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Sky High Aerial Photography There is a new bird flying over golf courses across western Canada these days. Peter Flynn and Sky High Aerial Photography specializes in low-level aerial photography using a 21-foot, tethered, unmanned airship. Over the past 4 years, Sky High has completed aerial photography for more than 20 courses in BC and Alberta from Crown Isle to Kananaskis. What they offer is a turnkey solution for golf courses to capture the beauty of the course at a unique perspective. Ideal altitudes to showcase the best perspective of a golf course is anywhere between 50-200 feet, heights unattainable by any other conventional aircraft. The main difference here is that this can all be done without disrupting play. The blimp system is noise free and without any moving parts, is able to capture spectacular crisp aerial imagery. Says Flynn, "To start, we discuss with the golf course all desired locations to be shot. Once we arrive on site, we begin capturing images from around the course at various angles and altitudes. Once we have shot all desired locations, we bring the blimp down and develop a web gallery for the client to view images that were shot that day. It's that easy and our clients are always amazed at the quality of our images. From clubhouse to signature holes to a full course tour, we can do it all." Packages for this start at a very reasonable $1,000. (250) 864-0770 • www.skyhighphotography.ca The Avalon Inn is an independent motel conveniently located in the centre of Osoyoos offering modern, spacious & quiet accommodations at reasonable rates. Their staff is very knowledgeable about local golfing, hiking & biking trails and other activities in the area. Says Phil Elliot, "The South Okanagan has the golf for your game or budget. We have a variety of great courses like the Championship Course, Fairview Mountain, the Desert Courses, Osoyoos GCC & Nk'mip Canyon and also for the family golfer on a budget, Oroville Golf Club in nearby Washington State. We have mid-week golf packages including accommodation, cart & 18-holes of golf starting at $85 per person. Regardless of your handicap or budget let us set you on the correct course for great golfing at an affordable price." BEST WESTERN SUNRISE INN bestwesternosoyoos.com• 877-878-2200 The BW Sunrise is designed with all the modern conveniences to make your stay a comfortable and memorable one. Their 65-room hotel offers 3-star accommodation and amenities that include indoor pool & hot tub, fitness room and a complimentary continental breakfast each day. Walking distance from Osoyoos Lake and Rattlesnake Canyon Amusement Park, they are a 100% non-smoking facility with 66 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. "We are pleased to advise that we do have a select number of rooms available for our guests who travel with their "best friend," says Mara Marquez. The Best Western Sunrise Inn Hotel offers 'Stay and Play Okanagan Golf' packages at some of the finest courses in the valley. Twin Lakes Golf & RV Resort twinlakesgolfresort.com • 866-576-3672 A relaxing 15 km drive southwest from Penticton, this 285-acre resort is nestled in a scenic valley surrounded by towering rock cliffs. Elevated tees, strategically bunkered greens and fairways, and water hazards on four holes make this a great challenge. Twin Lakes Golf Resort also features an RV Park, only a nine iron from the 1st tee. The Twin Lakes Players Card is a great value. The $159 cost provides you with the ability to book a tee time any day, any time with cart included. Add in 2 free rounds when you purchase and this is hard to beat. Other great values here include no-initiation memberships, cart with all green fees and free play for Juniors 15 and under when accompanied by an adult (one child per adult after 12:00pm). 64 2012 OKANAGAN UPDATE