artistic highlight for local residents as well as a destination for visitors from Alberta and the Kootenays.

We urge you to become involved and volunteer with this exciting art show by calling the following number: 3424423. Volunteers are needed in many areas such as: parking and directional attendants, reception personnel, passport stampers, collection of purchased art, reception personnel and other short term tasks on the day of the Tour. Come and be a part of our team!

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Invermere Public Library a great spot for tourists, too • Drop box for those last minute returns.

Library cards are always free for both So, you’re here for full-time and part-time the week and you’d like residents. Recreational to check your email. The property owners/taxpaylibrary can help. ers need only bring a copy It’s raining and you of their assessment or tax need an indoor activity bill plus picture ID with for the grandkids. The litheir primary address brary can help. (e.g. Alberta Driver’s LiYou want to learn cence). Visitors with a more about the varied valid library card from history of our valley. The another part of B.C. can library can help. get a BC One Card that Your houseguests allows borrowing from have gone golfing and any B.C. library. you’d like to just sit and The Invermere Liknit and listen to a book brary is located at the top on CD. of the hill, just beside the Well, you know the Duffy, the unofficial library dog belonging to librarian Windermere Valley Muanswer. The Invermere Liz Robertsaon ,loves welcoming visitors. seum (another wonderful Public Library welcomes place to spend an aftereveryone to drop by during the summer. Librarians Liz and Ginny and the noon this summer), in the old brick police station, ever-lovin’ Scottish Terrier Duffy would be more than 201-7th Avenue. Don’t forget to step into the old jail pleased to show you around and find you that perfect cell—the bunks and bars are still working.

If you’re looking for something specific, check summer read. More good reasons to visit: • Free Summer Reading Program for children age out our catalogue available on our website at http:// 6 to 10 years, Fridays at 1 pm starting July 4. Visiting invermere.bclibrary.ca.

And if you’re in town for Valley Appreciation Day children welcome – no need to have a library card.

• Free Pre-School Storytime, Fridays at 10:30 am. on Saturday, July 19th, come on over to the Invermere Community Centre for the Friends of the Library’s Everyone welcome. Parents, please accompany tots.

• Internet access - $1 for up to 30 minutes. You BIG Book Sale. What a great chance to pick up some pocketbooks for the beach. can reserve by calling 342-6416.

Library hours of operation • Super selection of best-sellers.

• Tuesday 10 – 5:30 p.m.

• Local papers and lots of magazines.

• Wednesday 12 – 8 p.m.

• Ginny’s new Local History section.

• Thursday 12 – 5:30 p.m.

• New collection of books on CD. • Friday 10 – 5:30 p.m.

• DVD and VHS movies.

• Saturday 10 – 4 p.m.

• Fax and copying services.

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