Idaho Peak Van Shuttle

John Matthews from Silverton has stepped up to the plate to offer a shuttle service up Idaho Peak this summer. We are stoked. See his website at http://idahopeakshuttle.ca/

I am hoping to be on every single shuttle ride either hiking, taking photos, paragliding, mountain biking or getting some more history on the area.

Sufferfest 2013 - the one with snow.....

Sufferfest 2013 had epic snow conditions for all upper elevation events.
More information on this years events - http://kootenaysufferfest.com/

Silverton Canada Day Parade

Canada Day in Silverton

Lots of people out for Canada Day in Silverton. The parade was short and quick - not even a loop around the block like they do in New Denver for May Days. Old engines at work outside the blacksmith shop and a blacksmith display by Dr Birkholder and Jamie Barber. A market outside the Silverton Gallery and kids activities in the Park. The weather was perfect and I guess the fireworks went off at 10pm.

May Days 2011

Beautiful weather for the sunday parade and festivities down at Centennial Park.

Cell Phone Tower Installed

After three years of debate and some international publicity for New Denver we will have cell phone coverage. There were Facebook pages created for and against, the Chamber of Commerce took a stand against cell phone coverage partly on a get-away from it all standpoint. The town of New Denver held a referendum and based on the results asked Telus for no cell phone tower however the feds stepped in and over ruled.

New Denver May Days Parade

The winning entry - from Nikkei Internment Center. Beautiful and simple. The weather was perfect.

May Days May Pole Dance

Red Bull ColdRush at Retallack

Free skiing competition was held last weekend at Retallack Catskiing. Quite different from the quiet of New Denver. Videos and details

Christmas by the Lake

The November rains have ended. We have had our first snowfall in New Denver. Winter is here and the Christmas by the Lake festival is on this weekend in Silverton. Ice carving, mulled wine, arts and crafts made by locals make this a great outing for the whole family. More activities on their website

2009 Hills Garlic Festival

Once again the weather in New Denver was perfect for the 5,000 or so people attending the Garlic Festival. The gates opened at 10am with people coming from Nelson, Revelstoke, Golden, Nakusp and many other places. There was all types of garlic and other produce for sale. Entertainment and food kept everyone happy. New Denver is quiet once again tonight.

May Days

The first days of summer begin and the weather was beautiful in New Denver. Lots of people out on the boats and in the park with all the activities. Check out some of the adventures at NewDenverMayDays.com

I did not drag my camera out so you will have to settle for this beginning of summer shot - New Denver Visitor Center.

Photography by Sara

This summer the Glacier View Cabins in New Denver are proud to display photography by Sara Rainford. Sara produces a collection of postcards, notecards and framed prints which are on display in the cabins. They are also available for purchase online. Sara is pictured here with a collection of her notecards in front of the gardens at Glacier View. The photography is also for sale in New Denver at the local Friday Market and at select gift stores.

New Denver Market

Friday is Market Day. Officially the market runs from 10-2pm but locals know that to get the fresh produce and fresh baking turn up at 9am. Lots of local handcrafts and people both young and old. Sara Rainford and I work a small booth with photos of New Denver and area as framed prints, postcards, notecards and posters. You may also view some of them online. We load up a hand cart with our table and goods and walk the 2 blocks from Glacier View Cabins to the market on main street.