Mountain Man Mike's

Due to the popularity of the December 22 and 23rd trips from Nelson to Vancouver and back we have added an additional bus to help more folks get home for the holidays. Kaslo to Vancouver https://mountainmanmikes.ca//kaslo-to-vancouver-christmas/ Vancouver to Kaslo ... https://mountainmanmikes.ca//vancouver-to-kaslo-christmas/ For more info on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca , call (778)382-7729, or email [email protected]

HIRING part time customer service position. Work from home, get paid before the holidays. Apply to [email protected]

HIRING auxiliary/overflow driving position. Nelson and area applicants only, class 2 and higher license required. Competitive wage, get a cheque before the holidays. Opportunities for shifts in the new year. Apply to [email protected]

Need to get between Nelson, BC and Vancouver but are unable to because of travel restrictions? Take the bus- all seats on our busses are exempt from provincial travel restrictions and our service is currently operating multiple times a week to and from the Kootenays, Vancouver and Calgary. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

DEADLINE EXTENSION, YOUR SUPPORT NEEDED! New busses, new routes, new travel opportunities. Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service has big plans to simplify travel for our passengers, and we need your help with letters of support. Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service has been providing service to Vancouver, Osoyoos, Kelowna, Nelson, Calgary and many other areas for over two years. We hope to streamline service to allow East and Westbound runs to connect, providing seamless access to all 5...2 stops in one day of travel. We will connect Cranbrook to Golden via Highway 95, and Calgary and Kelowna via Highway 1. In order to do this we need public support via public service indicators. These indicators are needed to prove the need for this expansion and are required by the Passenger Transportation Board as part of our new application. What is required to create a public service indicators: a simple letter from an individual, business, or municipality. All letters must include: - why, when, and how often the writer requires the inter-city bus service or route -whether the writer presently uses any other inter-city bus services -why the writer would use the proposed service rather than one that is currently operating. -the writer’s name, signature, and contact information Send letters to [email protected] Deadline: November 30th, 2021 Letters missing name, signature, and contact information are not admissible. Thank you for your support Michael Hathaway Mountain Man Mike’s Bus Service

Service will be cancelled November 17th and 18th due to road closures caused by flooding related to Sunday's rainstorm. This will affect service to and from Vancouver from the Kootenay region. We hope Highway 3 will reopen soon and will make announcements as more information is made available.

New busses, new routes, new travel opportunities. Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service has big plans to simplify travel for our passengers, and we need your help with letters of support. Mountain Man Mike's Bus Service has been providing service to Vancouver, Osoyoos, Kelowna, Nelson, Calgary and many other areas for over two years. We hope to streamline service to allow East and Westbound runs to connect, providing seamless access to all 52 stops in one day of travel. We will con...nect Cranbrook to Golden via Highway 95, and Calgary and Kelowna via Highway 1. In order to do this we need public support via public service indicators. These indicators are needed to prove the need for this expansion and are required by the Passenger Transportation Board as part of our new application. What is required to create a public service indicators: a simple letter from an individual, business, or municipality. All letters must include: - why, when, and how often the writer requires the inter-city bus service or route -whether the writer presently uses any other inter-city bus services -why the writer would use the proposed service rather than one that is currently operating. -the writer’s name, signature, and contact information Send letters to [email protected] Deadline: October 28th, 2021 Letters missing name, signature, and contact information are not admissible. Thank you for your support Michael Hathaway Mountain Man Mike’s Bus Service

BIDDING IS CLOSED (Closes Friday August 27th @ 8:00PM) Mountain Man Mike's is donating a $400 gift certificate to be used for charter and/or regular travel bus ...services without expiry. Starting Bid: $200 Value: $400 $20 Bid Increments LET THE BIDDING BEGIN! Auction items can be bid on in the comments below. We will contact the winner once the auction closes. Periwinkle Children's Centre is fundraising for a building expansion that will increase the capacity of our child care program, taking on more children and allowing us to operate from 3 days per week up to 5 days per week. We are launching one auction item every week throughout the coming months thanks to businesses in our beautiful community coming together to support this cause. We would love to have your support as we work towards our $100,000 goal. Every little bit helps. Thank you Kaslo for your support! https://mountainmanmikes.ca/ See more

Masks will be required while accessing Mountain Man Mike's services. Masks are available free of charge to all customers.

Snake On A Bus- an update. The owner has been identified and Cream Corn is a 7/8 year old male corn snake. He entered the bus in the owner's luggage on the trip from Kaslo to Vancouver on July 24. At some point the snake escaped the bag, likely hid under a heater and stayed there while he traveled over 3600km in six days. It is believed he came out of hiding the day he was found, July 31, due to the intense heat inside the bus while it was parked in the sun awaiting mainten...ance. The snake has some health problems and will be seeing a vet. For the time being he will be staying with Mike's family. Mountain Man Mike's would like to remind all passengers that pets must be registered with the company prior to travel and must travel in preapproved transportation carriers. Passengers are not permitted to travel with any live animals in their luggage and there may be a lifetime ban given for breaking this rule. There will be increased spot checks on luggage to ensure this will not happen again. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected] See more

Tune in tomorrow morning to CBC Radio One for an interview with Mountain Man Mike to discuss the snake on the bus. Airing at 5am and every hour on the hour. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

FOUND snake. This beauty was found on one of our busses yesterday and we would like to find their owner. #cornsnake #mountainmanmikesbus #snakeonabus

Jan 13th-14th 2021. Bus service today will be canceled due to multiple road closures.

