Outdoors and Recreation

The Okanagan Bouldering Society is hosting Rock the Blocs on Sept. 9-10, for the ninth year. (@okanaganboulderingsociety/Instagram)

Canada’s largest outdoor climbing competition coming to Kelowna boulders

Rock the Blocs, hosted by the Okanagan Bouldering Society is coming to the Boulderfields Sept. 9-10

 

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas and Councillor Loyal Wooldridge were on hand to unveil the new upgrades at Ballou Park on Aug. 10. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

Kelowna park receives major facelift

Play, plant and take a pause at the brand new Ballou Park in Glenmore

 

(Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue/Special to The News)

Annual funding finds stability for B.C.’s ground search and rescue teams

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC welcomes additional funding for ground search…

 

The Attainable Housing Development Society works with local communities an organizations to fill the housing gap in British Columbia. This summer, they’re hosting their New Home Raffle – giving you the chance to win an amazing home overlooking beautiful Shuswap Lake. Photos courtesy AHDS

Lake life awaits with New Home Raffle

Enter to win a Shuswap Lake home, and help bring attainable housing to others

  • Jul 10, 2023
The Attainable Housing Development Society works with local communities an organizations to fill the housing gap in British Columbia. This summer, they’re hosting their New Home Raffle – giving you the chance to win an amazing home overlooking beautiful Shuswap Lake. Photos courtesy AHDS
Longtime friends Brittney Page (left) and Kristin Postill return to Kalamalka Lake on their standup paddleboards Saturday, July 8, for their sixth annual Stand Up For…fundraising challenge. This year, the pair are paddling in support of Vernon’s North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS). (Contributed)

Pair paddle for North Okanagan youth

Kristin Postill and Brittney Page host sixth annual Stand Up For paddleboard challenge July 8 for NOYFSS

Longtime friends Brittney Page (left) and Kristin Postill return to Kalamalka Lake on their standup paddleboards Saturday, July 8, for their sixth annual Stand Up For…fundraising challenge. This year, the pair are paddling in support of Vernon’s North Okanagan Youth and Family Services Society (NOYFSS). (Contributed)
The Vernon Snowmobile Association’s latest grant for $100,000 will allow it to build a new chalet at SilverStar Mountain, replacing the old one (pictured). (VSA photo)

Grant boosts build of new Vernon Snowmobile chalet

New chalet to be constructed at SilverStar Mountain, replacing original chalet built in 1967

The Vernon Snowmobile Association’s latest grant for $100,000 will allow it to build a new chalet at SilverStar Mountain, replacing the old one (pictured). (VSA photo)
Pickleball players were out enjoying the country’s – and North America’s – fastest-growing sport at the South Surrey Athletic Park courts during recent warm weather. According to Pickleball Canada, the sport is now growing fastest among players 18-34 years old. (Surrey Pickleball Club/Facebook photo)

Pickleball picking up for players as weather gets warmer

‘It is so much fun! It’s awesome. It will change your life’

Pickleball players were out enjoying the country’s – and North America’s – fastest-growing sport at the South Surrey Athletic Park courts during recent warm weather. According to Pickleball Canada, the sport is now growing fastest among players 18-34 years old. (Surrey Pickleball Club/Facebook photo)
The Railrider Mountain Coaster opened May 15, bringing brand-new thrills to the Golden Skybridge in Golden, B.C. Photo courtesy Golden Skybridge by Pursuit

Fly high and touch the sky at Golden Skybridge

For adrenaline junkies, outdoor adventurers or families looking for a thrilling, interactive…

The Railrider Mountain Coaster opened May 15, bringing brand-new thrills to the Golden Skybridge in Golden, B.C. Photo courtesy Golden Skybridge by Pursuit
(Nolan Ulm/Submitted)

NFL, CFL players coaching Kelowna youth football charity camp

The Make It Happen Football Camp runs on June 23 and 24

(Nolan Ulm/Submitted)
Celebrating a big putt at a 2022 RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final. (Megan Robinson/PGA of Canada)

Amateur PGA events coming to Kelowna courses

The Kelowna golf events are held on May 29, June 27, and July 23

Celebrating a big putt at a 2022 RBC PGA Scramble Regional Final. (Megan Robinson/PGA of Canada)
With Stihl Timbersports athlete Stirling Hart watching, Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce executive director Leanna Kemp fires up a chainsaw and cuts through a log. Hart was in town Monday to promote the Stihl Timbersports National Championship, which is coming to Chilliwack Aug. 12-13, 2023. (Eric J. Welsh/ Chilliwack Progress)

