August 2017
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News briefs Off the grid in Slocan City Revving your way to into healthy dopamine Revelstoke Mountaineer August events calendar Clearing trail on Mt. Cartier Exploring Revelstoke’s hidden fishing holes Soaring with Revelstoke’s paragliding scene Revelstoke’s fire department celebrates 125 years
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Cover: Our August style feature Hand Picked (page 35) explores the eclectic styles generated by often seasonal, occasionally nomadic Revelstoke residents, pairing them with certain wildflowers for a unique take on both human and floral newcomers to town. Photo: Charise Folnovic
Planning your Revelstoke landscape design Adventure Buddy trip to the Akolkolex Spokin’ Word advice for first-time MTB buyers LUNA artist Angela Gooliaff New boutique Stoke Hotel opens Big Bend Cafe brings serves classic Canadian Style: Hand Picked LUNA Arts Festival Instagram contest
Correction: The photo that accompanied our story ‘You dream it, we build it,’ in our July issue was wrongly attributed. It was selected from many photos taken during a tour of work done by Take to Heart, but in fact the staircase pictured was created by Lortap Enterprises Ltd. and built and installed by Jordan Cochrane Construction. We apologize for the error.
The Revelstoke Mountaineer Magazine is a free monthly magazine featuring the best of Revelstoke outdoor life, food, style, visitor experiences, lifestyles, entertainment, home style, and healthy living.
Creative Director Aaron Orlando
Each month we distribute free copies to over 100 public venues across Revelstoke, including accommodations, shops, restaurants, cafes, community centres, bars, and everywhere people meet. We are an independent, locally owned publication dedicated to showcasing our amazing mountain town and the great people who create the stoke.
Graphic Design Chris Payne
For more information, including details on advertising rates, please call, or visit our parallel online publication at www.revelstokemountaineer.com and click on the advertising tab. Phone: 250-814-8710 Mailing Address: PO BOX 112, 606 Railway Avenue, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0
Contributors (L to R) Imogen Whale: When Imogen Whale isn’t moonlighting as a journalist and writer based in Revelstoke, she’s out playing with her family or horses. She’s happily tripping the light fantastic Bryce Borlick is a world traveler, outdoor enthusiast, and urban refugee whom you’re most likely to find wandering the mountains in search of nothing in particular. With an unruly interest in sustainability and permaculture, he may be the only person in Revelstoke dreaming of one day doing burnouts in an electric F-250 towing a tiny house. Charise Folnovic: Born in the armpit of Ontario and raised a cage-free Albertan, Charise is a lover of the arts and cultures, travel, ice cream and social justice. She holds a Bachelor of Design degree and is a freelance artist who hopes to make a difference in people’s lives and eventually the world’s.
Eliisa Tennant: Born with adventure in her heart and raised in Revelstoke, Eliisa spends most of her time soaking up the mountain life. Whether it’s being on top of the world via snowmobile or paddleboarding on Lake Revelstoke Eliisa has true passion for the outdoors. She is happiest when found behind the lens exploring or writing about her experiences. Rebecca Marchildon is a mother of two who is passionate about health, fitness and family! She studied Journalism Print, Group Fitness Instruction and is currently training to be a Health Coach through Integrative Nutrition. She’s the owner of Revelution Fitness & Yoga and eager to share her passion with fellow Revelstokians! Tegan Dean moved to Revelstoke from Australia in 2012 and fell in love with the town. She loves hair, art, moss and doesn’t mind wearing a hat. She lives by the mantra that your vibe attracts your vibe. She works at Birch & Lace.
Sarah j Spurr: Sarah is a mixed media visual artist originally from the 705/Kawartha Lakes Ontario, and has been a Revelstoke resident for the past three years. Heavily inspired by the natural environment and her relationship with it. Stoked on all the things she’s discovering in British Columbia and the way these fresh influences have found ways into her home, heart and art-making.
Matt Timmins is an Ontario-born photographer with a background in photojournalism. He moved to the Rockies in 2008, and made the move to Revelstoke three years later. His love for travel and the outdoors have kept him on the move the last couple of years, but he always finds his way back to Revelstoke. You can see his work at matthewtimminsphoto.com.
Heather Hood aspires to never be too serious, see the wonderment in every day life and take advantage of any opportunity to rhyme. She can always find an occasion to drink bubbly and has a great passion for wine.
Emily Kemp is a Revelstoke-based journalist and author. Claudia Bambi is a graphic designer and illustrator based in Revelstoke. Her illustrations are designed to transport you to an imaginary world of wonderment. 3