GO Kimberley Magazine Issue 50

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COVER SPRING 2020 Artwork: Helen Robertson

CONTENTS

10 SETTING ROUTES & KICKIN' ASS

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26 KIMBERLEY TURNED ME INTO AN ATHLETE

28 SHOULDER SEASON HIKES IN THE EAST KOOTENAY

THEY TRIED E-BIKES: Trend or True?

22 WELCOME TO Tomi Jane's Boutique

34 LEARN, CREATE, PLAY: The Art of Helen Robertson

WINTER ISSUE 2019 EDITORIAL CORRECTION We would like to clarify that BJ’s Hut at Kimberley Alpine Resort was named after the beloved Barry Jones in honor of his legacy as an important, long-term member of the ski patrol and the broader Kimberley ski community. Contributor Thomas Maguire and GO Kimberley apologize for not catching the name mistake in our story “A Good Day” before we went to print. We have corrected the copy in our online version.

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This ragtag crew of dedicated gym rats are all in their mid-to late-sixties and older, with the eldest clocking in at 78 years.

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A little beer sloshes over the rims of the pint glasses as they’re all raised and clinked together, each glass making its way around the table to the others. The six-person crew is seated around a window table at the Shed − the same place they sit every Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday as the afternoon slides into the evening.

But before the obligatory round of beers, they have − invariably − put in a few hours at Spirit Rock, the local, high-quality indoor climbing gym situated in the heart of the Platzl. That’s the real purpose of the thrice-weekly pint at the Shed: the toast is to wrap up and cool down after their very casual, very fun training sessions at the gym.

The best part? This ragtag crew of dedicated gym rats are all in their mid- to late-sixties and older, with the eldest clocking in at 78 years. Their enthusiasm is like that of sugar-hopped teens, though: each session in the gym is usually several hours, and they usually bag several, if not a dozen, routes in a session.

While the outing is as much for socializing as it is for fitness, the chitchat really only happens between belayers: I notice when I join them for their ritual climb and beer on a Sunday evening that there’s not much, if any, idle lazing around between climbs.

They certainly earn those pints, which have become obligatory: nobody bothers asking, “Should we head to the Shed?” anymore.

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While he still hits summits pretty regularly, he also just wanted a climbing routine that was relaxed, but that kept him moving routinely and getting stronger.

They call themselves the AKCC: the Ass-Kicking Climbing Club, or, as one quips, “the Ass-Kicked Climbing Club, depending on how the day went!” It just so happens that one of these dedicated dudes is my dad, who tells me over cups of Bengal Spice tea the next afternoon about how this tight-knit crew came to be. Dad, like most of his pals in the AKCC, spent the majority of his life as a mountaineer, rather than at sport-climbing crags. While he still hits summits pretty regularly, he also just wanted a climbing routine that was relaxed, but that kept him moving routinely and getting stronger.

“It started right after the gym first opened. I wanted some climbing partners,” he tells me. “I was sitting on the front porch having a beer one day, and my old pal Kenny rode by on his bike. I hollered at him to come in for an IPA, so he did.” Decades earlier, Dad and Kenny had spent years Nordic skiing, road bike racing, and occasionally sport climbing together.

When Dad asked Kenny if he’d be interested in hitting the gym, Kenny wasn’t so sure about spending money to do what you can do outdoors for free. And yet, the very next day, there he was − not only climbing at the gym, but volunteering to give schoolkids a belay.

Members of the AKCC climbing at the City of Rocks in southern Idaho.

The newfound crew picked up stragglers along the way, who quickly became close and lifelong friends. John, a Brit who lived in Australia for a couple decades and has now made his way to a property just north of Radium, travels to Spirit Rock every week for a few climbs. Dad took to him immediately and urged him to join their casual club.

My dad pours more tea into his cup and laughs heartily before launching into a story about John’s history as a climber. As a youth, he would drag his friend to Northern England every long weekend to climb, and they’d often end up soaking wet and cold to the bone. There was a lone pub nearby, and despite being underage, they’d sneak inside, dry their climbing gear and clothes by the fireplace, and pour swigs of beer into a glass when the bartender wasn’t looking. Over time, they became pals with the bartender, who, when the two kids were leaving after a weekend, gave them a wink and said not to worry about the beer they’d nipped. Years later, John was flipping through a climbing magazine when we saw his old friend, the bartender, who − unbeknownst to his younger self − was Chris Bonnington, the world-renowned mountaineer who’s summited Everest no less than four times.