VIDEO: Stihl Timbersports nationals coming to Chilliwack in August

The Chilliwack Coliseum will host a pro and women’s competition featuring chopping and sawing events

With Stihl Timbersports athlete Stirling Hart watching, Chilliwack Chamber of Commerce executive director Leanna Kemp fires up a chainsaw and cuts through a log. Hart was in town Monday to promote the Stihl Timbersports National Championship, which is coming to Chilliwack Aug. 12-13, 2023. (Eric J. Welsh/ Chilliwack Progress)
Myra Van Otterloo, a helicopter pilot from Nanaimo, left, and Jessa Arcuri, a school vice-principal from Penticton, have become the first B.C. team to compete in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc – a nine-day, 2,500-kilometre rally across the Moroccan desert. (Photo submitted)

Rally racers blaze fresh B.C. trail across Moroccan desert’s ‘treacherous’ terrain

B.C. women compete against hundreds of teams at Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc

Myra Van Otterloo, a helicopter pilot from Nanaimo, left, and Jessa Arcuri, a school vice-principal from Penticton, have become the first B.C. team to compete in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc – a nine-day, 2,500-kilometre rally across the Moroccan desert. (Photo submitted)
Myra Van Otterloo, a helicopter pilot from Nanaimo, left, and Jessa Arcuri, a school vice-principal from Penticton, have become the first B.C. team to compete in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc – a nine-day, 2,500-kilometre rally across the Moroccan desert. (Photo submitted)

Penticton rally racer navigates Moroccan desert’s ‘treacherous’ terrain

B.C. women compete against hundreds of teams at Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc

Myra Van Otterloo, a helicopter pilot from Nanaimo, left, and Jessa Arcuri, a school vice-principal from Penticton, have become the first B.C. team to compete in the Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Maroc – a nine-day, 2,500-kilometre rally across the Moroccan desert. (Photo submitted)
(Draven Heitt/ Submitted)

‘They have my back on and off the track’: Kelowna BMXer ready to race with new sponsor

Cyclepath Kelowna sponsors local BMX athlete

(Draven Heitt/ Submitted)
A basic adult anglers license in B.C. will increase to $39.56 per year in 2023, then go up to $41.15 in 2024. AdobeStock

B.C. raises freshwater fishing fees, with funds supporting angling and conservation

It will cost a little more to go freshwater fishing in British…

A basic adult anglers license in B.C. will increase to $39.56 per year in 2023, then go up to $41.15 in 2024. AdobeStock
A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animal's fur (or a human’s hair). It is important to check pets and yourself for the tiny blood-drinkers when returning from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)

It’s officially tick time in the Okanagan

Blood-sucking arachnids are but there is no need to worry if you’re tick-checking regularly

A tiny tick is almost unnoticeable when it’s hidden by an animal's fur (or a human’s hair). It is important to check pets and yourself for the tiny blood-drinkers when returning from enjoying the outdoors. (File photo)
51 Hotdogs climbed by Stu Smith (Screenshot of Youtube video by Stu Smith)

Hot diggity dog, Kelowna rock climbing route considered a sick send

51 Hotdogs is a 5.11a sport climbing route at Cedar Mountain on Croissant Wall just south of Kelowna

51 Hotdogs climbed by Stu Smith (Screenshot of Youtube video by Stu Smith)
City of Salmon Arm Couns. Louise Wallace Richmond and Kevin Flynn lend a hand with the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s fundraising efforts during the Trails Party at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (Barb Brouwer/Facebook photo)

Shuswap Trail Alliance grateful for more than $70,000 received in fundraising efforts

Funds raised leveraged with matching grants, donations, in-kind contributions

City of Salmon Arm Couns. Louise Wallace Richmond and Kevin Flynn lend a hand with the Shuswap Trail Alliance’s fundraising efforts during the Trails Party at the SASCU Recreation Centre on Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. (Barb Brouwer/Facebook photo)
Early season powder has graced SilverStar Mountain Resort since opening early Nov. 18. (Bree Vanderleest photo)

More mountain, lifts, Tube Town opens at Vernon’s SilverStar

Resort also hosting light-up and BC Winter Games Torch Light Parade

Early season powder has graced SilverStar Mountain Resort since opening early Nov. 18. (Bree Vanderleest photo)
A sign placed on the Okanagan Rail Trail is blocked by a tree near Coldstream. (Contributed)

Guess that sign: Okanagan Rail Trail marker overgrown

Trail users wondering why a sign would be erected behind a tree

A sign placed on the Okanagan Rail Trail is blocked by a tree near Coldstream. (Contributed)