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on un l September 27th!
As of July 17, Columbia Basin Trust funding has been
confirmed for the new mul ‐use, year‐round trail connec ng Kicking Horse Mountain Resort and the Cedar Lake recrea on area. Work will begin with an
ini al survey and trail rou ng op ons, quickly followed by machine clearing . A trail corridor for winter use should be cleared by the middle of September, with
the final trail in place no later than June of 2016! The
Golden Outdoor Recrea on Associa on has worked hard
to bring all stakeholders together to support the
funding of the trail and we would like to thank all of the homeowners who helped to
secure the grant. This trail will be a great asset to our mountain , and we couldn’t have done it without you.
The new Cedars development has everybody talking. These semi‐detached
CLIMBERS ON THE VIA FERRATA
Well, this summer has already proven to be a very
exci ng one, with the addi on of the Via Ferrata, the new assisted climbing route up
Terminator Ridge.
Homeowners will get 10% off of the price of this new
a rac on with their Loyalty card! See more about the Via Ferrata and an interview with one of the guides on page 3.
Our extended summer hours are allowing more people to enjoy the Grizzly Bear Refuge,
Gondola Sightseeing and dining at Eagle’s Eye
restaurant. All this plus the downhill biking will be going
Happy riders on opening day
Message from Hans & Mike townhomes are the best and latest in quality and design, with very energy efficient
construc on. The builder can provide customiza on for the clients to make every property
unique. The disclosure statement and pricing are now out. Get the latest news and picture on page 4 and don’t
forget to drop by the Discovery center for more
informa on.
Upcoming!! The Harvest Weekend is almost here…
Check out page 5 for a preview of the ac vi es. Tickets on sale soon!
Read all about how Boo is doing on Page 2.
The results for the Western Open B.C. Cup are posted on
page 4.
We would once again like to thank Homeowners for their
con nued support and passion for our mountain. Please enjoy these last few
weeks of the summer season.
Hans Nieuwenhuis
Chief Development Officer
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Boo is looking fantas c and is currently weighing
610lbs. It seems that Boo is ac vely pu ng on
20‐25lbs each week. His daily calories have also
increased slightly & Boo is receiving a few more
supplements for breakfast and dinner. With
hyperphagia around the corner, Boo will now steadily
increase his daily calories. Once he enters his
hyperphagia state Boo will ingest 40,000 calories each
day un l it is me to enter is hiberna on state. The
berries have all been abundant in Boo’s enclosure and
he has wasted no me capitalizing on that natural
food source to assist him with his ever impressive
annual weight gain. It has been remarkable to
observe how long Boo has been spending foraging
these days. Naps are far and few between, Boo
understands berry season is a short season so there is
no me to waste napping. With two months le in
our summer season, come check out Boo and watch
him gain weight over August and September.
September there will be a contest to guess Boo’s
weight on the 27th which is our final day of our
summer opera ng season. Contest will open
September 1st,
make sure to stop
by & enter for a
chance to win.
Prize to be
determined.
Nicole Gangnon,
Refuge Ranger
Boo Update
Goodbye From Yasmin:
What a wonderful last two ‐and‐a‐half years it has been! I’ve loved ge ng to know all of the amazing Homeowners
here at Kicking Horse.
Though I’m very much looking forward to my new challenge of becoming a mother for the first me, please know I will miss you all dearly. That being said, I am more than confident in Lisa’s abili es in taking on Homeowner Rela ons and am so excited for you all to get to know her.
She is a great addi on to our team.
I will be taking a year‐long maternity leave but will remain in Golden, so I hope to bump into you. Therefore, rather than saying “Goodbye”, I’d like to say “See you soon”.
All the best!
Yasmin
Introduc on to Lisa:
Hi Everyone! I will be the new Real Estate Development Coordinator while Yasmin is on leave. I am very excited to be joining the team here at the resort and would like to extend my apprecia on to everyone who has supported me, and especially to Hans and Yasmin who have worked very hard to make this transi on as smooth as possible.
