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We’ll be rockin’ out all afternoon with Castlegar’s Motes & Oats. Known for their powerful harmonies and feel good songs, Melissa and Shannon won the 2013 Best Folk/Country Kootenay Music Award.

With the market staying open an hour later, we encourage everyone to head to downtown Rossland between 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.— grab some hot cooked dinner, visit with your favorite vendor, and dance the afternoon away.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

UPCOMING

NAUGHTY KNICKERS NIGHT Saturday, August 17 @ Rossland Miners Hall. Doors open 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8:00 p.m. Back by popular demand! Tickets $15 at Cafe Books or Miners Hall.

GOLDEN CITY DAYS Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7 Pick up your parade entry form at the Rossland Chamber of Commerce or email director@rossland.bclibrary.ca for a copy. Plan to build your outhouse and enter the outhouse races - contact Mike at 362-5244 for info.

Start collecting your unwanted items for our community white elephant sale on Sept. 7. If your group would like to organize and host an interactive family-friendly event during the GCD weekend, contact Terry at rbrinson@telus.net.

FRENCH ADVENTURE CAMP August 25-29, 1:00-3:30 p.m. each day, for youth ages 11-14 years.

This week-long camp is a perfect way to support the emerging French speaker. Campers will have fun doing something interesting every day while listening, speaking and practicing their French skills. Brogan Pastro will lead this camp with assistance from other local youth who are fluent in French.

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RCAC MUSIC IN THE PARK Thursdays, 7p.m. @ The Gyro Park Gazebo, Trail. Admission by Donation - $2 min.

Contact: 250-364-3003, info@trailarts.com August 14 - Sarah Burton Trio Folk Rock, alternative country

August 21 - Sunshine Drive rocking funky blues quintet.

August 28 - Old Time Fiddlers Traditional music TASTE OF THE KOOTENAYS Sunday September 7, 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 pm. @ the Prestige Mountain Resort in Rossland.

THE WHISKEYJACKS August 14 LIVE @ the Market The only spot to find outdoor LIVE music EVERY week ALL summer!

Thursdays, downtown, 3-6 pm.

SUMMER READING CLUB Wednesdays July 2 to Aug 20, 1:00 to 4:30 pm. Join Sage and Sally for some funny business on Wednesday afternoons. Six to eight years old from 1 to 2:30 pm; nine to 12 years old from 3 to 4:30 pm.

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ROSSLAND SWIMMING POOL A great place to be when it’s hot out!

Public Swim is daily from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and Family Swim is from 4:005:30 p.m.

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KIDS HOUR AT THE MUSEUM August 13, 2-3:00 p.m. @ the Rossland Historical Museum. This week: Our 6th and final session will be jam packed with fun activities related to the early community life in Rossland.

Activities will include local map making, sending a personal letter at the post office, and dress up games.

Our fun and enthusiastic guides look forward to seeing you! Children aged 7-10. Admission $2 per child. Call the museum at 250-362-7722 for more info.

HERITAGE WALKING TOUR AT THE ROSSLAND MUSEUM Every Thursday and Saturday until Ausgust 30. 11:00 am - 12:00 p.m. @ The Miners Union Hall Join our interpretive guide Maddie for an informative tour of Rossland’s downtown heritage buildings. Donations will be greatfully accepted.

GOLD FEVER FOLLIES July 1 – August 23 @ The Miners Union Hall. Showtimes: 3:00 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Come and experience two great local attractions for one price! Purchase a Golden Ticket and enjoy the Rossland Historical Museum and Gold Fever Follies for $20 as well as receive a load of great discounts from local businesses. Tickets are on sale at the Rossland Historical Museum.

ROSSLAND MOUNTAIN MARKET Thursdays June 5 to October 2, 3 to 6 p.m. Downtown between NDCU and Ross Vegas. Your weekly dose of fresh, local food and plenty of arts and culture! Live music every week.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE Saturdays May 24 to Oct. 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. @ Jubilee Field (RSS school) in Rossland. Tuesdays 5 p.m. @ Trail Middle School fields.

Ultimate is a team frisbee game. Beginners welcome! Pick up games are free!

