SnowYeti @ Revelstoke 2008/2009 [Archive]

cullyn

07-09-2008, 07:45 PM

Revelstoke, up to 3 years ago was a small town on the trans Canada, the main influx of tourist were sledders during winter. Most trips were short stays so there are plenty of short term accommodation available. Longer term stays is where the problem lies.

When the ski hill started last year they were 500-800 beds short during peak times(long weekends). So prices started to rise on rental accommodation, a 4 bedroom house is likely to set you back 400 a week, fine if you have 4 room mates. This is pretty much the standard price across the board here in Revelstoke.

As the village isn't completed yet the staff accommodation is non existent and its almost everyone for themselves, things might change as we get closer to the season but for what i have seen, for this year at least, that there will be no staff accommodation.

BrumbyJack

07-09-2008, 07:56 PM

Hey, can Cullyn and Yeti make a deal with me?

If any of us get stuck on the wrong side of Rogers Pass, we can sleep on each others floors :D

cullyn

07-09-2008, 08:02 PM

you can sleep on my floor, as long as its not more than a week, someone might have to sweep where you are sleeping and i dont do heavy lifting. graemlins/snow.gif

sorry bout the edit i didnt think the jest was strong enough

[ 07.09.2008, 08:07 PM: Message edited by: cullyn ]

BrumbyJack

07-09-2008, 08:03 PM

Geez, I hate to think I'd be stuck away from home (Golden) for more than a week :eek:

BrumbyJack

07-09-2008, 08:13 PM

Yep, you are right!!! graemlins/big_laugh.gif I've heard some pretty bad stories about the Trans Canada being closed for ages... luckily never when I've been around :D

You'd be OK at my place, I don't sweep ;)

hackett007

07-09-2008, 10:45 PM

Jackson Hole the whole way YEWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

skijacski

08-09-2008, 07:49 AM

That's great news Yeti, I know of quite a few people who are going over to Revelstoke. But I think you will have to look at the town for accommodation.

I will try and find something for you. I have a link somewhere.

And the other visa? All organised?

BlueHue

08-09-2008, 11:59 AM

Nice work Yeti, see you in Feb sometime :D

Jahoota

08-09-2008, 01:40 PM

sounds great yeti.

make sure you dress smartly. You dont want to score an ugly moose. tongue.gif

Tobi

08-09-2008, 01:56 PM

Nice work Yeti!

How long are you planning on being there for?

Straight_Line

08-09-2008, 02:11 PM

Noice.

Snow Yeti

08-09-2008, 04:38 PM

Don't know Tobi, got a one way ticket !!

Tobi

08-09-2008, 08:40 PM

How long is your Visa for?

chunky

08-09-2008, 10:26 PM

Ok let us know when the Yeti Hostel opens up :D :D

Snow Yeti

09-09-2008, 05:42 PM

24 months and I got a 60 month US visa

Tobi

09-09-2008, 06:29 PM

60 month US Visa???

:eek:

How on earth did you get that?

And where do I sign up?

skijacski

09-09-2008, 06:41 PM

It is a non-immigration visa, and allows you to stay for 6 months in the USA for each visit and is valid for 5 years.

http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/

You need to have an interview for it and that needs to be set up, pay fee etc.

You need to have one of these if you have been a naughty driver and booked by police or have ANY police record!

Tobi

09-09-2008, 07:08 PM

So you can go in for 6 months, leave for a week then go in for 6 months again and repeat for 5 years?

Or is there a certain amount of time you have to leave for?

This is seriously making me think about heading to the states.

skijacski

10-09-2008, 07:12 AM

You just can't leave to Canada or Mexico and a few other places, I can't find the info. So if you flew to UK, or Europe that is allowed, it is quite cheap too.

This is not a work visa!

Snow Yeti

10-09-2008, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by skijacski:

You need to have an interview for it and that needs to be set up, pay fee etc.

You need to have one of these if you have been a naughty driver and booked by police or have ANY police record! Had to go up to the counter 5 times to 5 different people, I was naughty. graemlins/cold.gif graemlins/big_laugh.gif

Snow Yeti

10-09-2008, 10:19 AM

I tell you it's easier to get into the vault at the Reserve Bank than going through security to the embassy window......... 2 security checks, and Aus Fed Police escort you in the lift from Level 10 to Level 59 for the interview, and then the glass on the 'teller type' window is 3 times as thick as a bank teller window ! Got finger printed 3 times for verification it was me LOL

Tobi

10-09-2008, 11:56 AM

So if it's not a work Visa what are you going to be doing while over there Yeti (besides sking) and what will you do for coin?

