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A RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

Bolacco celebrates two decades by JEAN STRONG

wenty years after opening the doors to their cafe for the first time, Konrad Glowczynski and his wife Elzbieta are still behind the counter almost every day. Over the years the couple has used their strong coffee, fresh snacks, warm greetings and a little bit of magic to create a community that returns year after year. Originally from Poland, the Glowczynskis didn’t know they would find themselves in a small but growing Canadian ski village when they left Italy in 1990. Greeted by cherry blossom trees in Vancouver, they held various jobs in the restaurant scene until in 1994 their journey lead them to to Sun Peaks.

Then, like many other locals, they fell in love with the new resort and kept coming back. When the Sundance Lodge was constructed in 1996 the pair saw their chance and decided to open a cafè and move their family to the Interior. It was a risk, they had never run a cafe before, or even owned a business. Konrad said he purchased the smallest commercial space in the new building on a credit card and struggled to secure financing. But on Easter weekend of 1997 they opened their doors and didn’t close them for seven years, even for one day. They faced many challenges compounded by the extreme seasonality of the young resort but Konrad said it was their persistence that allowed them to succeed. “Things like this you build

Konrad and Elzbieta behind the counter in their café. | PHOTO SPIN

probably once in your life,” he said. “I don’t think you can build too many like this. It takes time to build it, there’s no overnight success.” Many stories of their special blend of coffee and hospitality have now spread across the globe, as they welcome guests hailing from all over. Part of their success came from working side by side for many years. Konrad said he focused on the front while Elzbieta, who is more hands on, carefully crafted sandwiches and baked pastries. They had to learn to self sufficiency, without a bakery or grocery store yet in sight, making

their own products from scratch photos cover the walls, all memsuch as their famous in-house ories they have shared with their mustard and Elzbieta’s berry customers. “It’s an extension of our house, scones. Now their fresh sandwiches and homemade baking our living room,” Konrad said. “We never treat compete with customers as a their perfectly one time cusbrewed cups of “Things like this you tomer. Now we coffee for most build probably once in see people who popular product. your life...I don’t think were here as kids More than supyou can build too many coming back with porting their familike this. It takes time their kids. They’re ly of five financialto build it, there’s no almost our family, Bolacco served overnight success.” ly.” as a place for their Konrad said own children, and he wished they the community, to could have spent more time skigrow up. Now years of seasons passcontinued on next page es, racing medals and school

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LOCAL NEWS CONTINUED FROM COVER free time, he focuses on Nordic skiing through the ing but there was plenty of winter months. work for two people to do beBeing one of the ﬁrst indetween work and family. pendent businesses in the “Our children skied a lot resort, they have watched it and we worked a lot so they change around them. could ski,” he said. “Sometimes you don’t even Now, with a little more realize it’s growing,” Konrad

said. Their children are now adults and while not rushing, the entrepreneurial couple are eyeing a retirement that includes travelling back to Europe to see the places they didn’t while working there.

“We like adventure, we like to go and wander. “I am proud we created this, it’s hard to ﬁnd someone I trust to pass it on,” Konrad said. “We have had a great 20 years with our family, it was a great experience.”

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his spring the Sun Peaks Rotary club surpassed 20 members and on June 8 was officially chartered, making it the first Rotary club in the community. President Brenda Wilkinson lit up as she talked about the group’s plans for the summer. After their first event raised $700 for community causes, more fundraising, hosting guest speakers and growing the club

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volunteers for a weekly Texas Hold’Em poker night with partial proceeds donated. On July 16 the club will head to Barriere to host a pancake breakfast during the Canadian Bluemoon Elvis festival. Wilkinson said funds raised at the event will come back to Sun Peaks and praised Robert Taylor from Sun Peaks Stables for helping to organize the day. In September, the group will host their inaugural executive meeting to install new ofﬁcers and celebrate the ﬁrst few months as a club.

Throughout the next few months members will enjoy guest speakers presenting on on a variety of topics. Past speakers have included Sun Peaks’ Mayor Al Raine, Tourism Sun Peaks president and CEO Arlene Schieven, Epona Rise Retreat owner Hillary Schneider, as well as other business owners and community members. Wilkinson said anyone interested in joining can attend a meeting. Contact her at bw2067@gmail.com for more information.

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numbers are on the agenda. “It’s a young and enthusiastic Rotary Club,” she said. “It’s a really fabulous group of people.” First in the list of plans is a stall at the weekly Farmers’ Market to fundraise for the Sun Peaks Skate Park Foundation (SPSP). The SPSP is one of the ﬁrst causes the club has decided to focus on supporting. Volunteers will host an interactive game with prizes to raise money for the organization. In another effort to support SPSP the group has partnered with Morrissey’s Pub to provide

he resort is maturing. That’s the thought behind Tourism Sun Peaks’ (TSP) change to the funding bylaw regarding Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR), passed at the organization’s annual general meeting on June 24. Starting in 2019, SPR will contribute a set annual amount of $825,000 to TSP instead of ﬁve per cent of its annual lift revenue. This represents around 45 per cent of TSP’s annual assessment fees. When TSP was founded, the lift company contributed around 85 to 90 per cent of the collected fees. Now with more members to assist, the board felt it it made sense to change to a set amount, rather than a percentage. TSP president and CEO Arlene Schieven said the current arrangement is unpredictable and if the resort sees a slower year, TSP’s budget changes. “Now that we’re going to a set amount, which is in excess

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of what we’ve received in the past, we’ll know… It’s certainty for the budget which will help us better plan.” A provision to the bylaw states if other commercial membership fees are changed, the resort’s will be as well. Another sign of growth was also announced at the AGM— year round occupancy hit 40 per cent, which is a signiﬁcant milestone for a highly seasonal destination. Schieven said they were pleased with last year’s numbers while acknowledging there was still work to be done “We still have a long way to go in summer. Year round occupancy of 40 to 41 per cent still doesn’t provide the level of certainty that businesses need here. You’d like to see a resort destination be around the 60 to 65 per cent year round occupancy range, and I think for us to at least aim for the 50 per cent range is a realistic goal to put forward.” Both summer and winter occupancy saw increases of 12 per cent and 15 per cent re-

spectively, breaking all previous occupancy records. Overall resort occupancy in January and February sat at 80 to 85 per cent and July and August were around 40 per cent. This June has already surpassed last year’s numbers, making it the resort’s 27th consecutive month of growth. “It’s a pretty strong statement on the direction that Sun Peaks is going,” said Schieven

While the tourism industry as a whole is growing, Schieven said it bodes well that Sun Peaks is seeing its share of the increase. A new face will also be seen on the TSP board. Long serving board member Silvia Erler, non-hotel lodging director, stepped down and Derek MacGowan, new owner of Jardine’s, ran unopposed for the position.