These days, John is decades older and wiser, and continues to climb regularly with the Ass-Kickers, despite a hand that’s only partially functional, thanks to a rockfall accident in the alpine many years ago.

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And that’s just the start of the crew’s ailments: another one of them suffers from a hernia and polymyalgia. Another went through a long, pre-surgery stint of atrial fibrillation, a serious heart condition that kept him belaying far more than he was climbing for a year.

Yet, this gang looks aging straight in the eye, then does more than persevere: they play, they train, and they thrive. One of them, when she first started climbing, declared that her goal was to eventually climb 5.9, a moderate grade a couple higher than the easy 5.7s she was able to climb at the time. These days, she warms up on 5.10s.

What began just as regular sessions at Spirit Rock quickly evolved. Dad and Kenny were leaders in creating Kimberley’s newest outdoor climbing area, the Tora Bora crag, and each of them scrubbed, cleaned, and set new routes for everyone to enjoy. The group also makes a trip every autumn and spring to Skaha, a rock-climbing mecca near Penticton. They book a few campsites side by side, haul the picnic tables together for nightly potlucks, and sleep in tents or the backs of Subarus. One of them plays his guitar by the lakeshore until the wee hours.

The constant laughter and lighthearted banter show that this is a group of friends who love climbing, but aren’t about to take it too seriously.

TThey’ve also convoyed to further climbing destinations, like City of Rocks in southern Idaho, and are currently planning a climbing trip to Greece in Fall 2020: they mull dates over their iPhone calendars at the window table in the Shed, as snow begins to fall outside.

But for now, they’re happy to sip their IPAs and chat about how the evening’s climb went two doors down at Spirit Rock: which routes they’re trying to master, which they can cruise up with ease. Talk turns to how they need to get the second generation together for a climb: Kenny’s son, John’s daughter and son-in-law, and my dad’s son-in-law are all prolific climbers in their own right, able to ascend some of the world’s toughest grades. The Ass-Kickers order a second round and joke about getting their asses kicked by their kids.

The constant laughter and lighthearted banter show that this is a group of friends who love climbing, but aren’t about to take it too seriously. While they might tell me they’re in it to get stronger, the real reason for their dedication easily shines through: it’s each other.

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They Tried E-bikes: Trend or True?

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E-bikes. Are they here to stay or just a passing fad?

As the number of e-bikes continues to grow here in the East Kootenays, we thought it would be fun to interview a few locals who have them to get the real scoop.

First First a bit about the e-bike. Generally speaking, an

e-bike or electric bike has a battery which can ‘assist’ the rider with pedalling. The rider must pedal to get the ‘boost’ from the small motor. And similar to a conventional bike, speed is controlled by how hard you pedal. An e-bike can make you feel extremely powerful as you can easily accelerate, even uphill.

E-bikes can go pretty fast, usually topping out at about 25-30 kilometres an hour. Global popularity of the e-bike is growing fast.

In North America, sales grew by over 90% from 2016 to 2017.

And in Europe, e-bike sales are now outstripping conventional bike sales.

You can essentially get any type of bike in an electric version.

E-bikes are available in fat, cargo, commuter, recreational, hardtail, full-suspension mountain, or even performance road bike styles. Most of the people we talked to were bikers before they bought an e-bike and for the most part, they don’t view their purchase as a replacement to a bike they already own. They just wanted to add another biking option.

I interviewed five new e-bike owners to learn firsthand about their experiences riding one.

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Nina Last winter Nina and her husband Blake were invited to a friend’s house and in the middle of his living room, the friend, Gerry, had his new e-bike on display. Gerry was gushing with excitement over his new purchase.

His enthusiasm was so contagious that Blake started researching e-bikes later that night, and within a short period of time, Nina and Gerry had bought two e-bikes. Nina already had a full-suspension mountain bike, a road bike and a touring bike, and so far her e-bike has been an addition to her stable, not a replacement. She decided on a hybrid e-bike because she wanted a bike she could ride not only on pavement but on dirt trails.

Nina rode from March to November last year and put over 2000 kilometres on her new e-bike. She and Blake use their bikes for grabbing groceries, commuting to dinner dates at friends’ houses or restaurants, in addition to longer rides.

Nina says she her e-bike is three fs: further, faster, fun!