Snow Yeti

10-09-2008, 02:07 PM

Canada is a 24 month work visa, and then I can apply again and again until I hit 30 ;)

BlueHue

10-09-2008, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by skijacski:
It is a non-immigration visa, and allows you to stay for 6 months in the USA for each visit and is valid for 5 years.

http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visas/

You need to have an interview for it and that needs to be set up, pay fee etc.

You need to have one of these if you have been a naughty driver and booked by police or have ANY police record! Has something changed recently in the last year or two?

I've went in and out of the US about 3 times between 2003 and 2006 having been a naughty driver prior to that and never had any problem.

skijacski

10-09-2008, 05:31 PM

You can be turned away at the border, and sent home on the next plane. If your records come up with the passport and the USA systems which have changed, you will be in strife. Safer for you to get the visa than to be sorry and sent back home.

Snow Yeti

10-09-2008, 07:50 PM

Skijacski is right. I asked what would have happened if I didn't tell them about a particular offence (because when I originally told them, they laughed and said I'm very honest for declaring). They said if they found out, you will be deported and not allowed back in for X years. They said ALWAYS declare things even if they seem stupid (like mud/dirt on your ski boots when landing back in AUS)

Podlettte

10-09-2008, 07:56 PM

I'm all for always declaring things, however would a neg driving ticket/charge qualify to have me turned away at the border? it was 2 years ago

BrumbyJack

10-09-2008, 08:02 PM

What about a speeding fine, more than 2 years old?

kort

10-09-2008, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by skijacski:
You just can't leave to Canada or Mexico and a few other places, I can't find the info. So if you flew to UK, or Europe that is allowed, it is quite cheap too.

This is not a work visa! From what you are saying you have to leave the North American continent.

+1 and I got the extended tourist visa ("B-2 visitor visa") allowing us to stay in the US for either 12 months or 5 years - in the end we just chose the 12 month one, although in retrospect we should have got the 5 year one.

Our visa made no mention of having to leave after 6 months and then coming straight back. Theoretically we could have stayed in the USA for the entire 12 months.

There are two parts to the non-immigrant visa fee: the application fee ($120 - pay at any post office - cash only) and the issuance fee.(free for 12 months or around $40 for 5 years)
(note: prices might have changed since we did it in 2007)

We found the process pretty quick. We basically made an appointment, turned up with all the required paperwork (passports, photo, bank statements to prove we could support ourselves, etc). The interview took like 2 minutes - in the end they didnt even look at 90% of the stuff we bought along. Then again it may depend on who interviews you. Our interview was for 9:30am but they were running late by about an hour (typical embassy stuff i guess!). We gave them our passport and they posted it to us the next day with the visa stamped our passports.........

Snow Yeti

10-09-2008, 09:54 PM

My driving offence was over 5 years ago and I have to declare this for life. I had to declare this on several gov paperwork, it's such a pain in the *** because I have to get a RTA driving record and JP witness each time !!!

kort - I have the 5 year one, you get a combined B1/B2. It doesn't say anything about 6 months, but it has a R which is restricted, notsure what that means. The fee is $155.65 at the post office and the 5 year issuance fee is $28.50. Both prices are in AUD.

I forgot my bank statements, my car rego papers, evberything! They never asked for it !!! but then again I had 5 interviews about my driving offence! Thankfully it wasn't DUI !! I would have been denied ...... and yes I got mine next day like you kort smile.gif

Brumby Jack, mine was a speeding fine.

skijacski

11-09-2008, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by Podlettte:
I'm all for always declaring things, however would a neg driving ticket/charge qualify to have me turned away at the border? it was 2 years ago Yes, you need to arrange for a visa now.

skijacski

11-09-2008, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by BrumbyJack:
What about a speeding fine, more than 2 years old? Yes, it is amazing what they will send you back to Australia for.

Podlettte

11-09-2008, 01:06 PM

I emailed the US consulate in sydney and this is the reply I got.

Dear Ms. Podlettte. ,

Thank you for your recent inquiry.

