We are at a very special time of the year here in Rossland in a circumstance that does not happen every year. It has snowed before the deciduous and larch trees have lost thier leaves and needles. This create such a beautiful blend of green, orange, blue and white. It does not happen often, so I am making an effort to soak in as much of this natural wonder and possible. Sunspot cabin in a Sunspot. Artwork by Jennie Baillie. The Topping Creek area is starting to bring back

October 28 is a nice early start to season 2027. How amazing that my first turns of the season were powder turns. These turns were made at Strawberry pass today. Strawberry Pass is 16 km past Red Mountain Resort on highway 3B. With rain in Rossland at about 2C, I was sure there would be decent first turns to be created. the skiing was much better than I hoped for. There is 15-20 cm up there, I skied the road only and the only rocks I hit were with my pole plants. An ear

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