OPEN MIC NIGHT Tuesdays 9 to 11 p.m. Join us every Tuesday and strut your stuff up on stage! With a new host every two weeks its gearing up to be a season of fantastic new talent and great music.

Sign up sheet located in the foyer of The Flying Steamshovel.

TEEN NIGHT Tuesdays 6-8 p.m. @ the Rossland Public Library. Let Sage and Sally know what you want to do at Teen Night. Come out and make this your teen night.

JIVE FOR BEGINNERS Tuesdays 7 p.m. @ the Miners’ Hall Every Tuesday night at the Miners’ Hall at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 for adults and $3 for students.

CHURCH OF DIRT Mondays May 12 to Sep 29, 5:30 p.m.

Come out and get dirty, meet great folks young and old, and add to our fantastic trail system. No experience needed - just a passion for our local trails. Contact Scott at scotfor@ gmail.com for more information.

ROSSLAND SENIORS Monday 1:30 p.m. Seniors Art Club meets. Contact Edith at 250-362-4477.

Monday 7:00 p.m. Rossland Quilters Guild meets. Contact Dayanne at 250-362-7727.

Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Rossland Old Time Fiddlers play. Visitors should contact Richie or Audrey at 250-362-9465.

Thursday 9:30 - 11 a.m. Seniors stretching exercises and morning tea and snacks.

SUBMISSIONS This page is for community, charity or fundraising events that are free or (nearly so) at the discretion of the editor. Dated events take priority and every effort will be made to ensure the publication of all contributions, as space allows. If you have previously posted an event and want it to run again, provide an up-to-date version with contact details to editor@rosslandnews.com or or give us a call at 250-365-6397. Thank you.

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On July 26, 2014 at 1758 hours the Trail and Greater District Detachment, BC Ambulance Service and the Kootenay Boundary Regional Fire Rescue were notified of a serious motor vehicle accident in the Violin Lake area near Trail.

Police and fire rescue eventually located a single vehicle rollover on a gravel road near Casino. A 43 year old female from Trail was found deceased at the scene. A 38 year old male, also from Trail was found to have minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the accident.

The police do not believe the deceased was wearing her seat belt and this was a significant contributing factor in her death. The investigation into the cause of the accident is still under investigation.

Ban on campfires

A BC Day press release from the Southeast Fire Centre indicates a ban on campfire took effect Tuesday, August 5 at noon.

The measure adds to precautions which include an open burning ban ordered on July 2.

“With the current trend of warm and dry weather in British Columbia, wildfires have displayed very aggressive behaviour and required additional fire suppression resources,” the press release is worded, in part. “Human-caused wildfires can divert critical resources and crews from responding to naturally occurring wildfires.”

Specifically, prohibited activities (as per the press release) will include: * Campfires, as defined in the wildfire regulation. * The burning of any waste, slash or other materials. * Stubble or grass fires of any size over any area. * The use of burning barrels of any size or description. * The use of fireworks, sky lanterns, tiki torches or chimineas (outdoor fire pits).

The Southeast Fire Centre, by way of the August 4 communique, stipulates that “The open burning prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown lands and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by fire departments.

Please check with local governments for any other restrictions before lighting any fire.

“Anyone found in violation of a fire prohibition, including campfires, may be issued a ticket for up to $345. Anyone who causes a wildfire through arson or recklessness may be fined up to $1 million, spend up to three years in prison and be held accountable for associated firefighting costs.”

Correction

In the August 7 edition of the Rossland News the photos for the Rossland Beer article were incorrectly attributed to Josefin Svedberg. The photos were courtesy of the Rossland Beer Co. We apologize for any misunderstanding this may have caused.

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Go snow: Jim Sinclair Rossland News

Rossland City Council, at it’s regular meeting of August 11 voted in favour of amending the City’s Official Community Plan (OCP) to reflect a greater level of cooperation with the area’s prime tourist draw.

First and second readings had been given on July 14 to create an amendment bylaw deleting a policy that, “The City will not supply water for snowmaking” from the OCP. During discussion the clear consensus was that the City should be as accommodating as is reasonably possible with the Red Mountain Resort given the resort’s massive impact on the local economy and culture. Striking such a policy from the OCP gives a fresh environment to a process that is new to the mountain operation.