Applicants with any drink-driving charges are advised to apply for a visa and not to use the Visa Waiver Program.

Depending on your individual situation, at the time of your interview you may be referred to a panel physician for evaluation. If this requirement applies to you, you will be supplied with the names and contact details of the panel physician along with a letter explaining the need for this examination.

If you are ineligible to travel under the VWP, you will need to schedule an appointment to apply for a non-immigrant U.S. visa. Please consult the VisaPoint service and FAQ’s found on the link below: http://aus.us-visaservices.com/Forms/default.aspx
All applicants must appear in person for an interview at the U.S. Consulate General serving their state as listed below. Australian citizens or permanent residents under 14 years of age or over 79 years of age, and applicants for diplomatic and official visas, may not need to appear in person.
Residents of New South Wales, ACT, and Queensland should apply to the Consulate General in Sydney
Residents of Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, and Tasmania should apply to the Consulate General in Melbourne
Residents of Western Australia should apply to the Consulate General in Perth
Applicants must first book an appointment for interview online via our website at http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/niv.html using the "VisaPoint Service" under the heading "Part Three: How do I apply?"
Kind regards
AMVISA
U.S. Consulate General, Sydney
-CC-
Note: You should never pay for travel arrangements (e.g., airfare, hotels) without having a visa in your possession. The U.S. Consulate General accepts no responsibility if you do so. We are able to issue most visas within two business days of interview; however, we are unable to guarantee the issuance of a U.S. visa before a fixed travel date. You risk significant financial losses if you ignore this advice.So, from their own words it's only if your driving offense is related to drink driving, not any offense.

Podlettte

11-09-2008, 01:24 PM

follow up....

Dear Ms. podlettte.,

I apologize about the confusion of information that was given to you.

Travelers with minor traffic offenses which did not result in an arrest and/or conviction for the offense may travel visa free, provided they are otherwise qualified.
Kind regards
AMVISA
U.S. Consulate General, Sydney
-CC-
Note: You should never pay for travel arrangements (e.g., airfare, hotels) without having a visa in your possession. The U.S. Consulate General accepts no responsibility if you do so. We are able to issue most visas within two business days of interview; however, we are unable to guarantee the issuance of a U.S. visa before a fixed travel date. You risk significant financial losses if you ignore this advice.

Podlettte

11-09-2008, 01:27 PM

a driving offense such as mine, bumping into the back of someone is not a criminal conviction, just to be on the safe side I did ring my local police station who thought I was loopy.

Tobi

11-09-2008, 01:35 PM

Originally posted by Podlettte:
who thought I was loopy. That's ok.

We do too.

Podlettte

11-09-2008, 01:37 PM

graemlins/big_laugh.gif tongue.gif

Snow Yeti

11-09-2008, 02:30 PM

Originally posted by Podlettte:
a driving offense such as mine, bumping into the back of someone is not a criminal conviction, just to be on the safe side I did ring my local police station who thought I was loopy. My offence is only a traffic offence here, but in Canada it's considered a criminal offence, so hmm! better to be safe than sorry Pods ;)

Podlettte

11-09-2008, 02:55 PM

But SJS was talking about the US, not Canada! I know you're going to Canada, but for the US I don't need a non immigrant visa, simple as that, they have confirmed that for me, they being the US consulate in Sydney.

I am waiting for a reply from the Canadian consulate in Sydney regarding a neg driving for me and a speeding offense for someone else.

will post results when I get them, as their website doesn't mention if these are offenses punishable by conviction over there.

skijacski

11-09-2008, 02:59 PM

Pods when you said neg driving, I thought NEG Driving, which you go to court for, but if you do DUI, that is one you need a visa for.

I know of one person who was sent back and had booked a tour! Lost his whole money and insurance does not pay for it as it is up to the individual to check they have the right visas etc.

Always better to be safe than sorry, I get the 5 year visa as it is so much easier and I have never had a traffic ticket or parking ticket only an aeroplane ticket!

Altheau

11-09-2008, 03:18 PM

I would have thought that if speeding could stop you from getting into either USA or Canada then hardly anyone from OZ would get in ;)

Podlettte

11-09-2008, 04:08 PM

you don't go to court for negligent driving as a rule, only if there is a criminal offense attached to it.