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LOCAL NEWS A different kind of school award >> Kindness recognized by resident

Maddie Hampton (L) and Paula Erler (R) pose with Izzy Hamptonstone and their awards. | PHOTO SPIN

by JEAN STRONG

t the end of the school year students across the country are celebrated for athletics and academics. Though both endeavors are worthy of awards, they often overshadow other important qualities, such as kindness, helpfulness, politeness and volunteerism. But Sun Peaks students who exemplify these elements are being recognized thanks to the help of local Izzy Hamptonstone.

After Hamptonstone’s first season as a ski instructor in the resort, she received an award of her own. Called the unsung hero award, she remembers it as the first time she was officially recognized for her kindness. “I had never been introduced to celebration of that kind of quality in a person,” she said. “It struck me as a very Canadian thing.” Not only is the award still physically with her, hanging on the wall of her office, it has contributed to her choice to stay in Sun Peaks for many years and to give back to the community

when her own business, Brain Train International, became successful. Hamptonstone said her plan had always been to use 10 per cent of the business’ profits to give back in different ways and she has been thrilled to have the opportunity to follow through on that goal. The first Unsung Hero award, in 2013, was welcomed enthusiastically by the school and has become one of the most notable awards. Ryan Oevermann, whose son Landon Oevermann previously received the award, said it has become coveted by students, encouraging them to display those positive qualities. “Kids get recognition for academics and athletics but they don’t get recognition for being good people,” he said. “That’s what Izzy’s award does. It rewards them for being good human beings.” Oevermann said he was emotional when Landon’s

name was called “because it’s so important” and reinforced that those qualities are paramount in life, especially coming from someone other than a parent. This year two students, Paula Erler and Maddi Hampton, received the award, given to them by Hamptonstone at a June 27 assembly. Erler was described by her teachers as always willing to lend a helping hand, the first to volunteer for any task, extremely kind and cheerful. She is enthusiastic and volunteers in younger classes as a lunch monitor and microwave supervisor. Hampton was equally as lauded by her teachers. They said she always enters the room with a smile, volunteers to help clean and is warm, welcoming and polite to students and guests. Hamptonstone said she is proud to help celebrate and be connected to those she sees as the lifeblood of the community “in a very gentle and caring way.” “The moment where you see just how much impact recognition can have on a human being, on the person who doesn’t realize the impact they have, is better than every perfect powder day you ever had.”

“KIDS GET RECOGNITION FOR ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS BUT THEY DON’T GET RECOGNITION FOR BEING GOOD PEOPLE.”

NEWS BRIEFS >> Municipal utility take over waiting for community approval Any residents opposed to Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) borrowing money for the

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purchase of Sun Peaks Utilities Corporation Ltd. will have the chance to voice their opinions during the current alternative approval process (AAP). The purchase and required upgrades involve a $2 million federal grant and borrowing up to $950,000 to cover the remainder. Any loans over five years or more must be approved by the community. The purchase will include

Following surgery to remove her thyroid gland in April, Sun Peaks local and Canadian Senator Nancy Greene Raine underwent follow-up treatments in Kelowna. A June statement from Sun Peaks Resort LLP said the treatment is going well. Raine announced she was diagnosed with thyroid cancer

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water, wastewater, the composting facility and required upgrades to the water system. Eighty three per cent of the upgrades can be covered by grants should the take over be approved. Up to $950,000 will be borrowed and planned to be repaid in less than 20 years. SPMRM chief administrative officer Rob Bremner said they selected the AAP to make it easier for supporting or

and undergoing treatment in April. She was able to return to her senate duties for two weeks in June and hosted Sun Peaks’ Canada Day celebrations on July 1.

neutral residents while still giving those who oppose the loan a chance to vote against it. If 10 per cent of the community (126 people) vote against the loan the municipality must chose between a full referendum or not borrowing the funds. The purchase was triggered by required upgrades to the water and wastewater systems. These costly

expansions may be partially funded by grants if the utility is owned by a municipality, but not if it’s privately owned which is the current situation It would also allow for better borrowing rates and the enforcement of tariffs through municipal bylaws. Those who wish to vote against the change can do so at the SPMRM offices in the Kookaburra Lodge until 4 p.m. on July 21.

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COMMUNITY Are regional districts still relevant? MEL ROTHENBURGER TNRD REPORT director.mrothenburger@tnrd.ca

Mel Rothenburger is the TNRD Director for Electoral Area P, including Whitecroft and Heffley Creek. He was the mayor of Kamloops from 1999-2005 and a former newspaper editor.

s Canada celebrates 150 years since its birth, another important anniversary — one with much less profile — is also being marked this year. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) was incorporated 50 years ago. The first official board meeting was held Nov. 24, 1967 in Kamloops City Hall, with lawyer Dave Rogers, an electoral area director, elected as chair. At that first meeting, according to the minutes,

“Rogers suggested that the Directors try to explain the functions of the Regional District to the inhabitants of the areas they represented and suggested that the District should go to some expense to this end.” The regional district has been trying to do that ever since, with mixed success. Regional districts were intended to bring local government to rural areas that had previously been the direct responsibility of the provincial government. In that regard, they’ve succeeded. The TNRD was created almost three years before I came to the area but I remember covering its meetings for The Kamloops News. After the TNRD moved from rented ofﬁces in the Valleyview Shopping Centre into its own building

on Falcon Road, I was even asked to give a keynote speech at one of the board’s inaugural meetings. Being a brash young journalist, I decided to use the occasion to lecture the board on the essence of democracy and to point out a few things it was doing wrong. Needless to say, it didn’t go over all that well. I’ve certainly changed my views on the TNRD over time, having come to appreciate the essential role it plays. The question is worth asking, though— are regional districts still relevant? My answer would be that while they face a lot of challenges, they do many things well and are more relevant than ever. One of the TNRD’s biggest challenges is helping the public understand what it does.

