The eagle has landed. The birdcount results from December tallied 66 bald eagles around Pemberton (48 adults and 18 juveniles). Dave Steers caught this one last week, against Mt Currie. (PS If it inspires you to write a poem, send it to us. Somehow, that seems a fitting response. Personally, all I can come up … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Dave Steers
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Photo of the Week: Polek Rybczynski
This peak. This peak on which we watch snow creep. Our point of reckoning. Captured just 2 weeks ago, bare naked, by Polek Rybczysnki and shared as his contribution to our Sunday Photo of the Week visual chronicle of our valley. I took it when I was up in the bird the other week. I … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Polek Rybczynski
Photo of the Week: Ruben Guibert
Photo of the Week: Gary Martin’s Quintessential Pemberton
Has he been hanging out with Karen Love? Or is this just Pemberton, BC, to a tee? Thanks, Gary, for capturing this summertime bare-shouldered version of Mt Currie. (PS, I love this one too. But it's in Whistler. So it's out of bounds!)
Work In Progress: Amy Hazeldine
All it took was a weekend away to remind me how inspiring I find this region. And when Mt Currie and the cherry trees in bloom and the random snake sightings and the swelling seasonal creeks don't do it, all I have to do is ask a fellow-creative... and BOOM. Inspiration-injection. The latest artist to … Continue reading Work In Progress: Amy Hazeldine
Photo of the Week: Ruben Guibert
Excited to announce the debut our newest photographer in the Photo of the Week crew - Ruben Guibert. Hi. My name is Ruben Guibert. I was born on May 6 2000. I was born and raised in the Sea to Sky and I love riding my bike with my friends and taking pictures of my … Continue reading Photo of the Week: Ruben Guibert
Behind the Name: Mt Currie
One of the classic questions in the Pique's Best of Pemberton survey (now underway) has been "where do you get the best view of Mt Currie?" I suspect they took the question out because everybody said, "from my living room" - the truth is, there isn't a bad view of Mt Currie, and that's one … Continue reading Behind the Name: Mt Currie
Work in Progress: Simon Bedford
This week, we meet photographer Simon Bedford and explore his passion for documenting local faces through portraits of members of the Lil'wat Nation.Who are you?My name is Simon Bedford, and I came to Pemberton 8 years ago with my family after a lifetime working as a photographer and tv cameraman in London. When I arrived … Continue reading Work in Progress: Simon Bedford
Event: Breeding Bird Survey, Saturday, 8am, The Pony
Eagle-eyed birdwatchers (and eagle watchers, too) can rub shoulders with birders from the BC Ornithologists, who are sending a delegation to Pemberton on Saturday, to help with the breeding bird survey. Bring water, sunhat, binoculars and sharp eyes. Car pool to help keep things streamlined along the route. Meet at 8am at the Pony parking … Continue reading Event: Breeding Bird Survey, Saturday, 8am, The Pony
Event: 24 Hour Drum, starts Friday at 9am
24-Hour Drum Event at the Pemberton Secondary School 9am-3pm school aged children/youth 3pm-10pm - public 10pm-9am - student leaders BY DONATION - ALL proceed towards a youth centre in Mt.Currie. The event is open from 3:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday, May 3rd at Pemberton Secondary School (1400 Oak Street). There are special performances from Kalan Wi … Continue reading Event: 24 Hour Drum, starts Friday at 9am