My First Natural Waterslide Trip

Yesterday I did something pretty cool; I visited my first natural waterslide right here in the Kootenays. It was a pretty big deal for me, I am not a great swimmer and I don’t really enjoy anything about water. To be honest with you I have an irrational fear of drowning, so I when I “swim” I tend to keep my head above water.

I had heard tales about how fun the natural waterslide was at Deer Park and I knew immediately that it was something I would have to try during my time here in the Kootenays. But, as our pre-determined time came closer and closer I started getting pretty nervous about it and even considered backing out of going with my friends.

I am so happy I did go. I was a little scared, I must admit. I watched everyone go down once before I braved the natural waterslide. But, on the second run I gave the natural waterslide a shot and loved it. For a second you think it is going to tear your butt apart but then everything smoothes out, you catch a little air and go flying into the water. To be honest with you the water was not as cold as everyone was saying it was. Honestly, that maybe because I am partially numb to cold water; when I was a kid I swam in the Atlantic Ocean quite a bit every summer.

If you are new to the Kootenays (like I am) or just visiting you should check out the natural waterslide at Deer Park. It is the perfect Sunday afternoon excursion, grab an iced coffee and go for a scenic drive through Syringa Park to Deer Park! 

My First Car Wash Experience

Over the weekend Mountain FM had the chance to team up with the crew at the Lion’s Head Pub in

Robson for their charity bikini car wash. I was pretty excited, I had never been part of a car wash before, not even as a kid in girl scouts.

I had so much fun! Although I clearly missed the note about bikinis (as you can see in the photo), I still had a great time. And, the Mountain FM cruiser never has sparkled like it does right now! The entire crew of brave women (and one gentleman) who sported bikinis for this great cause need to be commended for putting on such a great event, they worked their ta-tas off!

After hours in the hot sun, the crew raked in $1600 for breast cancer! AMAZING! They spent the entire day out in the hot Kootenay sun and did not quit until every last vehicle, boat, fire truck and motorcycle was shining.  

Callie was also their getting ready to chop her locks off to make wigs for those who loss their hair to cancer. Below you can hear her story.