The TNRD has a communications strategy in place that helps a great deal but as I mentioned in a column some time ago, the more interest the media have in shining a light on TNRD decisions the less mysterious an entity it will be. As the TNRD begins its next 50 years, it has a lot on its plate, and I’ll suggest just ﬁve. That communications thing. The TNRD exists to help people, and it needs to continue to ﬁnd new and better ways to engage with the public. Finding new sources of funding. The property tax system is a good base, and federal gas tax funding and infrastructure funding are important sources of additional help to communities, but worthy projects and es-

sential services often ﬁnd themselves short of money. Improving water systems. Residents of rural communities that have water systems understandably become frustrated with water quality. It will be an issue until new funding is found in partnership with senior governments to provide universal ﬁltration. Solid waste management (that’s garbage, to you and me). It’s well in hand, but there will continue to be increased demands as population grows. Protecting rural lifestyle. With urban populations growing more quickly than in rural areas, special attention needs to be given to keeping rural areas vital. Continue to enjoy Canada’s 150th year, and a happy TNRD 50th as well.

NEWS BRIEFS >> Gas prices increased in June Customers of Sun Peaks Utility Co. Ltd. (SPUCL) should be prepared to pay more for their gas after prices increased June 15. Customers will now pay

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$13.8474/Gj for propane, up from $9.6750/Gj. SPUCL director of utility services Pat Miller said the hike is due to an increase in propane costs since the last SPUCL rate change in August 2016 and a balance that must be eliminated. Miller said SPUCL purchases propane at market price but customers are charged a constant

rate, as rate changes must be approved by the B.C. utility commission. She explained that as market prices ﬂuctuate, the difference between what SPUCL pays for propane and what is billed to customers is charged to an account called a gas reconciliation account (GCRA). The GCRA balance changes as SPUCL sells at a loss or proﬁt depending on

the market price of propane. Miller said last year’s rate application included a GCRA credit that is now a GCRA balance of $32,000 that needs to be brought down to zero by April 2018. “The objective is for SPUCL to recover from customers exactly what it pays for propane,” Miller said. “Therefore when SPUCL makes a rate application,

it’s setting rates based upon what it expects future propane prices to be, as well as an additional amount to bring the GCRA account balance back to zero.” The increased rates follow a period of the lowest price per gigajoule ever at Sun Peaks in 2016, but rates still remain lower than those between 2007 and 2015.

>> Staff accommodation search leads to employee firings

found with illegal substances. The exact number of affected employees and which substances were found was not disclosed by SPR or the RCMP. A statement from SPR said they collaborated with RCMP after receiving reports of illegal substances in staff accommodation. “These reports were conﬁrmed through investigation by both parties and we have now taken the

required steps in accordance with our employment policies. “Sun Peaks Resort does not tolerate or condone the use or possession of illegal substances by staff members while on duty or in staff accommodation facilities.” Kamloops Rural RCMP Sergeant Doug Aird said RCMP arrived after the search was complete and SPR did not require assistance.

Aird added no charges were laid and SPR managed the situation “internally,” but they plan to further investigate one individual involved. “It has brought to light an individual who we will be doing further checking into with respect to his actions in the (staff) residences at Sun Peaks.” Aird praised the zero tolerance policy of SPR.

A search during the night of June 11 in Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) staff accommodation lead to the ﬁring of several employees

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LOCAL NEWS Quinn eyes 24th development >> Kamloops developer embarks on new plans

by JEAN STRONG

s Kamloops property developer Frank Quinn’s Village Walk project begins to emerge from the ground,

The forest between Settler’s Crossing and Woodhaven will soon transform into Parallel 1. | PHOTO SPIN

he is already working on his next project to change Sun Peaks’ landscape— his 24th since 1996. This year a parcel of land located between the Woodhaven and Settler’s Crossing condo developments will be cleared to make way for Parallel One. The land was acquired in May and Quinn, director of A&T Developments, said once the land is prepared construction is planned to begin spring of 2018, around one year after work began on Village Walk. The homes will be different from the high-end Village Walk units, offering a mix of six-plex units and smaller individual townhomes. Quinn said the project is designed to appeal to those getting into the market for the first time. Around 56 units will be constructed at a total of 60,000 square feet. Quinn said his continued interest in building in the community can be credited to the ownership of the resort, stable community politics and quality

of the resort. “The quality of the resort stays constant, especially if you compare Sun Peaks to other resorts in the Interior,” he said. “The ownership continues to make smart investments in the resort, there is a good stable political environment with Al Raine (mayor of Sun Peaks’ municipality) and the council who are thinkers, planners and

great to work with.” He also pointed to increases in skier visits and occupancy rates as reasons to invest in the area. “It’s just a formula for success.” Past creations by A&T include Settler’s Crossing, Stone’s Throw, Snow Creek Village and McGillvray Creek.

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NOTICE TO ELECTORS OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS (AAP) WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES TAKE OVER This notice is to advise electors in the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (the Municipality) of the intention to take over water and wastewater services which are currently owned and operated by Sun Peaks Utilities Co. Ltd. (SPUCL) and adopt loan authorization bylaws No. 0092, 2017 and No. 0093, 2017. The purpose of bylaw No. 0092 is to borrow an amount not to exceed $400,000 to finance the purchase of the composting facility from Sun Peaks Utilities Co. Ltd. that will be repaid over a period not to exceed 20 years. The Municipality has also received a $2,004,450 grant from the Province through the BC-Canada Water and Wastewater Fund, to upgrade the water system. This grant is contingent upon the Municipality taking over these services and requires the Municipality to provide 17% of the project costs. The purpose of bylaw No. 0093 is to borrow an amount not to exceed $550,000 to finance the Municipality’s portion of these water upgrades that will be repaid over a period not to exceed 20 years. A copy of Bylaw No. 0092, 2017 and Bylaw No. 0093, 2017 and a summary of the proposal are available from the Municipal office during business hours each business day of the week. For project details, please contact Rob Bremner at 250-578-2020 or cao@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca. Council has determined it is in the best interest of the ratepayers that Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality take over these services as the Municipality may have access to grant funding towards infrastructure. The Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality Council proposes to borrow the money to purchase the composting facility and upgrade the water system unless, by 4:00 pm on July 21, 2017, at least 10% of the electors in the whole of the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality sign an elector response form opposing the implementation of the proposal unless the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality holds a vote. The number of elector responses required to prevent the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality from proceeding unless a vote is held is estimated to be 126. A report respecting the basis on which this determination was made is available upon request from the Municipal office. Alternative Approval Elector Response Forms Elector responses are required to be submitted to the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality on forms that can be obtained during regular business hours from the Municipal office via the contact information below. The only elector response forms that will be accepted by the Municipality are the ones provided by the Municipality, or an accurate copy of the form. Only electors of the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality are eligible to sign the elector response forms. There are two types of electors - resident electors and non-resident property electors. Resident elector - a person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in BC for the previous six months and has resided in the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality for the previous 30 days, and is not disqualified by the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law (prior to signing an elector response form during an AAP). Non-resident property elector - a person who is a Canadian citizen, is 18 years of age or older, has resided in BC for the previous six months and has owned property in the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality for the previous 30 days, and is not disqualified by the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law (prior to signing an elector response form during an AAP). For more information on elector qualifications, please contact the Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality or see the Voter’s Guide to Local Government Elections in BC, available from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development or online at: http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/gov_structure/elections/voters_guide.htm Forms, Submissions and Further Information Signed Alternative Approval Elector Response Forms must be delivered, faxed, or emailed no later than 4:00 pm on July 21, 2017 (postmarks not accepted). Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality PO Box 1002 106-3270 Village Way Sun Peaks, BC V0E 5N0 (250) 578-2020 admin@sunpeaksmunicipality.ca

