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How can you tell its Springtime in the Mountains?
April 25, 2006 |
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Golf
one day, Ski powder the next!
The forecast did call for snow overnight but it
still was a big surprise to see a completely white landscape and
huge thick snowflakes falling down when I awoke on Saturday morning!
The first three photos below, illustrate what I
mean.
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Can you believe this? These shots were taken
April 22, 100 meters from the house.
Midweek had been very spring like: sunny and warm with day-time highs reaching 22 C (72-3 F) on Thursday!
Then a blizzard that lasted until noon.
A herd of wild Elk likes to emerge from the
forest during the night to forage on the sweet grass of the soccer
field in front of our place. I suspect they feel somewhat safer from
predators too, by staying this close to humans. But we have seen
coyotes bolding trotting the same path (as the herd below right) in
the mid-day sun!
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Here is the larger herd,
foraging in front of our neighbour. This group counted over 30
animals, mostly mares but with a few young males mixed in.
The huge males are mostly
reclusive this time year and the females will soon be separating as
well, to find hidden glens in the nearby forest to give birth.
It is an eternal Springtime ritual. |
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The osprey are back and we
hear but rarely see the loud Pilleated Woodpecker.
Robins are everywhere but the grass is not yet
green and the leaves not out.
The ice is mostly gone along the river with
pockets still remaining along the shore where the sun has not yet
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Western Canadian golf regions now open:
Columbia Valley & Okanagan region
Contact us
by April 30 for a golf package at either of these regions and
receive a discount of 10%!
Or call us directly:
403-609-3535;
toll-free:
1-888-867-5448.
Mention this newsletter to be sure to receive
your bonus discount.
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Winter has a large impact up here. With a ski season that begins in
November and is still on-going, (witness the scenes taken here at
right and below from Sunday April 24!) spring seems to take its time
in arriving.
Which makes the summer
golfing and sight-seeing so special in these parts.
You could easily golf the morning and then drive
up to the Columbia Icefields and walk on a glacier!
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And the days are long, giving you ample time
to explore. If you have longed to
explore one of the world's most beautiful spots but have til now
delayed or put off visiting, I encourage you now to take the plunge.
There are many ways to enjoy the splendour and
wonder that are the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
You can golf,
hike, mountain bike. You can
explore by car, rail or bus. Whatever
your passion or physical condition, the mountains will enthrall and
rejuvenate your body and soul. |
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Take advantage of
our 10% offer, valid this week only on all Golf and Road & Rail
Tours.
Contact us
by April 30 via email or call toll free at:
1-888-867-5448. |
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We will be skiing high in the mountains until May 22
but the valley
is mostly devoid of snow now and the local golf courses will
be opening
in 2-3 weeks.
My family and I enjoyed skiing
on Sunday but we are looking
forward to doing summer activities. We invite you join us!
Sincerely,
Hugh Tafel - founder |
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