SBOMB CLOTHING CO

SBOMBCO is run by Stephanie a local to Revelstoke since birth. She is one creative gal and her clothing items show her humour and talent. She started her endeavour by painting her art onto hats (mostly snap backs but also moved into panel hats), which have become a staple to most who reside in Revelstoke. 
Her natural ability and artistic technique really show through in her unique designs.

Steph also does custom orders so if you have an idea you want put onto an article of clothing she’s your gal, her Instagram handle will show you so many sweet designs she’s nailed.

She gets her inspiration from the natural surroundings of our scenic mountain town and recently decided to expand her hat company and offer her faithful customers, t-shirts, hoodies, and crew necks. She also carries vacuum tumblers to keep your drinks warm or cold and really cute camping mugs. 
Make sure you check out her Instagram page @sbomb_co as well as her website www.sbombco.com for all the collections she has on offer right now.



It was a chilly drive up the mountain for this photo shoot but well worth it, despite the seasons first snowflakes that were falling as we settled into the shoot near the Echo Lake. At least everyone had some warm clothing to sport around the campfire for this shoot and they looked good sipping on some tasty Mt Beggbie brewing Co beer and some local Oteas tea.

You wont want to miss out on this local clothing company so make sure you check out her work and give this Canadian some support.

SBOMB CO

Sutherland Falls - a winter's walk [Revelstoke]

It was a cold winter day, one you may not think of going on an adventure in. The ski hill was icy, the coffee was calling, but adventure we did!! We hopped into the car and drove down the road, 25 min south of Revelstoke and parked along the side of the road amidst snow piles and log piles.

The air was chilled and as we hiked down the snow burdened road, sometimes creating our own path and sinking hip deep into the snow. The road you can usually drive down in summer took a fair while to descend but the forest view and laughs we had a stumbling through snow were priceless.

Sutherland Falls is a must see if you are in the area. In summer the moss scattered across the rocks is a stunning emerald green and in winter the waterfalls turn into ice leaving you in awe at the water that would usually be roaring down the chute. The ice created a beautiful pattern along the rocks and we felt small in its comparison.

Once photos were taken and we got our fix of the falls we meandered along the pathway and came out at the Columbia River. Along another short forest walk and out we popped near the frozen grass poking out through the snow that held it there. We came upon some sand that was kept solid by the winter’s freeze underneath our footprints. And we held out breath at the stunning scene before us, the mountains surrounding us and the landscape were quite honestly picture perfect.

The only thing missing from our adventure was some hot chocolate and perhaps some donuts!! These things are a must on a cold winter adventure walk!!

WANDER [BRITISH COLUMBIA] →

‘When the snow doesn’t fly’ is never a saying said during a typical winter in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada.
Generally this little mountain town nestled in the valley of towering mountains is buried in snow that consumes your day. However this winter 2020/21 hasn’t shown us much in the way of snow.
To make the most of the days, my friend Stephanie and I gathered our warm outdoor wear and traipsed across town to walk along the pathway that leads down south of town, known as the flats.

A short walk through a forest barren of anything but twigs holding tight to their roots in the winter months, opens up to display snow covered mountains and a grassy terrain underfoot.

We wandered for a few hours, stopping to capture the beauty nature had unfolding right in front of us and we took advantage of the brown hues that popped under the bright colors Stephanie was sporting.

Do you have a favorite spot to wander and roam? Can you enjoy the scenery no matter the weather or do you prefer to stay cozy at home?

ANDREA UNFETTERED [SHELTER BAY]

After a brief 40 minute drive south in the car from the town of Revelstoke, you will have reached Shelter Bay; the port situated on the Upper Arrow Lakes surrounded by both the Selkirk and the Monashee Mountains. From here you can access the free ferry taking you across the lake to Highway 23 & 31 South in British Columbia.

If you want a day trip this is the route to embark on, because not only will you encounter a sandy beach at the day use area but you can also see some of the most striking views while crossing the ferry, or you can choose to have a picnic at the camp ground by the boat launch.

Nestled between captivating mountains, unreal water tones, fragrant forest and scorching sunshine was the location for this photo shoot with Andrea.

You wouldn’t believe this mama isn’t a model, for she was natural through and through and up for all sorts of ideas during the shoot.
The forest met our senses and we came alive as we wandered the bank of the river, clambering over rocks, taking twigs out of our hair and even a splash into the (freezing) waterway for (the brave soul) Andrea !!!

OHAKUNE - NEW ZEALAND

2008 - The year I learned to put chains on vehicles for my job as a Guest Service Agent while working for Turoa Ski Field. I never imagined I’d be able to revisit the wonderful wee town on the North Island of New Zealand.

A weekend away in a bach was all I needed for the memories of that winter to come flooding back. We had lived on Arawa Street, a short wee wander to the town central, and if you were to simply pass by this town you may not know the gem that it is.

In the winter folk from all over New Zealand come visit for the annual Mardi Gras celebration and to ski the active volcano. From my experience while living there for a ski season the mountain was closed more than it was open, but that didn’t dampen our time. The people make a place and we had many nights cooking for the ski bums and travellers spending the season with us.

If you get the chance to head to this nugget of a town you must make a stop at the Chocolate Éclair Shoppe, take a wander to the Giant Carrot and make sure to walk to Old Coach Road, a lovely trail that will take you around the outskirts of the town along a river to see the beauty of the area.

Make sure you get a night in watching the rugby at The Powder Keg, and stop in to see the folk at Volcano Coffee Roasters along the railway, they not only have fab coffee but they host many Kiwi made articles that you wont be able to walk away from without at least adding them to a wish list!!

Once you’ve meandered around you must take a trip up the Tongariro National Park to the highest mountain on the North Island of New Zealand, don’t let the encroaching cloud turn you off, the weather can change in an instant and you wont want to miss the views from the top!!

After you have done all the adventuring you can muster make sure to stop in for a mouth watering hamburger at the Blind Finch and let your taste buds discover what a true kiwi taste can do to your hunger cravings. You also won’t want to miss buying a pie at the local dairy.

Ohakune isn’t just for winter lovers; you can for sure visit this adventure destination in summer. There are heaps of walks, hikes and mountain biking trails to catch your adventure seeking cravings.
Ohakune may seem like a small stop on the NZ map, but it sure holds a big place in my heart and I love that I got to re-visit it this year and reminisce over the wonderful winter season I had with some friends I still love to this day!