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VARDA

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Sorry it took so long to respond.

Small tourism communities close to the border rely on tourism and always will. We are preparing for a normal season the best we can. No one here is complaining about our town being absolutely packed with visitors now, so I do not see what a 50% reduction of visitors over winter will be any different. As noted, there will be a few people with strong emotions, but all still have families to support and jobs to do. The majority of us know we rely on Tourism to make our livings and support our families. We advise that you check policies with your chosen hotel as they may have certain requirements.

We are planning for a "normal" season although I would expect there will be slight changes that should not really affect ones experience. We will do all we can to communicate any changes or abnormalities. When visiting a community, be kind, be respectful of their wishing for public behaviour, give others space and dont shoot off your snot rocket within a few feet of my face....mmmk?

Regarding the pipeline, we are working with Trans Mountain and so far, they are holding true to their original statement that they will not affect access to our riding areas. We will do our best to see that is the case.

We are hear for our riders and winter friends 100% and will do all we can to support you, unless mandated to do otherwise....

Don't forget to check out that Allan Webcam. Was pretty insane up there a week ago with the new snow. Pretty cool to see.

Ride safe and see you all soon.
 
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I'm up for that as well. Hoping we also get a good snow year up around here to get some local exploring done.

Im hoping for that as well.
Sledding will be different this year that’s for sure. I m wondering if the warmup shelters will be open. With covid news being beat into us the last 6 mths, a dripping snotty helmet and balaclava in a warm up shelter does not look the same as it did previously. Lol
 

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Im hoping for that as well.
Sledding will be different this year that’s for sure. I m wondering if the warmup shelters will be open. With covid news being beat into us the last 6 mths, a dripping snotty helmet and balaclava in a warm up shelter does not look the same as it did previously. Lol

I started sledding when there was no shelters.
Looks like back to the "good old days" and make use of dead stands.
They will be missed when there is a life threatening overnight injury to be treated.
I will be avoiding the shelters like a plauge was present.
Better rehone me winter survival training skills.
 

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i am headed to Kitimat at the end of september. Signed on for 18 months to PM the LNG plant for the company i work with. already have orders for crab and halibut from my sledding buddies here in Cowtown

so far been good. Kitimat isn’t the sleepy little townsite of 10 years ago. Busy here. Building couple of 8000 man camps. The Lng facility, Port has cranes going every direction. Good luck finding vacancy. Burns lake, Smithers, hazelton have been booked by CN rail. There must be 500+ white CN trucks. Witnessed couple wrecks on highway of tears (now I know why.....). Nice new f350 diesel, pulling large 25’+ aluminum boat was smashed in ditch, looked like rear ended hard, hammered the ditch with approach......so far everyone is welcoming. Caught about 25 spring, and three coho. Two more days left. Fish the Kitimat River guaranteed land 10+. Good luck up here in Kitimat. Nice to see activity.
 

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bc vandal.jpg its all good, Americans are the new target in BC
 

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[QUIOTE=Duct tape Doo;2822206]View attachment 228488its all good, Americans are the new target in BC[/QUOTE]

No issues driving that truck. Friends, Relatives know my views (many don’t agree, because they are all government workers). We can still be cordial with each other. So far!
 
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