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Office: 250 578 5490 After Hours Emergency: 250 319 0629

ANNUAL HYDRANT FLUSHING The Utility has started flushing hydrants and performing valve maintenance. Please slow down when you see Utility Crews working on the side of the Road. For more information on the impact of hydrant flushing, please visit the Utility’s website.

ANNUAL SEWER FLUSHING Our contractor will be in the resort starting mid-July to ensure our sewer mains continue to flow. You will see their white flush trucks flushing and cameraing specific sections of the resort again this year.

For more information about these maintenance tasks, call the Utilities office at 250-578-5490 (press 1) or e-mail info@sunpeaksutilities.com

LOCAL NEWS Municipality seeks federal infrastructure grant >> $6 million CED grant eyed for Sports Centre upgrades

by AIDAN GRETHER

he Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality (SPMRM) has applied for a federal West Coast Community Economic Development (CED) grant to make improvements to the ice rink and Sports Centre. The Grant is worth up to $6 million and the municipality applied for the full amount.

The CED is a Canada-wide organization aiming to strengthen local economies through supporting businesses, individuals and community initiatives. SPRM’s chief administrative officer Rob Bremner confirmed the grant would be used to improve the infrastructure at the Sports Centre by adding a roof to the skating rink and an expansion to the building. “We want to continue improving what we have, so we do have more planned down the line. For now, this is a great step in the right direction,” he said. The CED Grant applicants expect to hear from the Canadian government in the fall, and should the municipality receive the Grant, construction would be expected to begin in spring 2018.

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Lodge overhauls continue by JEAN STRONG

hen you head out on the slopes this winter your breaks will get an upgrade thanks to renovations at Bento’s Day Lodge and the Sunburst Lodge. Construction, which started this spring, is well underway and on track to open in time for the winter. The interior of Bento’s, other than the patrol clinic space, will be gutted. In September patrol will make the jump to the new

>> Buildings and menus revamped over summer health clinic so kitchen and seating spaces can be completed. At mid-mountain the Sunburst Lodge’s patio has been dismantled and hikers and bikers will soon see construction begin as the building will nearly double in size.

A new entrance vestibule will welcome guests at the north end of the Sunburst Lodge facing the Sunburst chair. Bento’s will also see an entrance upgrade on the west side to greet guests parking in P2. Menu offerings will also be upgraded to suit the new spaces; chef Hans Stierli has been hired as Executive Chef for all Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) food and beverage which includes both lodges and Masa’s. Director of marketing and communications for SPR, Christina Antoniak, said Stierli

plans to work with fresh wholesome ingredients, and housemade food. “We’ve never had this level of culinary leadership before,” said Antoniak. Stierli brings experience from hotels and resorts across Europe and North America to create menus that will feature a mix of comfort food and international cuisine. A full bar with wine, beer and cocktails will also replace the previously limited alcohol offerings at the Sunburst Lodge. Antoniak said it comes down to the overall guest experience

and they have consulted with professionals to create the best one possible. “We want a seamless experience and flow from order to seating,” she said. “They (the experts consulted) have the experience to elevate how we are designing spaces.” Until construction is complete portable washrooms and drink vending machines have been placed at the top of the Sunburst chairlift. Antoniak encouraged visitors to purchase food at one of the restaurants or cafés in the village and pack it with them.

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GET OUT THERE Patroller rides miles for a memory by EMILY PERRINS

or new bike patroller and Sun Peaks resident, Chris Mark, the opening of the Bike Park on June 24 was a particularly exciting event. It marked his return to the saddle on a regular basis since May 2016, when he completed a seven month bicycle ride from Alaska to Argentina to fundraise for a children’s charity. As Mark, 28, now busies himself mastering the techniques of downhill mountain biking and navigating the busy network of local trails, he needs no introduction to the risks inherent to the sport. The occasional inconvenient situations in the Bike Park will prove little challenge compared to the countless other dangers he faced on his Pan-American journey such as battling two winters camped outside,

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encounters with wildlife and earthquakes, up to 75 kilometre climbs through the Rockies and Andes, bike malfunctions, some of the world’s most dangerous roads and conserving water while crossing the world’s driest desert. He even received an armed police escort through one region in Mexico where two tourists were recently murdered. Originally from England, Mark raised over £25,000 (CAD $43,000) for charity, crushing his original goal to raise £1 for every mile of the 20,000 mile (over 32,000 km) journey. His cycling efforts became a catalyst for fundraising across multiple continents. Staff at his former college held a 24 hour cycling challenge to help him reach his target, while a friend in Korea organised a fundraiser at a bar in Seoul. An endorsement on Twitter by Mark Beaumont, a 34-year-old cyclist also from the U.K., and record hold-

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er for cycling around the world in 194 days, also helped bolster Mark’s cause. The show of support from near and far inspired Mark throughout his expedition. Mark’s biggest inspiration however, provided the impetus for his ride altogether. In 2004 his sister was hit by a car and killed while cycling home from work. As he writes in his blog, “(she) left a life-long impression on everyone she met… now it’s my turn to take up where she left off and raise money for a great cause.” Consequently, all funds raised from his ride were donated to the charity fund set up in his sister’s memory, Wishes4Kids, which works towards “improving the lives of children going through far tougher challenges than anything I faced,” as Mark put it. One year on from accomplishing his massive feat, Mark continues to help others

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through his work on patrol and as a volunteer ﬁreﬁghter. He is excited to rekindle his love of cycling this summer in the Bike Park and for the new challeng-

es that come with it. “It’s been awesome to learn some skills I can carry through for a lifetime that can help people,” he said.