News Snowmaking impediments to be removed from City’s community plan

“The snowmaking is a brand new initiative,” said Mayor Greg Granstrom following the council meeting. “In order to make it work we needed to remove that bit of language from the OCP.” The value of the snowmaking capability to a ski resort is, understandably, large, and is likely to increase visits to the area in a big way.

“This (snowmaking) is a whole new addition to the mountain,” said the mayor. “It was initially designed for a training facility. So they’ll be able to make snow in November.”

The volume of water required is not huge according to Granstrom, who said that the city will be in control of it. “If we do get low we’ll just say ‘no more,’ but as far as what it means to Rossland, it’s a very significant economic initiative. It’ll bring people from all over the world.”

Council balks at pay hike Jim Sinclair Rossland News

City council, during the regular August 11 meeting looked at a draft resolution that would bump up their pay.

Here’s how the proposal was worded in the agenda: “Resolved that Staff draft a new ‘Council Remuneration Bylaw’ to include a 25 per cent increase for the year 2015 followed by a 10 per cent increase for each year in 2016, 2017 and 2018.”

Each year CivicInfo BC publishes surveys available to local governments, comparing such topics as wages and benefits. The survey indicates that, among communities with a population of 4,000 or less, Rossland has the lowest paid municipal or district council in the province.

On a list of 22 comparable communities (cities, towns, villages and districts) Rossland came in at number 22 with a mayors annual salary and expenses of $11,797.

Councillors also were the lowest paid on the list, at $6,016.

The average of the salaries listed were $19,790 and $10,564 for mayors and councillors, respectively.

Councillor Judy Blomme moved in favour of the boost, citing the possibility that greater compensation could lead to a greater variety of citizens deciding to run for council seats.

“It’s really unfortunate that we’re on the bottom of the list,” she said.

“I agree that it’s unfortunate we’re at the bottom of the heap,” said Councillor Kathy Moore. It’s really important to get more people to run.”

Moore referred to people she’s heard about who do contract work, and if they could maybe drop a contract or two they could have time for council.

“We might get some other interesting people to work,” she added.

Moore, however, indicated

A group of eight Jim Sinclair Rossland News

Mature competitors across the province prove each year that the joy of sporting activity does not have to diminish with advancing years.

The B.C. Seniors games, from September 9-13 are the latest opportunity for seniors to take part in a richly rewarding

athletic or otherwise competitive experience.

Listed below are the local residents (and their sports) who will make the trip to Langley next month: • Cyclists John Lakes and Steve Langley • Ice Hockey players Ron Kassian and Mike Ramsey

she’d vote against the motion because it “… kind of sets unrealistic expectations.”

Councillor Tim Thatcher said he didn’t know of anyone in civic politics who runs for the money. He also stated the opinion that the matter should be left for the next council to decide upon.

Mayor Greg Granstrom agreed that anyone entering this field with a financial motivation is misguided.

“This is a public service job without a doubt,” he said.

“If you want to support your community, this is the place to do it. To say that if we increase remuneration, we will increase the (number of) people that run. I disagree with that.”

Councillor Cary Fisher was last to speak on the issue, as Councillor Jill Spearn was absent from the meeting.

“I really don’t notice the money that we make,” said Fisher. “So raising it by 25 per cent doesn’t really matter one way or the other.”

Eight Rosslanders get ready for Seniors’ Games

• Ice curler Laurie Karn • Swimmer Barb Roberts •Track & Field specialist Jeff Ginalias, and, • Horseshoe player Les Anderson “This’ll be my fifth year,” said hockey player Ron Kassian on August 6. “It’s great, really interesting. The first time I

went I was amazed at the number of people, especially those over 65 and 70.”

Kassian feels the games are worthwhile to check out, for any age. They may be inspired to be more active.

“It would be good for anyone,” said Kassian, “to go and see just who’s competing.”

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Our view

Don’t add to the fire danger As we get further into August it looks like the hot and dry weather will be here for a while.

