The Ultimate Lift

Okanagan Life seeks the ultimate high with our homegrown/homebuilt aviators

In this issue we meet some high-flying pilots and discover what lures them into the wild blue in ultralight and homebuilt machines. We reveal the truth about a misunderstood night flyer, the secrets of building a backyard stress reliever, how two teachers give kids an outdoor education and why abandoning the pool makes swimming such a great experience. All this and so much more.

From Grassroots to Cloud Tops – the Okanagan's Kit Craft Aviators
They build and fly their own aircraft. They don't worry about destinations. And they live just up the street. So what is it that propels them?

In Person
High flying adventure: Young Eagles.

Going to Bat for Bats
Forget Count Dracula, these night-flying bug eaters are the good guys.

Sauvignon Blanc – White Magic
Stand-alone or boosting a blend, this unforgettable character loves good food and makes good times.

Fawning Over Flora
Add a new dimension of stress relief to your outdoor retreat. Nothing soothes like the sound of flowing water and it's easy to create a floral water feature with this DIY fountain planter.

Valley Voyeur
Proving that practical doesn't have to be boring, this straw bale home is designed for maximum fire protection ... and livability.

Couch Neglecter
Who needs a pool when there are so many lakes? Open-water swimming is like aqua-yoga – a way to connect with yourself and the natural world in a single plunge.

Who Among Us
School District 22 kids have the opportunity to discover themselves and their world through the medium of outdoor pursuits because of the imagination and dedication of teachers Barrie and Moe Reid.

Rear View
Child-free by choice: Thoughts on a path less travelled.

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