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Billy of Loon Lake Resort (Kelly Hayes) |
Oh Canada!
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Kelly Hayes - Story:
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Aug 7, 2007 / 6:00 am
July 1
Happy Canada Day!
Being on the road makes one appreciate how vast this country called Canada is and, I say once again that BC is by far the most beautiful. It’s rugged and yet inviting.
We last left you indicating that the Off The Map adventure would take us to the Kootenays and that was our intention up until we had a sudden change of mind. “Hell, we can go the Kootenays later, let’s give the Thompson River a try!” So off Terry and I went heading up from Kamloops along the North Thompson River on dirt roads. Our first stop was Barriere, the scene of a devastating fire in 2003 that put the town’s sawmill out of business. It also put the town out of business. We met a young man in Barriere who says the fire was actually a good thing. “It made us look at ourselves as a community and realize the good things we have here.” And off on his BMX he went.
It should be mentioned that prior to our stop in Barriere, we stayed overnight at Loon Lake Resort. Interesting place and more suited for a more energetic crowd. The goats are a bonus as was Tom’s hospitality. Good luck Tom.
After a brief stay at the Alpine Meadows Resort, a first class facility, Terry and I are off as far as the back roads to the Thompson will take us today – usually we ride till the sun goes down. Shooting for the Alberta border now, but who knows – we might change our minds.
Kel
The Support: "We need to continue to increase public awareness and encourage best practices in order to keep BC watersheds healthy and accessible for all forms of enjoyment and recreation." James Moller, Lakeview Irrigation District.
"Our sport has been all but ignored at budget time by both provincial and municipal governments. Perhaps we are all to blame for not doing more to educate and promote off road trail riding to the public at large. Our story needs to be told and we wholeheartedly support Kelly’s efforts. Please join with us in supporting this timely and worthwhile project!" Ken Umbarger, President, Okanagan Trail Riders Association.
"Please keep up the great work, all off-road motorcyclists are keen on your project!" David Lock, President of Vedder Mountain Trail Association.
"I have known Kelly for sometime and based on my experience he has a real passion for the outdoor experience, the beauty and vastness of British Columbia. I believe his commitment to off road riding and his commitment to preserving our watersheds and sensitive environment will, no doubt, be showcased in his video documentary of the back roads and trails of British Columbia. I thank Kelly for his commitment to British Columbia off road riding, and wish him every success with this exciting video project." Rick Thorpe, MLA Okanagan-Westside
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