I ran into the back of the car in front, that is negligent driving.

the guy who crashed into the back of me and wrote my car off (seperate incident) was also charged with neg driving, however he was also charged with other stuff due to the accident and taken to court, so his offense is a criminal record, mine isn't.

Dr D

11-09-2008, 05:16 PM

My brother was knocked back on a tourist visa because in their words " being single he was a high risk candidate. And that he might over stay a try to get work."
Even though he has a house and a mortgage in Aus. And has worked for the same company for 20 years. He was also advised no to appeal in case he was black marked. And then not be able to get a visa if he was sent to the US for training by his employer who happens to be an American based company.

fattwins

13-09-2008, 12:07 AM

Go yeti Go!
You are gonna come back a rock star!!!

Seriously mate youll have a blast. If you want to travel east at all get in touch. My parents live the T.O. area up north and quite chilled. Lakes in the burbs sort of.

cullyn

14-09-2008, 06:17 PM

Win a free season pass by naming the new quad chair at revelstoke mountain resort

Be a part of history……..Enter to Win a Season Pass by Helping us Name our New Chairlift!

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Make sure you read the bottom bit, just says you will be added to the mailing list. I am sure if you don't want the email you could unsubscribe(you have been warned).

Podlettte

15-09-2008, 09:57 PM

ok, final reply after I clarified with them that I had a minor driving offense, and explained it in detail and listed the proper references etc.

Thank you for your inquiry.

Based on the information you have provided, you should be able to travel on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) and as long as you meet all the requirements you will not be required to apply for a U.S. Visa.

There is no application process as such. VWP travelers must present a completed and signed I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival-Departure Record to U.S. officials at the port of entry. I-94W forms are free and often provided by airlines or cruise ships prior to arrival in the United States. Forms will also be available at your port of entry.

Please refer to our website to see if you fully qualify, and for Frequently Asked Questions about the Program:
http://canberra.usembassy.gov/consular/visawaiver.html

If after reviewing the website and attached information, you find you do not qualify for the VWP you must apply for a U.S. Visa. Most short term visitors traveling for business or pleasure apply for a B1/B2 Business/Tourism visa. Further details can be found on our website at http://sydney.usconsulate.gov/consular/visabus-plsr.html

Further details of how to apply can be found at http://sydney.usconsulate.gov/consular/niv.html

Best regards

AMVISANote: this only applies to my situation, which is me: Neg driving, NO crimminal charge or arrest, other person speeding ticket.

this is for a tourist situation, NOT moving their to live/work.

Snow Yeti

17-09-2008, 08:11 PM

If anyone is looking for a house to share for the season, let me know. I am arranging something with cullyn and need another house mate!

Snow Yeti

02-10-2008, 10:54 PM

Getting closer to departure date ;)

meegs

03-10-2008, 08:58 AM

Hi guys, we are hopefully heading to Revelstoke as well this season but just don't know how the job situation is there. We already have visa's organised. Has anyone had any luck getting jobs? And is seasonal accommodation still a tight market?

Oh and how close is the town itself from the ski lifts?

Any info grately appreciated

Thanks

[ 03.10.2008, 08:59 AM: Message edited by: meegs ]

cullyn

03-10-2008, 07:08 PM

i can field this one. jobs at the moment are very tight(the quietest i've ever seen the town) once the hill opens up on nov 27(or 29 cant remember) there will be plenty of work to be had. even sooner once the sledding starts up.

long term accom is in very short supply if you can get a few friends together and share a house is the way to go.

from the post office the, new, base of the ski hill is about 5-6 km. there will be a shuttle bus running everyday of the season $2 a trip. last year it was weekends and public holidays only.

If things don't work out in revelstoke you can always be in the area golden(Kicking Horse) banff(Sun Shine,Lake Louise,Norqay) vernon(Silver Star) kelowna(big white) kamloops(sun peaks). all within 5 hrs drive and all have resorts.

PS did i confuse sunshine and sun peaks again? oh well you get the idea if i did.

Snow Yeti

04-10-2008, 08:49 AM

meegs, I have no accom or job yet. I have a visa. So you'll be okay. When do you arrive? I am going there very soon, in fact, less than 2 weeks :D

meegs

04-10-2008, 08:02 PM

We are getting to Vancouver on 15th November. Not sure if we should just turn up and see what happens. We have applied for a couple of other resorts so just see what comes of those.