Nina’s favourite ride was one they did last September. Starting from their home in Townsite, the couple made their way through Lois Creek to Meadowbrook, then rode the highway through Wasa to Fort Steele. They continued on to Wardner picking up the Chief Isadore Trail, making their way back on Rails to Trails from Cranbrook to Kimberley. They stopped in the Platzl for a well-deserved beer and burger before they rode the final hill home. It was 160 kilometres roundtrip, and Nina said she was very pleasantly tired but still had 20% left on her battery. Like everyone else I interviewed, her biggest surprise has simply been the joy of riding her e-bike. Nina says she her e-bike is three fs: further, faster, fun!

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Tara owned a fat tire bike prior to buying a fat tire e-bike. She originally bought the fat tire bike to ride in the winter. Her goal was to maintain her summer biking fitness over the winter so that she wouldn’t feel like she was starting from scratch every spring. Her rides on the original fat bike often consisted of a one-hour loop close to her home. It was hard work and she was usually physically spent in an hour. Flash forward to this winter with her new fat e-bike, she not only goes remarkably farther but enjoys much longer rides.

Jody and Matt, the co-owners of Bootleg Bike Co., have been avid cyclists their whole lives. They each took an e-bike out for a test ride to give them some perspective when talking to customers.

They have since each added an e-mountain bike to their respective stables, and additionally, Jody has added an e-fat bike for commuting and winter riding.

Tara feels that her fitness levels are the same if not better simply because she rides so much more now since she got an e-bike. The biggest surprise for her is how much more fun she has.

A typical ride is to leave her home on the ski hill and ride through Trickle Creek to the Nature Park, simply picking the trail that looks the best from a grooming perspective. And Tara doesn’t worry about how far she goes as she knows she can always use her assist to get back home. She has also taken to riding her fat e-bike in the summer months, splitting her biking time between it and her “acoustic” road bike. Her regular mountain bike is collecting dust.

These expert bikers told me that their fitness levels are similar to what they were before they got e-bikes. They feel they are still getting a great workout, maybe even better, as the e-bikes are heavier to move around which can lead to very sore muscles. They both echo everyone else's sentiment about how much fun the riding is and how e-bikes are here to stay.

Their passion for e-bikes is contagious. Both of the guys enjoy splitting their time in the summer riding their mountain e-bikes and 'acoustic' trail bikes, as well as gravel or all-road bikes. The biggest differences they’ve noticed with e-bikes are speed and duration of ride. They told me they can ride more varied terrain, but just a bit faster, allowing them to go farther and longer.

The biggest surprise for Jody in terms of winter riding is speed. He told me that because of how fast you can go, "it makes it feel like you are summer riding."

And Tara doesn’t worry about how far she goes as she knows she can always use her assist to get back home.

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“ K imberley has a lot of hills,” Jim quipped when I asked why he had bought an e-bike.

Jim “Kimberley has a lot of hills,” Jim quipped when I asked why he had bought an e-bike. Further conversation revealed the story of his first ride on an e-bike. He had registered for the Gran Fondo and September crept up without him being able to get out on his bike much over the summer. His friend Dave offered him his e-bike. Jim called the organizers of the event and was told e-bikes are welcome as it’s not a competitive race. Jim merrily set off with the group, greatly enjoying the ride and, “to be honest, how many people I was passing!”

After that ride, Jim did a bit of research and ended up getting a fat e-bike. Living in Marysville he uses his bike as a commuter, picking up groceries or meeting friends in Kimberley or Cranbrook. For Jim his new e-bike has replaced both his 30-year-old mountain bike and a road bike. Both are for sale if anyone is interested. Jim says the biggest surprise is how much more he rides now. He got his bike in early August and by the time he put it away in the fall, he had over 900 kilometres on it. He says it’s comfortable, fun and takes the pain out of all hills!

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The Platzl has never looked better, right? Our thriving little hub of sunny patios, something-for-everyone stores, and overflowing flower gardens continues to evolve and expand — and downtown’s latest addition is yet another example of this fashion-forward flourishing.

Real Deals on Home Decor — which is currently undergoing a gorgeous rebrand and will soon be named Tomi Jane’s Boutique — just opened its doors in December 2019. It’s nestled inside a cozy yet spacious shop, with authentic hardwood floors and modern upgrades that create a charming and chic atmosphere.

OWNERS KRISTEN AND TOM SIMEK

The first thing that becomes clear when walking through the boutique’s front door, along with an enchanting scent, is how welcome and friendly the space is. The staff are warm and smiling, and the few bespoke pieces of furniture — which are for sale, of course — look inviting enough to relax into.

