Archive for October, 2008

October 28, 2008

created and designed by a eight year old guest from California. (After her mom bought hat and mittens.)

October 28, 2008

We knew the first snowfall was coming but it still takes you by surprise. Waking up to a winter wonderland last Wednesday was a wonderful treat for all our guests from sunny California or Oregon. The sleds came out and the winter games began.

snow!!

October 19, 2008

Its that time of year when that four letter “S” word starts creeping into the weather forecast. For some it’s time to follow the birds to warmer climates. To most around here it’s the reason they love Jackman! Show me the white stuff.
  I found my ice scraper this morning. My credit card was letting [...]

There’s a lot of Bull Round here

October 13, 2008

I was up Main Street a little while ago and it looks like the circus is in town. People are everywhere just talking and waiting with cameras in one hand and coffee in the other. Today is the first Day of moose season.
 People hang out around the tagging station waiting for the big bulls to be brought [...]

John’s Annual Pig roast

October 11, 2008

A natural rite of passage in the fall is John’s pig roast, the Sunday before the start of the moose hunt. It is a time for everyone to get together and tell yarns of past hunts a who saw what moose where. You don’t have to be a hunter to enjoy a day of great [...]

Enduro Races

October 11, 2008

 
Sunday October 12thare the annual enduro car races  at the Border Riders clubhouse.Last year approximately 25 cars showed up to test their driving skills and endurance. Maybe “cars” is being a little generous. Massive amounts of steel and bondo balanced on four wheels with a running engine.  This fifty lap race on a dirt track is [...]