Snow Yeti

05-10-2008, 01:03 PM

Sent you a PM meegs!

Snow Yeti

06-10-2008, 09:38 AM

Just booked in for some temp accom at Same Sun, will arrive 20 October

cullyn

09-10-2008, 09:54 PM

the new trail maps for revelstoke mountain resort are on the website http://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/revelstokemtn/info/trail-map.aspx

also have a look at the weather for the next 6 days
http://www.snow-forecast.com/resorts/Revelstoke/6day/top
graemlins/snows_coming_emoticon.gif

ok edit for images of the 25cm we just had over 2 3 days
http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/2269/dscn0201sr3.jpg
4pm the clouds opened up briefly and i got a shot
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/4614/dscn0206xh6.jpg
twilight at 6:30pm

[ 09.10.2008, 10:00 PM: Message edited by: cullyn ]

chunky

10-10-2008, 12:16 AM

Nice.

Snow Yeti

12-10-2008, 07:54 AM

3 more sleeps !!!

Lucas

14-10-2008, 10:32 AM

Hi, everyone, I am new here and new to Revelstoke (I've been here for a couple of months). It's freezing here already and I am impatiently waiting for snow. I've just met Cullyn in the last few days and what he's posted here is pretty spot on about jobs and housing.

Snow Yeti

14-10-2008, 01:58 PM

Nearly packed !!!!! Just buying travel insurance now

Legolas

14-10-2008, 11:23 PM

Looking good already Cullyn!!

Have a great week

Lucas

15-10-2008, 01:08 PM

Lots of snow in the last 24 hrs up high. I am almost tempted to go for a long walk for a quick board.

*Almost is a long long way from doing it though. I am walking 7 km home from work tonight to start breaking in my snowboard boots.

cullyn

15-10-2008, 05:51 PM

yeah there was a good 20cms above the bottom of the chair. all we need is for the snow line to keep on dropping down. no real change from the 2 photos i posted the other day.

getting frosts at night at the same height of the day lodge. grounds is starting to cool with ice in the mornings.

chunky

15-10-2008, 08:45 PM

Be great to see updated photos as the snowline drops :D

Lucas

16-10-2008, 04:24 AM

Originally posted by chunky:
Be great to see updated photos as the snowline drops :D I've been meaning to do a series of pics from one spot everyday looking at the mountains. I've sirt of been doing this but I'll make a double effort and post the results.

cullyn

16-10-2008, 07:11 AM

dont worry you will get plenty of photos from the same spot, as the snow line drops

Legolas

16-10-2008, 09:48 PM

goodie

cullyn

17-10-2008, 06:04 PM

ok just got a text from yeti, well about 6 hrs ago when i was at work. he has arrived in vancouver and has no internet where he is at the moment.

its raining in revelstoke right now and looks to continue for the next 24-48 hrs, temperatures are falling and the hill should be seeing some nice new snow.

if the clouds clear away and i get a good view ill post some pics, if they dont ill get some of the ridges around my place, the snow line has just come down the edge a little

Snow Yeti

21-10-2008, 11:35 AM

Yeti is in Revelstoke!!

Thanks to cullyn who kindly offered to pick me up :D

I'm here at the lodge now, and settling in

Can see the snow line !!!!
graemlins/snows_coming_emoticon.gif

BlueHue

21-10-2008, 11:43 AM

Jealous.

Legolas

21-10-2008, 09:55 PM

:waitsforpics:

21-10-2008, 10:26 PM

Originally posted by Legolath:
:waithforpicth: graemlins/outtahere.gif

cullyn

22-10-2008, 06:21 AM

pics will come after work tonight. here is one to tie you over.

about the only shot we got yesterday that shows how low the dusting went on mt begbie
http://img515.imageshack.us/img515/6308/dscn0224hr6.jpg

Legolas

22-10-2008, 10:09 AM

Hey Eth Ay!!! Pith off

Snow Yeti

22-10-2008, 12:53 PM

Awesome day today, sunny! See pics in other forum

22-10-2008, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by Legolas:
Hey Eth Ay!!! Pith off Yep. I ditch the pith tongue.gif

Lucas

22-10-2008, 02:40 PM

Welcome to Revelstoke. You can join the rest of the Australians here chanting for snow and more snow. Late November can't come soon enough.