Creating a tapestry of gorgeous colours, the clothes hanging on the racks are made from soft, high-quality fabrics, and range in sizes from small through 3X. There’s something for every style, shape, and age, and it’s clear that the clothes carried are at the forefront of what’s on trend — all while remaining affordable.

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BUT WHAT’S CLEARLY THE MOST IMPORTANT, WHAT TRULY FUELS THIS CHARMING SMALL BUSINESS, IS THAT

“customers feel taken care of ” SHE TELLS ME WITH A SMILE.

This is one of the main tenets of the boutique, after all: keeping prices affordable on all the wares. Whether you’re shopping for women’s clothing, charming home decor, gorgeous soy-based candles, accessories and jewelry, or one of the many other pleasant surprises on the shelves, you can trust that you’re investing in something with a price that’s fair, rather than marked up unnecessarily.

“We carry lots of Canadian vendors,” Kristen explains, “and we try to bring in local suppliers where we can.” She points out Slime — the trendy fascination of kids everywhere — that’s made by a 10-year-old girl in Jaffray. “Other vendors are from Elko, Williams Lake, Red Deer, and Victoria,” she continues.

Just like every other wonderful business in Kimberley, this is a little store that brings something uniquely its own, adding to the chorus of a vibrant community. “We really look forward to collaborating and partnering with other local businesses,” Kristen tells me.

Her enthusiasm for quality connections and a tight-knit community shines through, and she seems equally excited about providing a shopping experience that’s both interesting and welcoming.

“New items arrive every week, and we frequently change the displays,” she says. But what’s clearly the most important, what truly fuels this charming small business, is that customers “feel taken care of,” she tells me with a smile. “So you can come in and decompress. We want it to feel like it’s your happy place.”

Tomi Jane’s Boutique in the Platzl is the third location of its kind and was opened by Kristen and Tom Simek: a friendly, down-toearth, and farm-raised couple who have always been entrepreneurial. “When I was 19, Tom bought me an ice cream business as a surprise, The Purple Cow,” Kristen laughs. “It was great!” 30 years later, that little shop is still thriving today in Taber, Alberta, with the original branding and artwork. Kristen and Tom moved their family to Cranbrook 15 years ago and now have three children.

It’s certainly working: it’s hard to feel anything less than happy while wandering the aisles of treasures that look good, smell good, and treat your wallet pretty well, too.

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Turned Me into AN Athlete

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moved to Kimberley in April of 2016 and both of us were apprehensive of such a welcoming community.

About the third time a stranger said “hello” to us, Dan got the courage to reply and shouted “Hello!” a bit aggressively back at them. It took us a little while to get used to it, and now I love waving, nodding, and saying “hi” to everyone around. It’s especially exciting when it’s someone I actually recognize and they launch right into describing their latest adventure or the next one they’re pumped up about. I’m so impressed by how many trails and mountains surround us that I’ve never heard of. Kimberley has been such an inspiration to get outdoors. The athleticism of the everyday trekker gets me tackling the next hill. People who live in Townsite and visit friends on the ski hill, bravo!

I started working at the Old Bauernhaus restaurant shortly after we moved here and I was in awe; I met women and men in their

30s and 40s who were mountain biking to work from as far as Marysville. I tried to bike up from the bottom of Overwaitea hill and it took longer than walking because I had to stop every few feet to huff and puff and gulp water. I mostly had to push my bike up the hill. I couldn’t even take it in granny gear (no offence to all you grannies passing me). That first summer it took about 45 minutes to “bike” up, and now three years later I can get up there in 15 minutes, red in the face and exhilarated.

Then that first winter my jaw dropped as I stopped to gawk: “They’re biking in the snow!” That day I learned it was possible to bike in winter. There were humans who don’t lock up their bikes as soon as the weather turns and they live in Kimberley. Locking up my bike when the first flakes of snow fell had always been a sad time of year. I was a late learner and felt the need to make up miles. The term 'it’s just like riding a bike' used to make me

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It took About Another ten times to not be Angry At the hill but AppreciAte it As A mArker of my increAsing F itness. cringe. I just couldn’t do it: my knees would knock together, I had no coordination, and no matter how many adjustments of seat and handlebars, I always landed flipped in a ditch. The day I gave up biking as a kid was recorded on video and just the mention of it can stop any family argument because everyone is overcome with an attack of laughter remembering me slow motion flipping into the familiar ditch. I took up rollerblading, put biking aside, and thought it would just never happen for me.

