1. It snows a lot in Revelstoke, though not as much as it did 30 years ago, according to my old-timer neighbours. For this change we have the dam and climate change to thank.
2. Always valid conversation topics; your wood pile, how you heat your home, how much it sets you back financially.
3. You will be cold from October to April.
4. Once known as man-stoke, this name no longer applies.
5. Most, if not all, people in town love to ski as much as you do. So much so, that open mic nights often have multiple songs about 'snow', 'pow' and other forms of neige, to which the audience whoops and cheers.
6. It's cool to can.
7. Everyone really does know everyone, so be kind, honest, and accountable.
8. It is okay, in fact the norm, to show up to any and all events wearing mucks and a toque. How else can one walk through 2 feet of snow, wind, and slush, and arrive happy and dry.
9. The highway closes. A lot. Plan ahead.
10. Did I mention is snows a lot?
