Kootenay Gut Buster

[kamal]

Just returned from the Kootenay region of BC, after attending The Kootenay Butt Buster aka WCR2.

Headed out from near Nelson, BC, then took the Kootenay Lake ferry.

It was a short ride from the ferry terminal to beautiful, downtown, Crawford Bay.

With it's bustling shopping, light industry and car sales.

I quickly found the Kokanee Chalets, my home for the next three days.

Harry (harnic) had beat me to our Hobbit hut and was already moved in.

The Calgary crew were set up and had the chilli cooking.

Guy posing with Jeff's FJR.

....though he had arrived on this beauty.

The Gut Buster is a two night comedy festival. Each night was kicked off with music and entertainment from Marya and Shadowstalk - at times, she was funnier than some of the comedians.

Jeff, Harry, Guy and Lucie - at least one person is smiling!

It wasn't all beer and comedy. There are some great rides in this area, and while others were checking them out, I decided to explore the bay the town is named after.

There is a very nice walk from the campsite to the bay. You pass through a heavily wooded area under the cedars.

Then through a large area of protected wetlands.

Through a 'cave' of bushes, to the lake.

The ride home was excellent. As it was a Monday morning, I had the roads (and ferries) to myself.

Al.

 

[Tanker]

Very nice, thanks for sharing. Fun way to spend the weekend.

That is beautiful country up there!

 

[dcarver]

Nice.

 

[Mihalis fjr]

Wonderful pictures and report Alan!!

Thanks for sharing!!

I didn't saw you in a picture and this time...or are you somewhere there..?

 

[Fred W]

Lucie is always smilin'! It's kinda contagious.

Nice RR

 

[kamal]

Wonderful pictures and report Alan!!

Thanks for sharing!!

I didn't saw you in a picture and this time...or are you somewhere there..?

Thanks Michalis.

I'm right there - behind the camera.

 

[Harnic]

Thanks Al! You got more than I did! I had a fantastic time there, as well as getting there & home again. I agree that Marija was often funnier than many of the comics! You made a good rommate too!

Here's a few that I managed to take:

Cory Harding

Marija & Santa!

Marija & Shadowstalk

My roomie Al (Kamal) for Mihalis.

 

[jmgrif]

Thanks for the pictures and report! Sorry I couldn't make the trip but as I told you I had my son and his significant other visiting over the same weekend! We still have lots of good weather left so we'll have to get together for a little less "Loud, Pot smoking, Harley type persons, and go for a ride to a quiet camp site. Maybe somewhere up near Bridge Lake?

 

[Harnic]

Thanks for the pictures and report! Sorry I couldn't make the trip but as I told you I had my son and his significant other visiting over the same weekend! We still have lots of good weather left so we'll have to get together for a little less "Loud, Pot smoking, Harley type persons, and go for a ride to a quiet camp site. Maybe somewhere up near Bridge Lake?

Hey, a visit from family is a valid excuse Mark! It is too bad their timing was off though, it was a hoot! We even had room for 1 more in the chalet! Next year. Another run somewhere this summer sounds good. I have a good excuse next week for several days, my grandsons are coming to visit while my son & his significant other go to a friend's wedding out of province. We'll have to decend upon Starbucks soon for a planning session. See you soon!

 

[escapefjrtist]

Nice.

Yep!

--G

 

[kamal]

My roomie Al (Kamal) for Mihalis.

Thanks to this pic, I went for a haircut today!

 

[Harnic]

My roomie Al (Kamal) for Mihalis.

Thanks to this pic, I went for a haircut today!

Hey! You posted pix of me too!

 

[Travelin Man]

This is a great region for riding, thanks for sharing.

 

[RPrice]

I was just up in that area a little over a week ago. It sure is nice. Thanks for the report and the pictures!