Then came the summer I was 18, when I had to buy a bike or risk losing my job. Working in Toronto one day, the subway announced it was down for hours. Taxis were swarmed and occupied, so all I could think to do was walk down to the corner where they sold used bikes. I paid for a bike, a basket, a helmet and a few lessons from the shop owner who looked very concerned that I wouldn’t make it through the day. “Stay on the sidewalk,” he shouted after me as I made my way through downtown traffic. I followed the couriers; I rode on bike paths whenever I could, and I found a new bliss. For the price of a metro pass, I had transportation all summer long.

Kimberley has Rails to Trails that will take you all the way to Cranbrook if you’re feeling bold, Mark Creek for a great ride to Marysville, Peak to Platzl is the best shady way to get around in the summer, and of course the Nature Park, which never ceases to bring a new challenge. So I bought some studded tires at Bootleg and now I bike all year long.

When we came for a visit to Kimberley in February 2016, I was so terrified to ski I cried on my way up the T-bar with Dan’s dad.

I’m not proud but that’s how I met my boyfriend’s father. Rob, a seasoned ski instructor, was probably shocked to see a grown woman crying, white-knuckling it up the T-bar, as kids around us hooted with delight. Once we bought a house here I signed up for the confidence classes with RCR and now I can run blues and I don’t even cry on the Tamarack lift even when the chair catches me in the leg.

He’d just done it with his dad, and I was game. I ended up hating him that day though. You look up and every time you see a crest you think “that’s got to be it, just a little bit further, I can make that,” and then you’re almost there and you see the next crest beyond it; and just when I grappled to the top, ready to lay down and rest, I got a high-five and watched as Dan raced back down the “hill.” It took about another ten times to not be angry at the hill but appreciate it as a marker of my increasing fitness. Soon I could run down and laugh while slipping on the spring snow.

We kept hiking with Rob and hiked Fisher Peak. Sure, maybe it’s overrated to you Kimberlites who grew up here, but I am so proud of myself that I got up it. It was scary and tough, and I can’t wait to do it again. Whenever someone comes to visit I can look at the Rockies and point out the highest peak, “Get in shape and I’ll climb that with you.” As a kid I was so accident prone I could hardly make it around Toronto’s Grenadier pond without stumbling and scraping my knee or getting attacked by Canada geese. To put myself on the ski hill to pick huckleberries with bears in the area, or walk the trails where cougar and moose were spotted, or open my front door to bear cubs was not my family’s first choice for this city gal.

There is no end to winter sports, that’s one of the reasons we moved here: snowshoeing, skating, all the types of skiing, winter biking, walking. People are outdoors! I’m thrilled to live in a place where Kimberlites aren’t available in the winter not because they’re hibernating, but because it’s a powder day. Physical fitness and being outdoors are such staples in Kimberley; it always makes me smile when a shop window says “closed for powder day” or you can’t get ahold of a friend because they’re deep in the bush or you see someone on an outdoor toy you never knew existed! I’m not from Kimberley but I do love calling it home. Ever since Dan and I moved here we’ve felt the pressure to get outside and the calling to try a new route.

That first summer Dan told me I could hike up the ski hill − it was so quick he said we could do it instead of our Nature Park walk.

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SHOULDER SEASON HIKES IN THE EAST KOOTENAY

W & P: Steve Tersmette

Spring can be a tough time for outdoor recreation in the mountains: the ski hills are closing, the alpine is inaccessible for hiking, the lakes and streams are frigid and the weather, at best, is a mixed bag. You’re confused. You stare at your skis, the kayak, snowshoes, golf clubs, climbing ropes and the toboggan to tow it all.

You’re not sure if you should don a parka, water wings or simply cry in a corner.

Your heart is ready and willing but your mind laughs nervously. It is a perplexing time of year for even the most seasoned adventurer.

Fear not fellow enthusiasts, for all is not lost! Here are a handful of springtime hikes to help scratch that itch. Ignore all your other gear and go straight for your hiking boots and day packs!

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JOSEPHINE FALLS, LILY LAKE & LOST LAKE

Elkford, BC T his is one of the more popular hikes in the Elkford area, yet you can expect to hike in relative solitude. From the four-way stop in Elkford: turn right (east) onto the Fording River Road. Follow for 5 km to a parking area on your right. You will find a kiosk with trail information at the trailhead. Hiking directions are for Josephine Falls, Lily Lake and Lost Lake in a clockwise loop. The entire loop is 7.0 km although it can be split up or extended if desired as there are numerous trails and combinations of trails in the area.