With the recent fire in Slocan Park, residents are once again reminded how fragile our balance with nature really is.

It doesn’t take much to turn a small backyard fire into a full-blown blaze.

At the Southeast Fire Centre, fire information offices are urging great care and have, in fact, enacted a campfire ban.

There have been several lightningcaused fires in the region recently, including the 120 hectare blaze in Slocan Park. Any man-made fires pull resources away from those natural fires.

One thing about fires is that they are very unpredictable. Winds and tree lines can affect how quick a fire spreads and in which direction it goes.

The extremely dry conditions mean the fire risk is very high. New fires will start easily, spread rapidly and challenge fire suppression efforts.

Residents need to ensure they are not hindering fire crews by adding to fire danger.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Committed to doing it right To the Residents of Rossland, For the past several months we have been investing in the hotel at Red Mountain’s design development and project team. We have assembled a worldclass group of architects, consultants and operators.

Our intention is for this hotel to reflect the character of Rossland; small in stature but large in character, with an eye to the outdoors and a no-pretense attitude. Great people, great spaces, great food, great views. Warm and comfortable. A place that enhances, not reinvents, the

local flavour.

You have certainly heard about or noticed the work going on at our site. We have exposed the rock to determine the extent of further excavation requirements.

With this information in hand, we now know that our best course of action is to not try to rush work prior to the onset of winter, but rather to continue refining our design and resume work in earnest in the spring of 2015. This schedule puts us on a path for an opening sometime late summer or early fall 2016. We will keep you updated with addi-

tional details as they become available.

In addition to the hotel progress update and introduction, I also want to thank all of you for your hospitality and assistance with our project. My family and friends have visited often and you have made us feel right at home each time.

We have stayed, dined and shopped in Rossland, skied and snowboarded at Red, hiked a portion of the Seven Summits Trail, relaxed at Nancy Greene Park and enjoyed the area golf courses. You embody a genuine sense of hospitality that is

overlaid on a palette of an independent, adventurous and fun-loving spirit. It’s the people that make the place.

And that’s why we decided to build a hotel here.

This hotel will be a part of Red Mountain Resort for a very long time. We are committed to doing it right, as we intend to enjoy it with all of the friends we have made in Rossland over the past seven years.

As always, I am looking forward to my next visit to Rossland.

Spencer Clements, President,William Cole Companies.

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Density discussed in depth at Council meeting Jim Sinclair Rossland News

Rossland City Council, on August 11 dealt with the issue of a zoning amendment bylaw relating to the old Cook Avenue School site.

The proposed bylaw sought to change the site from a public–institutional, to a mixed density residential designation. First and second reading had been given to the bylaw on July 14.

Density of development was a key point of discussion on the agenda item, including comments from developer Cezary Ksiazek who vigorously promoted higher allowable density,

expressing the feeling that the Official Community Plan (OCP) “…was created to grow the City of Rossland and attract more people.”

In basic terms, some just wanted higher density than what the city was proposing for the site.

Addressing council, Mr. Ksiazek produced numerous documents, and drew attention to a letter from the Rossland Chamber of Commerce, supporting his push toward a trend to higher densities in general.

The letter, from Chamber president Dan Eheler, states, in part, “His (Ksiazek’s) plan is to build multi-

family town homes with affordability in mind to keep costs as low as possible to attract young families.”

As the matter was further discussed, Councillor Cary Fisher pointed out that he’d heard residents, at different times, speak in favour of higher residential densities only to change their minds if a development was proposed close to their homes.

The councillor also touched upon the benefits of affordable housing, how greater densities can mean lower home prices and, subsequently, an increase in young families or people looking to start fami-

lies. He bemoaned the negative trend illustrated by a series of school closures in the area. Contacted the next day, he clarified that while talking about higher densities, he had a gradual, strictly controlled scenario in mind, “… not like putting up a 10-story condo in the middle of a residential neighbourhood,” he said.

The issue, by way of zoning amendment bylaws 2563 and 2573 (allowing for lower densities than some had hoped for) received third reading and adoption.

