The start of fall means that winter, and winter sports are not far off in the Okanagan.
Alpine junkies in Âé¶čAV will get a chance to meet one of their own next week.
Canadian mountain guide, alpinist, movie-maker, speaker and thrill seeker Barry Blanchard stops in Âé¶čAV for a visit to support the opening of the 2019 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.
The festivalâs tour, Best of the Fest, brings mountain adventure films from around the world to the Âé¶čAV Community Theatre on Oct. 19.
Blanchard, whoâs guided through the peaks of such mountain ridges on Mt. Everest and ridge faces on the Himalayas, will share stories from his years of climbing and showcase the mountain culture that has been growing in the Okanagan, Canada and around the world since he started his passion at the age of 12.
Âé¶čAV festival host Jonathan Urness said that Blanchard makes a great addition to this yearâs festival.
âBarry has enjoyed all of his outings, even the ones not included in the narrow definition of âsuccess,ââ said Urness.
âItâs obvious by Barryâs big grin when talking about anything climbing related.â
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The festival will also feature a performance by musical guest Jenny Banai along with gear and supplies showcased by local outdoors shops.
Tickets are available at Mosaic Books, Âé¶čAV Cycle, Island Snow and other outdoor stores. Check the
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