From the trailhead kiosk: immediately take the left fork. Follow for 2.3 km to a picnic area and fenced viewpoint overlooking Josephine Falls. From the falls, continue south along the trail for 0.6 km to Lily Lake.

From Lily Lake to Lost Lake is another 1.4 km in a southwest direction. The trail then turns back north before connecting with a larger dirt road. To return to the trailhead, continue north along the dirt road. It will connect with another road briefly before picking up a trail back into the trees and returning to the parking area.

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FAIRY CREEK FALLS

Fernie, BC Fairy Creek Falls is a gorgeous spot yearround near Fernie and getting there could not be any simpler. Park at the visitor information centre on the east side of town by the old wooden oil derrick. The trail starts right behind the visitor centre at the trail information sign. Follow the trail markers for 2.0 km to the base of a beautiful waterfall.

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Kimberley, BC One of the lesser known trails in the Kimberley area takes you to a secluded waterfall hidden high above St. Mary Lake on the slopes of Bootleg Mountain. It is a fairly steep hike to the falls but, due to its southern exposure, can be nearly snow free by late April most years. Due to the timing of its accessibility, ticks can be present during the spring months and looking to hitch a ride. After your hike, be sure to check yourself and your hiking partners for the pests.

Ticks are generally active from April to late June.

From downtown Kimberley: drive south on Highway 95A towards Marysville. Between Kimberley and Marysville, turn right (west) onto the signed St. Mary Lake Road. Reset your odometer here. Drive past the end of the paved road for about 800 m. Park at the 17.6 km mark on the lake side of the gravel road; there is a widening on the shoulder.

Below the road are a couple of cabins on the lakeshore. The trail is located across the road where it enters trees above the drainage ditch. Although the parking area and trail are unmarked, there is often flagging present on the branches of the trees.

The trail starts climbing immediately and is sustained the entire 1.7 km to a rocky outcropping overlooking a tall, concealed waterfall. Occasionally some faint trails branch off to the right which can be ignored. The trail can be slightly overgrown in a few spots and difficult to locate. The reward for your effort is a bird’s eye view of one of Kimberley’s hidden gems!

These trails are mixed use so take extra caution on the pathways; once the snow clears the mountain bikers will be out in force. While the trail to the falls is reasonably accessible at any time of year (occasionally by snowshoe in the winter months), other trails in the area may not be open until later in the spring such as the Mount Proctor loop which continues beyond Fairy Creek Falls.

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MOUNT SWANSEA

Windermere, BC Mount Swansea is a popular outing near Windermere at nearly any time of the year. From the lights at the Invermere junction, drive south on Highway 93/95 for 2.8 km to Timber Ridge Road/ Windermere Loop Road, just past the Valley Alley Bowling Alley. Turn left onto Windermere Loop Road and follow for 3.2 km. Turn left and cross the Westroc Mine Road onto the Swansea Mountain Forest Service Road and park in the signed parking area only 100 m further.

There are numerous shared use trails on Mount Swansea so remember to be aware of mountain bikers and other users. The 7 km South Ridge trail is perfect for a half-day hike that will leave your legs burning with 750 vertical meters of elevation gain. The views of the Columbia Valley across to the Purcell Mountains and south down to the Rocky Mountain Trench are unbeatable on a clear day. Plan for 4-5 hours for the round-trip hike and bring snacks and plenty of water.

For additional information on the various trails in the Mount Swansea network, visit www.sitesandtrailsbc.ca.

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LEARN, CREATE, PLAY: The Art of Helen Robertson W: Britt Bates | P: Grady Pasiechnyk

“Usually, this is all flowers,” Helen says, sweeping her hand across her yard, which is still swathed in late-winter snow that sparkles under the brilliant blue sky. We’re stepping out of Helen’s charming Kimberley home and into her detached art studio a few steps away, a refurbished and quaint little shed. I immediately see the prism of lush tulips, sunny daffodils, and bold sunflowers in my mind’s eye.

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Honing in on the details, Helen’s work is an investigation of the meticulous miracles, often unnoticed, that make up nature’s beauty.

This is Helen Robertson’s gift: bringing imagery to life viscerally and colourfully, whether that’s through visual art, music, or simply her incandescent presence.

