A Look Back at 2018 at the Sicamous Summer Stomp Part 1 Season 6 Episode 8 Segment 3

Season 6 Episode 8 Segment 3
Sicamous Summer Stomp Part 1

We got to visit with Darby Mills of the Darby Mills Project. This is their second year preforming.  Darby left the Headpins early to start out on her own.  They play some original music, some Headpins music and some really good old school rock covers.

Darby says she turns off the news.  The world is becoming such a crazy place that she has to shut off for awhile.  But don't forget, knowledge and education are so important.

Positive thinking is her way.  Give out what you want to get back.  During her stint doing network marketing, Darby learned that there are always hurdles and challenges in life.  She also lost her mom and husband within 6 months of each other and left her with a lot to reflect on.  She says she is very blessed now to be doing what she loves.  Do what you want to do in life.  It's scary but so worth it in the end.  Find your pat and take those hurdles to get to your goal.  She feels blessed to have the abilities and health to be doing what she loves.  You never know how much time we have left on this earth.

If you are blessed enough to live where you can be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you.

Belt Drive Betty

Editor & Rider

 

A Look Back at 2018 at the Sicamous Summer Stomp Part 1 Season 6 Episode 8 Segment 2

Season 6 Episode 8 Segment 2
Sicamous Summer Stomp Part 2

Some amazing vendors were at the Sicamous Summer Stomp 2018.  One of the was Ken Patterson of Artist Bench Guitars.  He had a very unique booth with hand made cigar box guitars.
Each guitar is made with exotic wood and three strings.  Each has its on unique style and all are electric.  Some even have adjustable bridges and you can adjust the string height.

Ken is also a motorcycle air brush artist and has been for over 30 years.  He enjoyed the crossover to guitars and finds it a great artistic outlet.

He says they are a blast to play!!

Wade Stewart is an executive committee member, a co-coordinator and has also been the M.C. at the Sicamous Summer Stomp for a number of years.  He says its a curse and an honor to do so every year.  After all the moaning and bitching is done, we love it and its a blast every year.

One of the favorite bands this year is Darby Mills of the Darby Mills Project.  Wade has known her for over 42 years and she is also his Aunt.  Darby Mills is the scream queen of Canada!!  This is her second year at the Sicamous Summer Stomp.

Everything from the pit crew to the volunteers to the sponsors make up the Sicamous Summer Stomp.  They are the absolute heart of the event.  After having 7 committee members they are only down to two but the help from the volunteers that stepped up made everything come together.

Large and small vendors such as After Dark Distillery, Konquer Motorcycles, Harley Davidson, Rico RSK Apparel and Sweet Legs by Taylor, just to name a few, make everything happen.  There were some very unique and beautiful booths this year.  They always make for a phenomenal weekend.

The volunteers may not be able to rest until all is torn down and put away.  After the weekend they spend hours cleaning up every single cigarette butt and piece of garbage.  Sicamous has been very welcoming and we respect that.  RCMP were also amazing assisting with road closures and safety.

Remember to be safe.  There are shuttles to and from town and free camping.
Do Not drink and drive.

If you are blessed enough to live where you can be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you.

Belt Drive Betty

Editor & Rider

A Look Back at 2018 at the Sicamous Summer Stomp Part 1 Season 6 Episode 8 Segment 1

Season 6 Episode 8 Segment 1
Sicamous Summer Stomp Part 1

Ride Like a Local spoke with Steve Hammer, one of the event co-organizers.  Steve started with the Sicamous Summer Stomp in 1994.

This year they had 14 bands booked for the event.  Darby Mills, formerly of the headpins, was one of the performers.  Darby is also a co-organizer and has a voice that can rock!

All original 6 members  have since retired, however, Howard Halek came out of retirement and the proud age of 74 to light the night time bonfire.

So many amazing sponsors make the event happen.  Pubs and distilleries small and large all come together to help with the event.  Twin Anchor Structures has been a major sponsor.  Warner Rentals powers the campground and in return sends a very small bill.

In 29 years The Sicamous Summer Stomp has raised well over 1/4 million dollars just in cash donations alone.  The economic benefits to the community are estimated over 2 million.  All together they believe it is somewhere around 50 to 70 million raised!!

For the 30th year they will be scaling back and going old school.  They will have bike days with in the community with a family day as well.  A great party will still be had at the campgrounds at the end of the night.

All in all it is a great weekend to get together with like minded individuals and have a great time.

If you are blessed enough to live where you can be riding today, please remember to ride like everyone around you is blind and can not see you.

Belt Drive Betty

Editor & Rider