Congratula ons Yasmin, I wish you all the best!
I look forward to ge ng to know as many Homeowners as I possibly can, so please drop in at the Discovery Center at any me. I would love to hear from you, and get to know each of you , and how I can make your experience here
the best it can be!
Lisa
Real Estate Discovery Center Update:
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We caught up with Lisa Roddick, one
of the Via Ferrata guides to find out
the latest news and why our Home-
owners are going to love this new
adventure!
First of all , we would like to get to know you. How long have you been
at KHMR? I have been at the resort for 5 winter seasons as Patrol. This is my first summer. I'm happy to be spending the summer in the cool alpine. In the past I was ra guiding spending most of my summers down in the valley and on the water. This is a welcome
change.
Where are you from, and what do you like to do with your spare me? I am from Burlington, Ontario. I have been in Golden for 6 years now. I am
a kayaker, biker and skier.
What does your posi on involve?
Each morning we do a Route Check which involves; checking the cables and anchors for integrity or damage,
checking boulders which we've marked to ensure they're not moving or shi ing and cleaning up any rock fall on our route. Then we come back,
gear up our guests and orientate them to the system they will be using before we hike over to the beginning of both routes which is the Hanging Glory Suspension Bridge. During the
climb we try to help manage everyone's energy and we stop to chat and learn about the Columbia Valley as we go. A er each tour we
check the integrity of the gear used, clean it and record it all.
You have been with the resort
throughout the installa on. Can you share what that was like?
During the installa on we were spending 8 ‐ 10 hours a day in harness, hanging on the rock
working. We had so much different gear hanging from our harnesses in order to move around, drill and clean holes and glue the elements into them, as well as lunch, water and extra layers. With all this gear
hanging off of me and using it while exhausted and hanging on the wall I dropped many things, some I was
able to recover, others not so much.
Can you tell us something about the Via Ferrata that the Homeowners
may not know? Our system is only the 2nd in the
whole world to be opera ng with the Aeroligne system which was
developed by Prisme, the company who designed and installed our
routes. The Aeroligne system has a steel link which is similar to a
carabiner which slides onto the cable and then does not come off at any point un l you finish the route. This
makes people very safe, being constantly connected, it also lowers the probability of human error while
moving along the cable.
What would you tell someone who is new to climbing if they wanted to experience the route, but were nerv-
ous? Absolutely no experience is needed. Just a moderate level of fitness and an interest in new adventures and
STAFF SPOTLIGHT: Lisa Roddick—Via Ferrata Guide
challenges. We are not on a meline and we are not in any rush. There are plenty of opportuni es to take breaks,
enjoy the scenery and just "hang around".
What do you like best about your
job? So far my 2 favourite things about my new job are mee ng new, like‐minded people and helping many overcome fears and challenges to make it
through our Ascension or Discovery Routes.
Can you tell us about the routes? Now that the Via Ferrata is finished and we have had me to take some tours through both routes we have a be er understanding of how it all
works. The Ascension Route is about 465m long and the Discovery Route is 330m long. It is impossible to assign me limits to the routes. Each group is different with how fast they want to
charge through the route or how much they want to enjoy it, take their me and enjoy the view. Everyone who has
joined us so far has had a great experience, really enjoyed their climb and is just about as stoked about the
Via Ferrata as we are!
Lisa Roddick having
fun on the Job!
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Even with the weather turning ugly on the weekend of the Western Open B.C. Cup downhill bike races, everyone who came out had a great me, and spirits
were high. Congratula ons to all those who came out to brave the elements and make this event a huge success!
Photo by Danielle Baker
Here are the results….
Elite Women's podium - Clair Buchar (1st), Michelle Griffiths (2nd), and Britany Methot (3rd).
Junior Expert Men's podium - Jack Almond (1st), Adam Woodhouse (2nd), Alex Silverthorne (3rd), and Dillon
Morrison (4th).
Elite Men's podium; Chris Kovarik (1st), Rob Fraser (2nd), Anthony Evans (3rd), Cody Macarthur (4th), and Nick
Grimm (5th).