In other council business: • A request from Rossland Property

Legacy Training Centre Set to open at Red mountain resort Red Mountain Resort and the Red Mountain Racers are very proud to announce the opening of the Legacy Training Centre at Red Mountain Resort. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to offer pre-season training for the 2014/15 season. A dedicated alpine training environment will be available on Red Mountain November 15 to December 12.

Red Mountain Resort opens to the public on December

13. There will continue to be training space December 13 to 21, however, there may be reduced availability, balancing the need for public access to open ski terrain.

With the investment of $1.5M in a state-of-the-art snowmaking system, Legacy will provide coverage of up to two GS and six slalom lanes on the Racer Pitch (T-bar) and upper sections of the Back Trail for its inaugural year.

“This will not only be great

for early season training but it will also ensure we can offer a consistent race surface for events we host throughout the season,” said club president Christine Andison.

“The dream that was initiated in 1998 by Sean Valentine, Brian Fry, Don Stevens and Steve Hilts has finally become something tangible,” said Andison, event coordinator for the club. “This is a very exciting time for the racers and for the community of Rossland.

Slocan Park fire 20 per cent contained Fire officials say a wildfire on a ridge above Slocan Park is now 20 per cent contained as crews plan to continue controlled burns today.

Information officer Julie Castonguay said crews completed about half of their burns yesterday, intended to help create a control line on the fire’s southern flank.

However, the activity has resulted in increased visibility of smoke and flames. The burns are expected to be completed today.

Castonguay said

Tuesday’s cooler weather “definitely helped.”

The south flank’s hose line is now completed, while it is 90 per cent established on the east flank and 80 per cent on the west flank.

The fire is now officially measured at 90 hectares — smaller than the 120 hectares originally estimated.

Ninety-one firefighters are working on the blaze, along with 17 support staff and nine helicopters.

Nine helipads are helping crews gain access to the fire.

An evacuation alert

Helicopter (white dot) working on the south flank.

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issued a week ago Tuesday remains in effect for 47 homes.

Castonguay also asked tubers to be careful, as helicopters are using the Slocan River as a water source.

“There have been no incidents, but sometimes locals didn’t

know it was happening,” she said. “People should be looking up.

The water is noisy, and they may not hear the helicopters. We’re not saying don’t tube, but be cautious.”

She said special attention should be paid at deeper areas.

Investments to be relieved of a commitment to provide about two hectares of parkland above the Wagon Road, was approved.

• Council approved a request for a new waterline to be installed at 1990 Co-

lumbia Avenue.

• Council agreed to postpone the Spokane Street capital project until 2015, and that $82,225 (including a 15 per cent contingency) is allocated to replace the Pinewood water line in 2014.

• And, council voted to allocate $60,000 from this year’s budget to complete the engineered drawings for the Queen Street Wall Capital Project in order to tender the project by February, 2015.

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Michael Mooney qualifies for World Masters Mountain Bike Championships Kate Harrison Whiteside Rossland News

Former Rossland resident Michael Mooney won gold for the Men’s 50+ category of the 2014 Canadian Mountain Bike Masters Championships at Sun Peaks Resort in May. He is now off to Norway for the World Masters Championships on August 24.

“We’re beside ourselves,” said Michael’s mother, Karen Mooney of Kelowna.

“We’re very excited for him.”

Mooney was born in Rossland in 1963 and graduated from high school there. He spent a few years ski racing and many more years bike riding, and after moving to Vancouver he continued to ride socially.

His son took up bike racing and Michael met another father who showed interest.

They asked, “Why aren’t we racing?” and the rest is history.

At the Canadian event,

Centre: Michael Mooney at the podium.

Mooney took the Masters gold and his friend, Colin Yarrow, won in the 40+ category. These wins qualified Mooney and Yarrow for the UCI Mountain Bike Masters World Championships being held at Hefjel Park in Lillehammer, Norway this month. Mooney’s son Cole made it a hat-trick, taking first in the B.C. Cup U17 event.

“The cool thing for me

was at the Canadian Championships; my son won his group,” said Mooney. “For me that was more special.

It will always be a highlight.

My son and I are traveling around, camping and hanging out. Mountain biking is unique in that we can attend the same events.”

