It has had its ups and downs but this year’s Timber Days logging sports festival was well attended by spectators and competitors.
“This was an outstanding year,” said Cindy Pearce, one of the event’s organizers. “There was a lot of heart-warming sportsmanship among the competitors and a great crowd. I’d also like to thank all the tremendous volunteers we had.”
About 400 people attended the event this year and first-time competitors here were greatly impressed by Revelstoke and its people.
“This has been great,” said New Zealand logger Chris Harris. “I have really enjoyed it. I’d love to compete here again.”
A selection of photos from the event are posted below:
Luke Brownjohn (foreground) competes against Danielle Tkach in the butcher block chop during the second day of Revelstoke's annual Timber Days logging sports festival. David F. Rooney photoDanielle Tkach whacks wood during the Butcher Block competition at Timber Days. David F. Rooney photoLindsay Bett (left) of Kamloops and Chris Harris of New Zealand competed in the Jack and Jill sawing competition Sunday. David F. Rooney photoCompetitors test their chainsaws during Timber Days. David F. Rooney photoA competitor bites wood in one of the chainsaw competitions on Sunday. David F. Rooney photoAbout 400 people turned out to watch the two-day Timber Days festival last weekend. David F. Rooney photoMitch Hewitt of Scotch Creek makes the chips fly at Timber Days last weekend. David F. Rooney photoWhen all is said and done, when you're very, very young you can always find something simple and fun to play with at Timber Days. David F. Rooney photo