Western Open Recap
Max Cre ne, Director of Business
Development & Guest Services
The Cedars
Launched in June, the Cedars development is the
newest at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. These
slope‐side
semi‐detached homes are now becoming available,
and we are happy to announce that
Units 1 and 2 are now complete, with building for
Units 7 and 8 finishing in the fall of 2015.
When you are interested in seeing the showhome, it
is available for viewing. Contact Hans or Lisa at the
Real Estate
Discovery Center.
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2015 Homeowner's Harvest Weekend Friday, August 28
Mission Hill Winemaker’s Dinner at Eagle’s Eye
Join us at Eagle’s Eye for the summer’s hottest event – the Mission Hill winemaker’s dinner. Stay tuned on the KHMR webpage for the menu and further details!
Saturday, August 29
Welcome Reception Brunch. 11:00 am to 12:30 pm
A hearty brunch buffet at the Golden Golf Course Clubhouse starts the first full day of activities! The brunch menu includes :
Selection of Juices Seasonal Sliced Fruit
Selection of Breakfast Pastries Quinoa Breakfast Bowl with Toppings
Sliced Deli Meats & Cheeses Scrambled Eggs or Frittata
Buttermilk Blueberry Pancakes Breakfast Potatoes, Bacon & Sausage
Freshly Brewed Seattle’s Best Blend Coffee and Tazo teas
Your Choice! Choose between one of two Activity Options as part of your ticket.
Op on #1 Our annual Classic 18 hole tournament. Texas Scramble. 11:00 am (registra on) ‐5:30 pm Op on #2 Family Whitewater Ra ing. Join us for an amazing family‐friendly whitewater ra ing trip on the
Kicking Horse River. Restricted to 90 lbs or more. Arrive at 2pm for a 2:30 departure.
Sunday August 30
Homeowner Exclusive Grizzly Bear Tour 9:00 a.m. –10:00 a.m. Every par cipant will receive a gift from the Kicking Horse Grizzly Bear Society. Meet at Catamount base at 8:45 for uploading.
Rock Climbing Clinic at the Dogtooth Climbing Gym 11:45 p.m.—2:00 p.m. Kids will have lots of exploring and climbing at their own pace. Please arrive on time to sign waivers for your child. Limited availability!
Family Adventure Center 11:00 am – 3:00 am Family fun for everyone at the new activity center next to the pump track. Volleyball, horseshoes, badminton and beach tennis. $30
deposit for safe return of equipment is required at the Kicking Horse General store.
Via Ferrata 2 Hour tours departs at 10:30 a.m. 12:30 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. 4 hour tour departs at 1:30 Get vertical at the most exhilarating Via Ferrata in Western Canada! Tickets sold separately with a special discount for the weekend.
Reservations necessary. Please arrive 30 minutes early to sign waivers and get tickets.
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Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Bulle n Board
A Message from Eagle’s Eye
As always, remember to let our staff at Eagle’s Eye
and the Golden Eagle Grill know when you join us for
a meal, as all KHMR homeowners are en tled to 10%
discount (not including pre‐packaged food or
alcohol) at all our Food &Beverage outlets. Thanks
again for your con nued support of our
restaurants. Please feel free to contact me directly
with any ques ons or concerns!
Brian Siff
Food & Beverage Manager
Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Photo By Danielle Baker
Rambler Hikes!
Don’t forget to put on your hiking boots and join us for a guided hike during our Rambler Hikes
Series. Hikes are FREE and are great for the whole family! Details here.
August 15 POSTPONED DUE TO THE WEATHER
Under Our Feet: Geology of the Trench
How and when did this valley get shaped? Local specialist Gideon Smith will share his extensive knowledge of
the region for the most interes ng hike of the summer.
August 29
Take Nothing But Photos
A local professional photographer will host a master class at 7’700 . Learn how to capture the essence of your
natural environment with meless photographs. Take a piece home without leaving a trace!