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APARTMENT IS RENTED

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Yes it is. Please text us at 403 618-9452 for more information.

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frame size?
year?
brand?

how does it ride in summer?

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Don’t know if it is your shelter, but last week there was a small A-frame shelter (just framing, no wall material) at the Blueberry turnoff just past KM 25 on the Morrissey FSR. Never seen it there before, but maybe it is FWA’s or your’s?

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Please look at Danelle’s summary report on the Furious 3, a quote from which is provided below:

"Well, as long as they get the course marked dialed in for the second annual Furious 3 next summer, I would highly recommend this race to anyone! It was some of the most challenging climbing I’ve ever done on a bike and I loved the fact it was mainly all single track! And the descending is as fun as it gets on a mountain bike, I would definitely like to try and do this race again in the future!"

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Rudy-Admin says the moose "attacked", which is a very poor description of a large ungulate trying to avoid human contact or defend itself to a perceived threat. Moose do charge, and can definitely inflict serious injury or worse, but they don’t "attack." I was at the haul back line-up on one of the occasions when the said moose came running (you would even say "charging") through, and it did not "attack" or target any person. It was certainly quite stressed, but it was just trying to get away from all of us.

That said, there is a hunting season for moose in the Fernie area, both rifle and bow, and while of course the seasons are in the fall it is true that there is a stable moose population (actually it is increasing over the last several years) in the area, so from a wildlife management/preservation point-of-view the killing of one moose is not apocalyptic. It seems a shame that a moose was killed due to a perceived risk to skiers (we run into moose every 2nd or 3rd time out snowshoeing or touring, or often mountain biking), but hopefully at least the meat was used for a good cause and it wasn’t a total waste.

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There should be a special management designation for the Flathead for sure, but not a national park. National parks in the Canadian Rockies have a poor track record protecting species, esp. charismatic megafauna like grizzly bears. They are species sinks for many species incl. bears; they inadvertenly kill more bears than they protect. Check out the published position papers by the most relevant bear experts in the Cdn. Rockies, like Herrero and Geist, if you don’t believe a random post. It is a simplification, but true, that these national parks cannot properly manage ecosystem values because of their duel mandate to protect nature and to provide access and education to visitors to this nature. It doesn’t work, other than for those who like to ride in tour buses and get a quick pic of their "life list" species. Pretty much like a zoo really, and just as objectionable and requiring constant meddling by well-meaning staff with a goal that is impossible to achieve.

The facts are the Flathead has natural species density, species variety, and species variability. It is more "ecologically healthy" than the mountain national parks. So, it’s pretty simple: what has been going on in the Flathead over the last hundreds of years has worked, so lets not mess with it. It would be naive, however, to believe that all the human activities there have been beneficial or will continue to be so in the future. That is why there has to be some sort of special management of the Flathead put into place, by whom and exactly what I don’t know. But it should ensure continued continued managed hunting and fishing, forestry (properly designed clearcuts are most beneficial to many species; plus increased selective forestry practices), no or extremely limited surface or subsurface resource extraction (mostly because associated industrialization and traffic issues), and it must resist tourism pressures like those in the national parks (paved roads to Mr. Bear and Mrs. Elk’s doorstep, modern facilities, etc.). Maybe something like the Wilmore or White Goat Wilderness areas in Alberta, which adjoin the national parks but are so much better in terms of wildlife species health and diversity. My 30+ years of experience with Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay Parks screams to me that it would be such a shame to let our egos think we can do better for the Flathead or that mass tourism that comes with a National Park designation is in any way beneficial – other than to selective interests in the Elk Valley.

So, just to be clear, my vote is "No!"

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Thanks for the responses, but we are interested in long-term tenants (1-year lease minimum). The house is ideal for a couple or small family.

If one suits this profile, you’ll get a nice, clean, just renovated house at a great price!

Call 250 423-6012 for information.

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Thanks for the interest Edwin!

It is a 21′ model (210RB), and the official spec states that the trailer from bumper to hitch is 22′ 4".

You should act soon as there is some serious interest from some people who’ve seen how perfect this unit is.

Pete 250 423-6012

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The eliptical trainer is 1 yr old – used 4 times for a total of < 2 hrs operating time. So, it is in perfect, "as new" condition and we’d be happy to help with moving it if you don’t have a vehicle.

Pics attached. If you have any more questions – just call 250-423-6012

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JW:

Are you still looking for a house? We have a fully furnished, 4 bedroom home in Ridgemont (quiet street, but just a two minute stroll to main street) for rent.

If so, drop us a line or give us a call at (250) 423-6012.

Pete and Wendy

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Hey Chuck!

We have a great 4 bedroom, fully furnished house in the Ridgemont area of Fernie (quiet but just a 2 minute walk from main street and all the shops/pubs/etc).

If you are still looking for a long-term rental, please drop us a line or you can call Wendy or Pete @ (250) 423-6012.

Thanks!

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I may have a house available. Please email me on wendy.anderson@lycos.com.

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