GET OUT THERE There’s more to Wells Gray than Helmcken Falls HikeKamloops.ca heads north by HIKEKAMLOOPS.CA

ast month we spent a full day exploring Wells Gray Provincial Park near Clearwater, visiting nine different waterfalls throughout the park! We thought we’d share some of our favourite hikes and some of the awesome waterfalls we explored! These are deﬁnitely less known than the giants, such as Helmcken, but they are spectacular and are worth a visit! TRIPLE DECKER FALLS Time: Under 1 hr Distance: 1.6 km Difﬁculty: Medium A lesser known, but absolutely stunning waterfall in Wells Gray is Triple Decker Falls! To get there, take Clearwater Valley Rd. about 3.8 kilometres from the roundabout and you’ll

pass Greer Rd. on your right. Just a little further up you’ll pass concrete barriers along the side of the road. Park in the pull out on the left. You’ll know you’re in the right place if you see a “Woodlot 301” sign. This waterfall is a short hike down from the road, but be careful as it can be quite steep and slippery if wet! The trail is definitely doable, just make sure to take your time and watch your footing. Continue down the trail for a short ways and you should see a sign that says “Side trail to Triple Decker Falls - 3 minutes.” Follow this sign down another steep section. Once you reach the bottom, you should be able to see the aptly named cascade for its three tiers. Once you’ve had your fill, head on back up to the road. This waterfall is definitely one of our favourites in the park and not very well known to tourists.

MOUL FALLS Time: 1 to 2 hrs Distance: 6 km Difﬁculty: Easy If you haven’t checked out this part of Wells Gray Park, you need to ASAP! To get there, take Clearwater Valley Rd. for about 20 km from the roundabout. The trailhead parking lot will be on your left. It’s very well signed and hard to miss. This waterfall is about a 2 hour round trip hike factoring in plenty of time for pictures and maybe even a dip in the falls themselves! The majority of the trail is easy and winds through the forest. Once you reach the viewing platform above the falls, follow the trail down towards the left. Continue down the stairs and you’ll be at the base of the falls. This is easily one of our favourites in the park because you can get up close to the falls themselves and even walk behind them if you’re feeling brave! In any case, the bottom of the falls is a great place to take a break and cool off before making the trek back to the parking lot. This hike should deﬁnitely be on your list if you enjoy hiking

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and waterfalls! BAILEY’S CHUTE Time: Under 1 hr Distance: 2 km Difﬁculty: Easy This one is more like an intense rapid. It’s where the Clearwater River is squeezed

through the valley and the power can really be seen! To get there, take the Clearwater Valley Rd. You’ll want to follow this road for about 56 kms. At around the 32 km mark, you will pass Helmcken Falls and continue onto a fairly well maintained dirt road. Keep an eye out for signs for Bailey’s Chute. Parking will be on your right. Follow the signs and then follow the very well maintained trail to the viewing platform. Here you’ll be able to experience the rush of the water and feel its power. The best times to visit are in the spring when the runoff is high or in the fall when the Chinook salmon can be seen attempting to jump up these falls. If you’re feeling up for more of an adventure you can continue following the trail past Bailey’s Chute to check out both Marcus and Myanth falls and complete a nice two hour loop. For more information and to see more pictures of these and others, check out our blog, hikekamloops.ca! If you’re looking for hiking inspiration, we’re also on Facebook and Instagram.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Finding balance in a busy life >> New book by local author

“THAT’S WHAT I’M ALL ABOUT, ASSISTING PEOPLE”

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hen you meet Tracy Munson it would be easy

to assume she has everything in her life under control. Her four children are polite and funny and she is energetic, enthusiastic and kind. But it hasn’t always been so easy for her to find

that balance. In fact, it was challenging periods that inspired her first book The Busy Mom’s Greatest Companion which was released in March. The book provides in-

formation help parents go from “overwhelmed to overjoyed” and instructs them to take time out of busy schedules to take care of themselves. Her own experiences, from switching career paths against all advice to overcoming postpartum depression, have helped her guide fellow mothers to calmer lives. A natural health strategist and practitioner and certified dream coach for nearly four years, her sessions include a mix of coaching, spine therapy, chakra balance and energy healing. Munson has worked with clients around the world, in person and online to help parents build a strong foundation. Working from her home near Sun Peaks or her

office in Kamloops, she said she has countless stories of changing women’s lives. She decided to write the book to assist those who may be unable to afford or access her oneon-one sessions. “Not everyone can afford to go somewhere or afford to see someone,” Munson said. “That’s what I’m all about, assisting people.” The process of writing came easily to her whenever she found time in her own busy life. “When it’s your passion, it flows,” she said. She said seeing the book arrive on store shelves didn’t feel real. Another book may be in the future, less specific to mothers and parents that can be used by anyone facing stress or challenges. She is also just tapping into a passion for public speaking, getting a taste at the Mountain Spirit Festival held in Sun Peaks on June 24. Her speech focused on the importance of taking time for yourself. She was happy, she said, to reach a larger audience and help more people. It’s that dedication to helping others that continues to guide her and her family as Munson’s business and life at Sun Peaks grows. The Busy Mom’s Greatest Companion is available in bookstores such as Chapters, online at amazon.ca and locally at Sneaky Scallywags.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Wildflowers celebrated at summer festival by AIDAN GRETHER

s the Mt. Tod wildflowers reach the height of their bloom near mid-July, Canada’s Alpine Blossom Festival will give participants the opportunity to celebrate summer and the mountain’s natural beauty. As a warm up to the festival, Art Zone Sun Peaks will host an Open Air Wildflower Workshop on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Two classes will be offered: one in wildflower photography with Bill Fell, and the other in wildflower and alpine sketching with Liz Derksen. The cost is $20 and doesn’t include a lift ticket. Registration is limited to 10 participants per class. To register or find out more visit

the Sun Peaks Resort website. Throughout the festival weekend of July 28 to 30, the village will host various entertainers and activities. A free outdoor concert featuring Victoria-based blues artist Jesse Roper and roots, rock and blues fusion Devon Coyote is set to take place on Saturday, at 5:30 p.m. The annual guided Reach the Peak hike will happen on July 30 at 9:30 a.m., lead by Nancy Greene and a group of Sun Peaks “Summiteers.” Participants must have a valid lift ticket purchased prior to the start of the event. More information about the festival will become available as the event nears and can be found on the Sun Peaks Resort website.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A weekend of wellness >> Mountain Spirit Festival delivers relaxation

by JEAN STRONG

usually have a rule against rising early on Saturday mornings, which are reserved for a cup of tea and reading in bed. But on June 24 I was up before 7 a.m. to make it to the morning sun salutation yoga class with Mollie Sommer. It marked the beginning of the Mountain Spirit Festival, in Sun Peaks for the first time. The room in the Burfield Lodge (known as the Yoga