Lois Haynes of Rossland is very proud of her nephew. “He only started racing two years ago,” said Haynes, who says Mooney has many friends and family in Rossland supporting him. “This is a racing community. You can say it doesn’t matter when you start. Michael’s proved that.”

“Local guys have been a real inspiration,” said Mooney. “I saw that you can do it. Lots of Rossland people do very well at mountain biking too.”

“I want to bike as long as possible,” he added, indicating he doesn’t want to become idle as he grows older.

“We live in a place so suited for (biking).”

Regarding the Canadian event Mooney said, “I did it for fun and it worked out well. I was surprised but I have ridden a lot, and with a really great group of people.”

“The nice thing about racing is you are focused on how you ride, the technical aspects,” explains Mooney.

“I think it makes me a safer rider. That’s just one of the benefits.”

Mooney and Yarrow leave for Norway on August 18. It will be the first time they’ve attended such an event, although Mooney has raced in U.S. competitions.

“I don’t have any expectations, but I’ll go for a nice, clean run. We want to be serious, focused and do the best we can,” Mooney concluded.

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“It was really, really, really good,” someone shouted out as people started to leave. The audience took to mimicking jokes and moves from the show, and hummed renditions of the soundtrack to “Off the Rails” could be

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The beloved Seven Summits Poker Ride will take place on August 31. Organizer Tyler Merringer emphasizes that it is a long and strenuous group ride, so should you decide to sign up make sure you have what it takes to finish!

This year is the tenth edition of the ride and volunteers and organizers are thrilled to be putting on another event.

The Facebook page asks “Do you want to ride the Seven Summits IMBA epic with 100 close friends?” It’s a friendly ride—costume optional—so leave your competitiveness at home.

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any type of weather. In 2009, for example, there was even snow. Though a snack and drink station will be at the half way point on Granite Mountain, plenty of food and water will be needed to complete the ride so be sure to pack some along. The finish line will be at Lions Campground where beers, burgers and a T-shirt will be ready and waiting.

“It’s fun, always a super fun time,” says Merringer. He adds that it’s a great day to “celebrate a great sport and a great trail.” Participants of the group ride mostly come out of British Columbia, Alberta and Washington, though there will be many locals attending the event. Merringer expects around 150 riders in total.

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Aventures à Gwillim Lakes Par Suzanne Paquin Des paysages magnifiques vous attendent si vous tentez l’aventure de Gwillim Lakes. D’où que vous venez, il faut vous rendre à Slocan et prendre la route Gravel Pit Road vers les Valhallas. Soyez prêts à vous faire brasser, car c’est 42 km de gravelle qui vous attend. Les 2 derniers km sont vraiment difficiles à parcourir. Le gouvernement n’entretient plus les routes dans cette partie du parc. Il est recommandé de conduire un 4 roues motrices.

Du stationnement, la vue sur les monts qui dominent Gwillim Lakes est magnifique, on en oublie le supplice de la route. Si vous allez camper pour plusieurs jours, apportez de la broche “à poules “ pour entourer votre véhicule, afin de décourager les porcs-épics qui adorent gruger les lignes de freins! Que voulez-vous, tous les goûts sont dans la nature! Apportez aussi de bonnes bottes et des bâtons de marche pour faciliter la montée et la descente.

La montée peut prendre entre 2 à 3 heures. Après environ une heure, on arrive à Drinnon Lake. Nous prenons toujours le temps de prendre un goûter et d’admirer la vue de Lucifer; la première montagne qu’on va monter le lendemain. Arrivé au sommet; le plateau, on installe la tente et on explore les lieux. À cet endroit, on trouve une cache contre les ours. Il y a aussi un coin-repas avec

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On décide quels sommets on ira escalader le lendemain.

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Quand tout est tranquille, on peut entendre le son de la chute d’eau où l'on peut aller se doucher si on est courageux.

Il me faut parler des visiteurs nocturnes, gros, mais pas dangereux. Les cerfs viennent brouter autour des tentes.

La première fois, on se demande s’ils ne vont pas nous piétiner, mais si on bouge dans la tente, ils partent au galop.

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