Legolas

22-10-2008, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by SA:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by Legolas:
Hey Eth Ay!!! Pith off Yep. I ditch the pith tongue.gif </font>[/QUOTE]blech...no licking!!!

Snow Yeti

23-10-2008, 01:56 AM

Heaps of Aussies at the lodge !

Lucas

23-10-2008, 06:50 AM

I saw you (SnowYeti) walking towards the ski hill at lunch time. I didn't wave as you seemed to be looking all around at the mountains and snow. Did you walk in the track by the river, great photo ops there.

Snow Yeti

23-10-2008, 04:36 PM

Ya went for a walk to Southside Market, trying to do about 8km each lunch time for a walk ...

Podlettte

23-10-2008, 07:56 PM

you working already? got a place yet?

Snow Yeti

24-10-2008, 01:31 AM

Nope and nope. Accom more important than a job atm :(

Snow Yeti

24-10-2008, 04:12 AM

Bit rainey this morning! Sun's peeping out now.

http://photos-a.l3-t.facebook.com/photos-l3-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1410120_656.jpg

http://photos-b.l3-t.facebook.com/photos-l3-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1410121_2708.jpg

http://photos-c.l3-t.facebook.com/photos-l3-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1410122_4430.jpg

http://photos-d.l3-t.facebook.com/photos-l3-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1410123_6549.jpg

Snow Yeti

24-10-2008, 06:05 AM

http://photos-d.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1410427_7447.jpg

Snow Yeti

24-10-2008, 06:06 AM

http://photos-g.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1410406_2928.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1410423_8503.jpg

http://photos-c.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1410426_5619.jpg

BlueHue

24-10-2008, 10:56 AM

ph*ck I'm so envious.

Liking the shot with the red autumn foliage.

Lucas

24-10-2008, 02:20 PM

Ski Hill from across lake (http://gallery.me.com/lcj001/100168/IMG_0271/web.jpg) I forgot my normal camera so I only had my phone cam.
Lots of pics from today. (http://gallery.me.com/lcj001#100168&view=grid&bgcolor=black&sel=54) I went to some local waterfalls and these are all the pics I took. Many are facing towards the ski hill.

Snow Yeti

24-10-2008, 04:36 PM

http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1412080_744.jpg

My ad for a place to stay ...
http://photos-f.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1412085_4552.jpg

Beautiful reds
http://photos-e.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1412084_2447.jpg

The local school gets a view !!
http://photos-b.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1412081_2859.jpg

RAAAR
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1412080_744.jpg

SDJ

28-10-2008, 11:27 AM

Originally posted by SnowYeti:
http://photos-a.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v359/132/53/690737550/n690737550_1412080_744.jpg

mate u got a massive bear behind u run for it :eek: graemlins/outtahere.gif

SDJ

28-10-2008, 11:28 AM

nice reporting guys keep it up ;)

Lucas

28-10-2008, 02:04 PM

In the first pic I have a crazy smile but thats cause I was smiling like this all the way up as I was very happy with SNOW. I don't know if its more of when I go to Australians resorts but the old snow on a warm day here seemed fluffier.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2979584753_00272222ef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26081652@N05/2979584753/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3181/2979584487_df7a6d84b6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26081652@N05/2979584487/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3288/2979583305_a6ce80e074.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26081652@N05/2979583305/)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3182/2980439314_4620e5d5ab.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/26081652@N05/2980439314/)

Lucas

28-10-2008, 02:06 PM

PS - Snow Yeti I need your number I would have taken you with us if you wanted. My number is on my facebook profile.

fattwins

28-10-2008, 02:37 PM

Yeti if you are hiking alot buy a bear bell. untill they go to sleep they need to be avoided.

Snow Yeti

28-10-2008, 04:27 PM

Still trying to work out where to get the stuff in Revvie fattwins..

Some people here have bear spray, but I want a bear bell and a bear bat tongue.gif ? lol

But I think I'll do with a bear bell for time being

Rumour has it some don't sleep in winter, is that true ?