Attendees stretch between speakers during a session. | PHOTO SPIN

Lodge for the weekend) filled up quickly and mats had to be shifted to squeeze in the last few attendees. Sommer announced it was the largest class she had ever taught, and she was delighted. As we moved through cat cow, downward dog and cobra poses, I was struck by the view out the windows on three sides

of the room. Despite spending time in Sun Peaks for more than 15 years it was a different view of the mountains and valley and it took my breath away. My breath also might have been slightly laboured from trying to hold poses I hadn’t attempted in months. But the combination of relaxing stretches, careful breathing and stun-

ning views made me calm and ready for my day, maybe even more than the cup of tea would. I spent the afternoon poolside at the Sun Peaks Grand Hotel and Conference Centre soaking in the sun before heading to an afternoon speaker session. My chosen session was ‘Uplift’ which featured three women from three very different backgrounds who came together with advice for creating power and calm in your life. First to address the room was Stephanie Banks, business owner, author and inspirational speaker who shared how a near death experience changed her life. Banks encouraged us to align ourselves to tackle challenges, be our true selves instead of bowing to societal expectations and separate our ego and soul when in conflicts. Up next, after the room stood to stretch and wiggle, was local Tracy Munson. Munson spoke to her new book, From Over-

whelmed to Overjoyed the Busy Mom’s Greatest Companion. Despite it being one of her first speaking engagements ever, she effortlessly gave practical advice to be less stressed in life. From keeping a journal of daily celebrations to taking time for yourself, she provided bitesized bits of advice I can’t wait to apply to my everyday life. After a final stretch and debrief with seat mates, Fran Banting took the microphone to share a message about the power of thinking. She gave examples on how changing the way you think can change the outcome of situations and help you work towards goals. By the end of the hour and a half there was a certain contagious energy in the room. At the end of the weekend, having taken part in yoga, speaker sessions and enjoying the outdoors that surround us, I was refreshed and looking forward to the festival’s return to Sun Peaks.

Knights of the Sun sees higher attendance >> Chimera Theatre returns for second year to higher guest attendance

by AIDAN GRETHER

amloops-based production company Chimera Theatre returned to Sun Peaks to start the second season of Knights of the Sun, an interactive medieval combat show on Friday, June

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23. Sun Peaks’ summer opening weekend provided good attendance for the show, with each night hosting over 15 people. Eighteen showgoers were in attendance on Saturday night, up from Friday night and the locals preview on Thursday evening. Chimera Theatre’s founding artistic director Andrew G. Cooper was ecstatic to return to Sun Peaks. “It’s so much fun doing shows up here and it’s such a great community. Knights of the Sun last year broke our previous attendance record, then Mockus (another play by Chimera) broke that record, and we’re hoping this show will break (the Mockus) record.” Going forward, Cooper wants to work more in the area. “I would love to do a show

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up here in the winter, I’ve been thinking about that a lot. It’s really nice having locals from here and from Kamloops, and then people from all around the world come to see us. It creates a really diverse audience.” The 2016 season saw an average of thirty guests per show by mid-August, but had a much slower start to the season. Cooper said he hopes that higher numbers on the first weekend indicate an increase in numbers throughout the entire summer. Chimera Theatre produces three to four shows a season and Knights of the Sun is closing out the third season for the production company. Chimera Theatre also puts on tunnel theatre, a tour of the tunnels beneath Tranquille Farm near Kamloops. Knights of the Sun will run until Aug. 20 on Fridays and

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Longboarders from all over BC visited Sun Peaks to participate in the Skate Sun Peaks longboard event. - Photo SPIN

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What deals will be cut at Sun Valley gathering? SUN VALLEY, Idaho — If past is prologue, Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg will be among the titans of the new American economy in Sun Valley in early July to compare notes and perhaps strike new deals at the annual conference hosted by Allen & Co. Several years ago at the conference, Bezos, the founder of Amazon and the world’s second wealthiest person, behind only Bill Gates, forged a purchase of the ailing Washington Post. Other big deals have also been shaped in hallway conversations. Among the politicians invited to attend this year is Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper, known as a business friendly governor with possible presidential aspirations. The press is barred from the sessions. Even so, many major news organizations send reporters to note who is seen talking with who when they venture into public during the four-day conference. Last year, the average nightly rate for a terrace suite at the Sun Valley Lodge, where the conference held, was $529, noted the Wall Street Journal. It also noted that nine Gulfstream G650 jets were among those parked at the local airport during the 2015 event. Those jets go for $65 million each.

Ranch in cowboy state marketed to Chinese THAYNE, Wyo. — Can überwealthy Chinese be persuaded to buy ranches in the Rocky Mountains? A Texas-based marketing firm is confident enough of Chinese interest that it included a 299-acre ranch in a portfolio of 18 properties directed to wealthy Chinese. Laura Brady, founder of the marketing firm Concierge, told the Jackson Hole News&Guide that lots of space, clean air and amenities like swimming pools and tennis courts grab attention among wealthy Chinese. “Those are aspects not available in in China. It’s such a populated area,” she said. Being sold at auction, the ranch was expected by one real estate professional to fetch between $20 million and $26 million. But will it sell to a Chinese buyer? Bruce Simon, a real estate agent in Jackson, said he believed that the property is too distant from Jackson, about 50 miles. The News&Guide points out that Chinese investments in U.S. real estate were negligible until 2010. That changed. From 2013 through 2016, Chinese topped foreign buyers, according to the National Association of Realtors. I-70 toll lanes proclaimed a success; more are planned IDAHO SPRINGS, Colo. — It works! That’s the conclusion of the Colorado Department of Transportation two years after it put into place new tolling lanes on Interstate 70 between metropolitan Denver and the moun-

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tain resorts. Citing a recent C-DOT report, the Vail Daily reports that use of the express lane more than doubled during its second winter season. About eight per cent of peak-day traffic used the lane when it was open. Those motorists paid an average of $5 to $6 to move a little bit faster through the 13-mile segment. Traffic slows on winter and summer weekends. The trip from Summit County to Denver, which is about 75 miles and normally a little more than an hour, could take four hours if attempted during a Sunday afternoon. There are several pinch points where the highway is constricted to two lanes and where three lanes narrow to two. A central problem is at Idaho Springs itself, an old mining town built long before interstate highways were contemplated. Space is tight and expanding the footprint of the highway would have had devastating consequences for the town. In response, C-DOT plowed $70 million into modification of the eastbound lanes in order to squeeze in a narrow toll lane. The intent is to add capacity to the highway by giving some drivers faster speeds, but in turn allowing everybody to go faster. Megan Castle, a spokeswoman for C-DOT, told the Vail Daily that the added lane has reduced overall travel times in the three lanes weekend and holidays afternoons anywhere from 26 to 52 per cent. Traffic moved faster even as overall number of vehicles on the corridor increased about

