That's pretty much what it is isn't it? I wish Canada was an island like Australia.

Oh and for the love of God, Allah or whoever else, please people, spend the money and get some bomber studded winter tires. Parking calamities and such never fail to be exasperated by people with...

Sorry to hear about the loss of a fellow mountain enthusiast. Snow immersion scenario I am imagining?

Although we have not had to turn people away, HBM appears to be doing good business as well. ...

I've seen more Alberta plates in the Bulkley Valley in past 6 months than in my previous 15 years here. I especially appreciate all the F*ck Trudeau stickers and those charming plastic ball sacks...

The conditions were not the best but HBM opened last weekend and it was great to put in a weekend double header with the kiddos.

Nice dog Gary

https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-u-s-border-closure-support-mayors-tourism-trump-1.5722974

And this

This

WTF!!!

Pic?

As more info is trickling out about the long term health consequences of COVID, I fear we are closer to the beginning than the end.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/alaska-sisters-school-canada-1.5720869

I wasn't so much referring to the Canadian gov's decision to keep the border closed but rather the Canadian public's enthusiasm for keeping the border closed. Are Canadians so overwhelmingly in...

And that pain is definitely being felt up here in the Smithers region. Fishing lodges, whose clientele is largely comprised of Americans, are basically shut down. And that business brings in a ton...

Maybe, but i'm not so sure about that. I think Canadians of all ages and stripes seem pretty united on the border issue.

I'm with paulster. I've had both positive and negative experiences with our system but there is no way I would trade what we have for an American style system. Nothing is perfect. Having said that...

Relevant to the healthcare discussion;

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-bc-supreme-court-rules-against-constitutional-challenge-that/

Merci!

I too am rooting for them. My wife is from California. I enjoy spending time there and generally find Americans to be really cool, friendly people. In fact we were suppose to spend over a month...

birds are so cool.

And to your point about western democracies in general slipping Grinch, I could not agree more. Especially as it concerns our home and native land. Much of the ugliness divisiveness we see in the...

Apologies to Grinch. I was in Terrace this weekend with the kids Gary. Sorry I did not stop by and say hello. Looking forward to skiing with you soon.

True, we are all slipping but you guys are an altogether different level of shit show. We are strongly encouraging our American relatives (many of whom have dual citizenship) to get out the US while...

It saddens me deeply to see what is happening to the US. Border should and will stay closed for a long time however.

Thanks for the pics reformed. Enjoyed those.

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Did not make it into Henderson this summer powder. Have not heard of anyone finding anything in there either. Also, no...

^^^ Thanks.

Well, having scanned all my pics these two are pretty much the last ones I have found that are worth posting. Paul is the tiny figure in both pics. Somehow the grandeur of the mountains dwarfing...

Rude indeed. It took a bit of scrolling but I found the vid. His long legs made him unmistakable out there. Good skier.

Gary, you are just an awesome guy.

I am finding myself longing for some sense of agency with regard to the passing of our friend Paul and the best I can come up is sifting through my phone and posting pictures here. Forgive me if it...

Paul did not post here but he was a lurker for sure. I recall Hutz posting a pic of Grad Rock a few years back during that mega winger we had and me responding that I had plans to ski it at lunch on...

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The esteemed Paul Backhouse.

Heading to Kager Lake with the kids tomorrow myself. Linkage to Smithers Mountain Bike Association; https://smithersmountainbike.ca/trails/the-bluff-recreation-site/

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That's not me in the pic but I did get a brush saw from my buddy who is a silviculture contractor.

I am crazy busy in my life right now but let me know via these pages when you are in Smithers and I can either join you for an outing or at the very least hook you up with some adventurous folks.
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Any rumours floating around?

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The shame I feel at not being there for this. Apologies gentlemen.

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.... and I take no glee in saying that. I have no idea when we will ever see the California arm of our family again. We sure as sh*t aren't going down there any time soon, if ever again.

I was camping with the kids last night at Tyee Lake, setting up the tent and hammering these big nails I use as pegs into the hard ground with a hammer. The little one calls my name, I turn around...

This is the key. My wife is not a big skier, she has her own pursuits and passions. But she knows that skiing is sacrosanct. She never complains or utters a negative word when i take off skiing....

Been wondering that myself.

I've seen American plates parked at a local trail head and a forest service camp site in the last 2 days which is odd since the Canadian border is closed to Americans at this time.

Here's a link...

Sadly gentleman, Sweeney is out for me. Life. I offer my sincerest apologies and please do not interpret my not showing up as lack of appreciation and respect for our Northern Tribe. You guys are...

https://www.tetongravity.com/photo/ski/summer-turns-at-sweeny

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Life is crazy hectic right now for me now. Having said that, if I can get through my significant list of to-do's tomorrow and Monday, it is looking very promising for me attending the Northern...

GM at HBM resigned.

Fantastic dogs