Lucas

29-10-2008, 05:25 AM

I have a bell and it doesn't seem to scare them away. They just seem to stare at you, although I am walking a lot at around midnight, to get home from work. I didn't get spray but I might, it's so late now though that I am thinking bear spray /or/ more vodka. I haven't heard that bears stay awake but I have been told that if you see a bear in winter be extremely careful as it may be awake as it's ill/dying and thus desperate for food.

cullyn

29-10-2008, 07:14 AM

forecast
wed - light dusting overnight 1900m freeze level (2-4cm)
thurs - mainly fine
fri - light dusting overnight 2200m freeze level (1-2cm)
sat - mainly fine with a cool change incoming (1-2cm)
sun - moderate snowfalls 1800m freeze level (10-15cm)

further predictions
mon - moderate snowfalls 1800m freeze level (10-15cm)*
tue - light snow 1700m freeze level (4-8cm)*
wed - fri snow expected to continue with some reaching town(quite a decent cold front on the way.)* graemlins/snows_coming_emoticon.gif

*my predictions for further weather will most likely will change

last night some sledders came into the great white north. an estimated 60cm of powder on boulder mountain above 1500m.

[ 29.10.2008, 07:21 AM: Message edited by: cullyn ]

Podlettte

29-10-2008, 09:16 PM

the bell probably makes the bear aware something is there rather than scaring it away. Better it is aware you're there than stumbling across it scaring the crap out of it! :eek:

29-10-2008, 09:30 PM

Why would you want to hang a bell on Bear? :confused:

Legolas

29-10-2008, 11:13 PM

Lucas, those shots are so crisp! what sort of camera is it?

I'd be grinning too :D

Lucas

30-10-2008, 04:06 AM

The photos are from my iPhone camera. My normal camera isn't charging so I am left with it.
As for the bear bell, it is supposed to make them aware of you, it still seems odd, like somehow I am ringing a dinner bell.
In the car pic when we were leaving it took a long time to turn the car around, I think a 15 point turn. The lower snow had melted and formed an icy mud mix.

Bear

30-10-2008, 07:54 AM

Originally posted by SA:
Why would you want to hang a bell on Bear? :confused: Oi no bells on me thankyou very much, a few whistles maybe. ;)

fattwins

30-10-2008, 11:04 AM

Animals dont like humans. The bell just makes a racket and in general it will keep a bear out of sight. The bears in BC can get quite large. If you are hiking alone then a bell helps. Bears arent the only animals there either Yeti. Some bears dont sleep because there are food sources about. I would think in that 99% sleep because at about 6000 feet where they decide to rest there is only snow.
Saying all this an attack is rare but a bell is cheap too.

Snow Yeti

31-10-2008, 07:28 AM

Suppose I need to buy one but I'm not sure where to get them here in town yet

fattwins

31-10-2008, 12:54 PM

internet is your friend!

BrumbyJack

31-10-2008, 05:41 PM

I can remember reading some really funny cartoons about bear bells last year... I don't think the locals take them seriously!!!

I wish I could remember where I saw them.

BrumbyJack

31-10-2008, 06:05 PM

I found one of them!!!

A guy walks into this sporting goods store in Alaska, immediately spies a rather haggard-looking old salt of a store clerk sitting by the cash register.

"Hear ya got a lotta' bears 'round here?"

"Yep," answers the clerk.

"Big bears?"

"Yep."

"Mean bears?"

"Yep."

"Black bears?"

"Yep."

"GRIZZLIES???!"

"Yep."

"Got any bear bells?"

"What's dat?"

"You know, them little dingle-bells ya put on yer backpack so bears know yer in the perimiter so's they can runs away ..."

"Yep. Over yonder ..."

"Great. I'll take one fer black bears, and one fer grizzlies. Say, how'd you know if yer in black bear country anyway?"

"Look fer scatt."

"Oh. Well, how how'd you know if there's GRIZZLIES????!"

"Look fer scatt."

"You just said that!"

"Yeah. But grizzly scatt's different."

"Well now, just what's IN grizzly scatt that's different?"

"Bear bells."

graemlins/big_laugh.gif graemlins/big_laugh.gif

Snow Yeti

02-11-2008, 10:46 AM

Everyone's saying there shall be no sunshine soon .... very overcast and cloudy today. Snows coming!

chunky

04-11-2008, 09:47 PM

Hey Yeti did you get my pm?