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nine per cent last winter. Castle said the express lane will lose its advantage if more than 10 per cent of drivers choose to use it. If that happens, then tolls will be increased for the lane, in what is called variable pricing. The maximum charge would be $30 USD. With this success, several similar projects are planned to speed traffic on I-70 during peak times. Margaret Bowes, director of the I-70 Coalition, a non-profit group of local governments and business interests, told the Vail Daily that a similar express lane in the westbound lanes is being discussed to pick up the pace on Saturday mornings and other times when it seems like half of Denver is trying to get to the mountains. Yet another idea being discussed is a third lane to the top of Floyd Hill. If these are completed, then I-70 will be threelaned from Denver to Frisco – except for the tunnels at the Continental Divide. Adding capacity there will cost a lot more money yet.

Park City says stay the course on federal lands PARK CITY, Utah — Park City’s elected officials have adopted a resolution that says federal lands in Utah and other states should remain federal lands, not transferred to state governments or sold. The Park Records notes that the resolution was not controversial in Park City, but is a polarizing topic in Utah, where state leaders have led the current argument for trimming federal land assets. The resolution describes public lands as “the backbone” of the outdoor recreational industry and declares that loss of access to those lands “would have damaging consequences for Park City’s economy and harm the health and welfare of residents and visitors.” Ironically, Park City has no federal lands within its borders. The land there almost entirely was patented, or made private through federal laws, during the mining era of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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>> SPORTS Local riders to compete on home turf >> BC Downhill Champs and BC Cup on July 8 & 9

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number of local riders from Kamloops and surrounding areas will compete at the upcoming BC Downhill Championships and BC Cup on July 8 and 9, including Rayleigh resident and long-time Sun Peaks rider, Kyleigh Stewart, and Sun Peaks’ rider Gabe Neron. “I’ve always found Sun Peaks has some of the most helpful and friendly people making the race happen,” said Stewart. “The resort has put a lot of ef-

fort into making the venue one of the best of the BC Cup series and the course backs it up.” Riders from across B.C. will compete in the many race classes, including a civilian class for casual racers. Sun Peaks Resort LLP (SPR) is offering discounted ticket rates for racers. In 2016, Stewart competed in the entire BC Cup Series, Crankworx Whistler and the Provincial and National Championships. She recently rode in the first BC Cup of the season held in Whistler on June 24 and 25. Stewart recognized the uniqueness of the Sun Peaks race trail. “With the race course being on such a long and challenging track it can separate racers, but at the same time supply some really tight racing.” The course is a top-to-bottom, 100 per cent single track that event organizers describe as “technically challenging.” Beginning at the top of the Sunburst chair, the track features sections of Insanity One and

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Honey Drop trails, among others. “I’m excited, it’s a brand new track that we haven’t rode yet. It’ll be interesting,” said Neron, who is also not new to racing.

In 2016, he placed first at the Kamloops Race the Ranch event and third at a Kicking Horse race. Besides Sun Peaks, he intends to race at the Silver Star BC Cup event.

However, Neron doesn’t downhill just for the competition. “I try to get out as much as I can. I enjoy the competitions, but really it’s just a lot of fun.”

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t was a busy pre-season for Sun Peaks’ bike patrollers as they readied themselves for another summer on the trails ahead of the Bike Park’s opening on June 24. In addition to the signposting of trails and management of hazards needing to be completed, new and returning members attended training over the course of a week

in mid-June. “Our main focus is to create well-rounded patrollers,” said patrol director Jason Benoit, of the varied and in-depth training. A wide range of skills were revised to be utilized throughout the year. One day was spent with a BC Ambulance training instructor, and former Sun Peaks patroller, practising with major bleed simulators. Another day was spent with a rope rescue company, training on mechanical advantage, access and retrieval. One day of mountain bike training was also incorporated by local certified instructor, Jase Peterson, who enthused about the progression and confidence of the new crew. “The session went really well,” he said. This year there will be additional unique hazards and challenges for riders associated with the ongoing construction around Sunburst Lodge. Communication regarding the increased traffic and contractors on the mountain will be

streamlined with the addition of a seven-days-a-week summer patrol dispatcher. “There’s a lot happening on the hill these days,” said Benoit. The growth of the biking scene is also likely to keep the mountain busy this season. “We’re seeing more numbers on-hill,” acknowledged Benoit. “So it was necessary to bump our numbers up.” Bike patrol now boasts its largest team ever, having increased from six to 11 staff members in the last two years. The department is also scheduled to move into the new medical clinic building in September. The current patrol clinic is still operational, in one still-standing portion of the Bento’s renovation site, with the department’s office and locker space now transferred to Ski School’s building. Clearly, their busy pre-season is set to transition into a busy summer for bike patrol. “The turnover into summer is always quite different. It’s exciting,” said Benoit. Vol 15 Issue 7 July 7 — August 3

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>> SPORTS Shred like a lady LADIES ONLY DH CAMP A NO JUDGMENT ZONE

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he stoke level was high after spending a beautiful sunny weekend ripping up the Sun Peaks Bike Park with coaches Dylan Sherrard and Cheryl Beattie. Attendance for the annual Shred Hard Ladies Bike camp has grown annually with a total of ten women registered this year. The two-day course was an incredible learning experience and has given myself and fellow attendees the knowledge and skills to confidently ride anything from an easy green

run to a technical double black diamond. At the meet and greet on day one we discussed our goals and what we hoped to accomplish in regards to our riding. Not surprisingly with a group of intermediate riders, we wanted to learn to cruise berms faster and with more confidence, master hitting jumps properly and being comfortable in the air, and working on overall control on steep and technical terrain. Fueled by adrenaline and coffee and satisfied with our objectives for the day, we loaded our bikes on the lift and began what would turn out to be an

epic weekend. Safety first, an equipment check was followed by a flat ground bike handling session which gave us the basic tools. Sherrard and Beattie individually worked with each of us to break our bad habits and get the new ones locked down. Cruising down Smooth Smoothie onto Route 66 gave us an opportunity to master braking and corners which is pretty important when sending it down a mountain on a bicycle. We progressed throughout the day and moved to more technical blue and black runs where we practised the point-

Kolodka flies through the air cheered on by Sherrard.

ers assigned by our coaches. If there was an intimidating section of a trail, Sherrard and Beattie broke it down into straightforward and easy steps. We never felt pressured to do anything we didn’t want to, but simply hearing the pros tell us “You can do this!” gave us that extra push to try something we may have previously skipped. Day two took it to a whole other level where we practised everything from wheelies and bunny hops, to jumps and drops, to technical off-camber roots and steep rock rolls. Ending the day with a double black diamond resulted in an abundance of high fives and a massive level

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of stoke. There were several high points but the best part was the overall camaraderie and encouragement between everyone in the group. These chicks were rad and it was amazing to see everyone cheering each other on and supporting each other through the challenges of the day. No judgement. No pressure. Just a group of like-minded women on bikes having a great time. Life is good when your weekend is spent in the mountains with a bunch of awesome ladies and the always genuine and life-affirming Dylan Sherrard.