Helen’s small, sun-filled garden studio is bursting at the seams with colour, texture, and the same joie de vivre that she herself emanates. Elements of her two main mediums — paint and ceramics — are everywhere: half-finished paintings wait on the counter, their birch bark so lifelike that I can almost feel the papery texture and smell the sweet sap of summer. Shelves are piled with discarded ceramic pieces, now used as tests to see what worked and what didn’t. Even her paintbrushes and tools sit in handcrafted turquoise pots embossed with filigree. The space has a bright, fun, and dynamic energy — not unlike the artist who inhabits it.

The kiln takes up the most space — perhaps not only physically, but mentally, too. “Ceramics is a complex process,” Helen explains to me, “because it’s not just art; it’s chemistry and geology, too.” After retiring from UBC, where she taught for the better part of 20 years, Helen studied ceramics at the Kootenay School of the Arts in Nelson to hone her craft.

“Ceramics is a process. You have to let go of your attachment — both to what works and what doesn’t,” she continues. “You just keep it moving. It’s a learning process.”

She shows me several of the pieces she’s written off, which form little towers of plates and platters on her shelves. I find it hard to believe at first that these are the discards, judging by their beauty that’s both elegant and quirky. Various textures blend together on each, with both embossed and debossed elements.

Some portray florals and botanicals, another conjures poplar leaves and bark, and a smattering of lifelike bees buzzes across the next.

I hardly need to ask Helen what her inspiration springs from, which well she can return to for the fresh groundwater of her creativity: the natural landscape of the Kootenays is alive in every piece. Yet, her work doesn’t use a wide-angle lens, or depict the area’s vast landscapes. Honing in on the details, Helen’s work is an investigation of the meticulous miracles, often unnoticed, that make up nature’s beauty. There is both a vibrant joy and deep reverence in this observation, and they leap out of every work.

Sharing that joy and reverence with others is perhaps as important to Helen as creating the art itself. Her passion for education informed more than just her long and storied career: it is still burning bright in her dedication to connecting and engaging her community via the arts.

“Art education matters,” she says simply and powerfully. And it’s true: studies show that art education nurtures creativity, focus, collaboration, and decision-making in children. This, though, is just the beginning of its benefits, and the effects often spread into the community at large.

“The arts then become a part of the culture,” Helen continues, “and become an important part of the health, wellness, and wholeness of the place you live.”

Then Kimberley is lucky, I think to myself, to have such a passionate arts educator in it. Especially one who is committed to bringing the arts to centre stage in every way she can in our vibrant community.

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“ T he arts then become a part of the culture,” Helen continues, “and become an important part of the health, wellness, But she’s not just an educator. “I’m a lifelong learner,” Helen and wholeness of says, as she thumbs her way through folders spilling over with scraps of paper and lace, which she presses into her ceramics the place you live.” for textures you can run your fingertips across.

Her statement rings true, as I realize that every work she creates is one of curiosity and openness, an opportunity to play, experiment, and see what works. “Painting and ceramics create a balance,” she says. “Painting is immediate gratification, immediate results. Ceramics is technical and dynamic.”

And must require patience, I think, observing the incredible plates and serving platters that hang from the garden studio’s walls. Their intricate blends of lush colours and contrasting textures speak to an exploratory process of trial and error, and an incredibly refined practice.

Helen’s education is only continuing: in early summer this year, she heads to an International Ceramics Residency in Hungary for several weeks. Afterward, back at home, Helen will be contributing her efforts and art to two events in Kimberley this summer, both of which the public is welcome to. First up is the River Bend Lane Artwalk, near the Riverside Campground, happening on July 24th from 4:00 until 8:00 in the evening, and from 12:00 until 4:00 the afternoon of Saturday July 25th.

The following month, on August 8th, 9th, and 10th, you take an inspiring wander on the Columbia Basin Cultural Tour. This popular, self-guided walking tour through the usually private studios of local artists offers an opportunity to see their spaces and shop for bespoke works of art. To learn more, check out the tour’s Instagram page: @cbculturetour.

These two events are just a small example of the ample evidence in Helen’s work and life that the arts and our community are intricately intertwined and mutually supportive — or, perhaps more accurately, are simply the same thing. And a colourful and thriving local culture like ours needs inspirational leaders. As Helen stands in a beam of sunlight in her bright pink jacket wearing a wide smile, it becomes clear that we have exactly that

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