Snow Yeti

06-11-2008, 03:06 PM

Your box is full!!

fattwins

06-11-2008, 05:40 PM

Yeti ill send you one for Xmas if you cant get them.

chunky

06-11-2008, 07:38 PM

Originally posted by SnowYeti:
Your box is full!! Doh! Let me fix that :D

BlueHue

07-11-2008, 10:01 AM

So how's the snow looking Yeti?

Lucas

07-11-2008, 01:53 PM

It snowed today in town. It was mixed with rain and didn't build up on the ground though.

Snow Yeti

08-11-2008, 11:14 AM

Alot more snow on the mountain today. Going up there tomorrow morning I think, still constructing !!

Snow Yeti

20-11-2008, 04:34 AM

Saw the day lodge today, it looks awesome smile.gif

Snow Yeti

24-11-2008, 02:28 PM

Just went to supermarket, some lady from RMR apparentally told my boss that there isn't enough snow to open at all this week!

I'll find out the real story tomorrow, going up there in the morning for work.

Snow Yeti

24-11-2008, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by fattwins:
Yeti ill send you one for Xmas if you cant get them. I got one, thanks fattwins smile.gif

Snow Yeti

04-12-2008, 12:08 PM

Oh no ....

http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/revelstoketimesreview/community/35336629.html

SnowBenny

04-12-2008, 12:18 PM

i thought you went over there to spend less time on computers? tongue.gif

SnowBenny

04-12-2008, 12:21 PM

Originally posted by SnowYeti:
Oh no ....

http://www.bclocalnews.com/kootenay_rockies/revelstoketimesreview/community/35336629.html hahah nice apron, suits you. I always knew you were destined for greatness.

Xena

04-12-2008, 11:39 PM

Famous Yeti now!

chunky

14-12-2008, 05:55 PM

chunky

14-12-2008, 06:05 PM

I have read Pods responses from the consulate. My wife had a traffic fine for going straight ahead in the centre lane of a roundabout. Skichic would know the one near the Landscape place. They then changed the markings to be clearer 2 weeks later and from that my wife would have been in the right. It was well over 5 years ago. Both of us (touch wood) have never had a speeding fine but I take it that if you get one and it is minor going from Pods consulate response we will be ok?

chunky

14-12-2008, 06:16 PM

Also my sister is going with us has a current passport issued in 2002 without these new digital chips? Because it is prior to 2006 then these are still ok?

chunky

14-12-2008, 06:20 PM

Ooh I found a link that might help others. I think my sister is ok.

http://www.cbp.gov/linkhandler/cgov/travel/id_visa/business_pleasure/vwp/vwp_timeline.ctt/vwp_timeline.pdf

BlueHue

15-12-2008, 08:43 AM

BLurdy I hope she is ok cause if she is not my passport won't be as well!

I'd be a just a bit ticked off if I had to spend another $200 replacing my passport which has another 6-7 yrs on it just cause the silly paranoid freak show over there in the US demands a certain type of passport.

Podlettte

15-12-2008, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by chunky:
I have read Pods responses from the consulate. My wife had a traffic fine for going straight ahead in the centre lane of a roundabout. Skichic would know the one near the Landscape place. They then changed the markings to be clearer 2 weeks later and from that my wife would have been in the right. It was well over 5 years ago. Both of us (touch wood) have never had a speeding fine but I take it that if you get one and it is minor going from Pods consulate response we will be ok? Chunky, responses from the consulate were same or next day, so for peace of mind, why not email them yourself? From what I was told, it there wasn't a conviction, or the situation wouldn't have incurred a conviction in the US/Canada (which ever you are entering) then you'll be fine. YOu still have to pre register for US travel more than 72 hours prior to arriving in the US

Snow Yeti

19-12-2008, 01:28 PM

chunky I dunno, just declare whatever, you can never be too safe! I asked them what would have happened if I didn't declare my speeding, they said if they found out, I could be deported and inadmissible forever !!

chunky

22-12-2008, 11:50 PM

The list of crimes of moral turpitude that are reasons for exclusion from the U.S. is also quite detailed. The most common types of crimes involving moral turpitude that would make you inadmissible are murder, manslaughter, rape, theft, bribery, forgery, aggravated battery, prostitution, and fraud. At this time, driving under the influence, breaking and entering, disorderly conduct and simple assault are not considered crimes that make a person inadmissible to the U.S.