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ast issue we focused on the basics of choosing your first fly rod. The next step is selecting a fly reel and understanding the options you have with all the different fly lines available. The main function of the reel is holding the necessary amount of backing and fly line for the weight of fly rod you purchased. Another area that typically distinguishes the $400 plus reels from the $50 one is the drag system that can be set to create resistance when fighting fish. An inexpensive drag system will not hold up to hard-fighting fish like steelhead or bonefish. For your typical trout fishing, an inexpensive drag system will perform sufficiently.

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Choosing your first reel can seem daunting at times and seeking expert advice can pay dividends in making sure you choose the right one that complements your fly rod and fishing style. Once chosen, it’s important to understand your options with backing and fly lines.

Your backing is the first layer of line put on before the fly line. Typical size is 20 lbs and its main purpose is to fill up the extra space on the spool, allowing you to reel up your fly line at a much faster rate. More importantly, if you hook a large fish, it will need to be able to run. With no back-

ing the fish can only run the length of your fly line (80’ to 90’) so backing is a must to protect from losing your fly line to hard fighting fish. When looking at fly lines the choices will seem endless. What does it all mean and what will work best for you? Again, seek expert ad-

vice to help select the right product. The fly line is where the whole concept of fly casting and presenting your fly to the fish all comes together. With traditional casting the weight of the lure allows it to be casted out. In fly fishing, the weight of the line is what makes it possible to transfer energy from the rod down to cast the fly. There are three main choices when choosing the fly line that matches the weight of your rod and reel— floating, sinking and sink tip. All these lines are available with different types of tapers— weight forward, double taper and level. You will want to spend the time understanding all these functions to make the right choice for the type of fishing you will be doing. Much like your fly rod, if you are in this sport for the long haul, you will accumulate a selection of reels and lines for the multitude of your angling adventures.

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This four level split home has a tranquil creekside setting w/ ski-in access off Mt. Morrisey & convenient ski-out access to the Burfield lift. This immaculate 5 bdrm 1/2 duplex + self-contained one bedroom in-law suite in the lower daylight has walk-out basement. Beautiful views w/ modern finishings compliment this home which is offered fully furnished. Tastefully decorated w/ well-designed floor plan for your family & friends to enjoy. The two “master bdrms” w/ ensuite make it easy for two families to purchase together. This special mountain home features spacious, open living area & kitchen w/ extra windows & vaulted ceiling over dining room, & large sundeck w/ private hot tub overlooking yard and creek. GST PAID.

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Gently sloping view lot backing onto forested ski terrain at the base of Mt. Morrisey with direct ski in access. Fully serviced lot with stunning mountain views and easy access with just a short walk to the village & chairlift. The Sun Peaks Golf Course is located across the street and the proposed West Morrisey chairlift is just steps away. Design your custom mountain home at your convenience, since there is no time line or pressure to build. Zoning also allows a 2 bedroom legal suite. Sun Peaks is BC Interiorʼs largest all season resort and is a growing mountain resort municipality.

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This large lot located at 5429 Lookout Ridge offers fabulous panoramic mountain and valley views. The property is situated in the exclusive neighbourhood of Lookout Ridge! Convenient to all of the village amenities, this residential subdivision is surrounded by a 18 hole golf course & fabulous ski runs – what more could you ask for? Lookout Ridge is the ﬁrst single-family subdivision in Sun Peaks Resortʼs East Village. These lots are south and west-facing which provide fantastic sun exposure and the subdivision features ski-in, ski-out convenience with a new skier overpass that was constructed solely to service Lookout Ridge. Zoning also allows for a secondary residence to be built.

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309 HEARTHSTONE LODGE | $34,900 The Hearthstone Lodge is nestled in Sun Peaks Village core with all resort amenities at your fingertips. This comfortable third floor deluxe studio apartment with king bed plus sofa bed, kitchenette, cosy fireplace and full bathroom comes fully furnished with private ownerʼs storage closet. Lodge features heated underground parking, exclusive fitness facility and two outdoor hot tubs. Ski lifts and golf course right outside your front door along with restaurants, coffee shops and retail outlets. Ownerʼs use is a generous 180 days per year with professional in-house management agreement with Bear Country Lodging. GST applies.

4206 BELLA VISTA DRIVE | $1,499,000 High quality custom built home in ski-in, ski-out location with spectacular window package and exceptional views of the mountains and valley. Open & expansive design and features a stunning floor to ceiling natural ledge stone fireplace. The cabinetry & finishing is impressive with high end appliances & fixtures throughout. All 3 bedrooms have private baths & comfortable hot water radiant heat on basement & main floor levels, plus a legal suite. The details in this home are outstanding with all natural stone, slate & soaring timbers.

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7372 CAHILTY CRESENT | $164,900 This is a fantastic building lot situated on the the upper road in Whitecroft Village, with mountain and valley views. This family friendly community of Whitecroft is just 5 minutes from Sun Peaks Resort, 5 minutes to pristine Hefﬂey Lake and 35 minutes to Kamloops. The sloping 1.58 acre lot is partially cleared and requires minimal site preparation for your single family home or duplex. This growing community is close to crown land, lakes and hiking/biking trails with community water system, ﬁre protection, high speed internet, cable, hydro and telephone services available.

412 COAST SUNDANCE LODGE | $26,900 This deluxe studio suite comes with an efficiency kitchen, sleeps 4 comfortably, where one can enjoy the splendid mountain views from your room or relax in front of your cozy corner fireplace after a day on the slopes. Custom finished pine furniture and cabinetry compliment this slope side studio with high ceiling. This condo is being sold fully furnished and offers the essentials of home. Owners have a generous 180 days per year personal use and you can easily rent the suite out and not have to worry about a thing. There is secure underground parking, an outdoor hot tub as well as exercise room for your enjoyment.

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