Delays expected today on the Vancouver bound bus from Kaslo due to downed trees and power lines during the large wind storm last night.

Win a free trip with Mountain Man Mike! We are holding a decorating contest for the holidays! - Like Mountain Man Mike on facebook ... - Decorate something for the holidays - Take a picture - Post it in the comments of this post by midnight, December 24! The best photo as judged by Mountain Man Mike's staff will win a free round-trip ticket anywhere MMM travels. Ticket is valid for one year (consider putting date ticket expires). Contest Rules: - Photo must be family friendly - You must decorate the item yourself and submit an original photo - You must like Mountain Man Mike on Facebook - You must post the photo by midnight, December 24th, 2020 - Winner will be announced December 25th, 2020. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

Hey everyone, meet Mike! Mike runs Mountain Man Mike's, a bus service that connects popular Western Canada stops like Vancouver, Penticton, Nelson, Fernie, Calg...ary and more. But here’s the cooler part: Mike’s busses operate on used fryer oil, picked up from partner restaurants along his route. Even better, HI Canada members get 15% off when booking direct. Save money, save the planet and save the stress of driving yourself. If you’re not yet a member, learn about the more than 170 discounts across Canada and get in on it at hihostels.ca/membership. See more

From the Mayor's Desk By Ron Toyota Mayor - Town of Creston Mountain Man Mike’s Bus Service... I feel so fortunate to live in the Kootenays. From the freshly fallen snow in winter, to the lush trees in the spring, the amazing lake views in the summer, and bright vibrant colours of the fall, we are surrounded by such incredible natural beauty! If there are any drawbacks to living in the Kootenays, I would say that the lack of options for transportation in and around this region, would be one. When Greyhound Canada announced in October 2018 that they would no longer be providing service to Western Canada as it was unsustainable, a huge transportation gap was created especially for rural communities that don’t have any public transportation that connects us. Fortunately for us, Mike Hathaway and his family saw an opportunity to provide a much needed service and created Mountain Man Mike’s Bus Service. Mountain Man Mike’s operates from Kaslo and covers the Highway #3 corridor, west to Vancouver and east to Calgary, with almost everywhere in between. I met and visited with Mike in Kaslo on September 16th and was impressed with his vision and enthusiasm to grow his business. Right now, they have four buses that are eco friendly and burn bio-diesel fuel which is produced in the Creston Valley by Leduc Bio Diesel Energy. Mountain Man Mike’s bus service is in discussions with other bus service providers in B.C. and Alberta to augment and grow their connections to other destinations. They also are making an application to the Passenger Transportation Board in BC for other ridership programs. Unfortunately, due to low riderships Mountain Man Mike’s new route to connect the Highway 97 communities between Kelowna and Osoyoos to their pre-existing Vancouver, Nelson and Calgary runs has been delayed until the spring of 2021. Their plan in October was that a passenger could leave Creston at 6 a.m. on Saturday, connect in Nelson and then Osoyoos and be in Kelowna at 3:20 p.m. As their ridership increases they will expand the frequency accordingly. For more information on booking visit their website www.mountainmanmikes.ca which has their route schedules, pick up/drop off points, ticket and trip information or call 778-382-7729. They also have an active Facebook page - @mountainmanmikes. Prices include one piece of luggage per ticket and pets under 30 lbs. are also allowed (some conditions apply inquire for more details). One of their taglines is, If the road is open, we are too. Regional air travel is often impacted by the weather, and this is a great alternative. Not to mention that it’s a lot more comfortable to be a passenger than a driver some days especially when there is lots of room and comfortable seats! A personal THANK YOU and kudos to Mike, his family and his staff for offering this much needed service to all of us, especially those who can not or do not have access to reliable transportation. I can hardly believe it, but 2020 is almost over. As this unprecedented year draws to a close, I would like to greetings to all of you on behalf of myself and my family. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Wishing you all the best for the holiday season and for the upcoming year ahead! Do not hesitate to contact me by: Visiting me at my office in Town Hall Email me at [email protected] Call me at 250 428 2214 (extension 111)

Trips to Calgary will be available again starting on December 22. This run will operate during the daytime from Kaslo/Nelson to Calgary on Monday's with a bus returning from Calgary to Kaslo/Nelson on Tuesday. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

Due to the current state of COVID 19 in BC we have changed our policy from strongly recommending masks to masks being mandatory for all passengers on all buses. For more information please check https://mountainmanmikes.ca/covid-19-corona-virus-advice-q/ To book visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca , call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

Win a free ride with MMM’s Halloween costume contest. All this week we invite our riders to ride in costume. Ask the driver to take a photo of you with the bus to be entered to win a credit equal to your current bus ticket. Contest runs October 27th to November 1st 2020. Winner will be announced November 2nd. Rider with the best costume wins. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca , call 778-382-7729, or email [email protected]

Beautiful day to wash a bus!

Leduc BioDiesel Energy from Creston will be coming to the West Kootenay area on Tuesday, October 20. To arrange pick up of used fry oil to be used as biodiesel for the busses please contact Leduc Biodiesel at (250) 977-5050 or [email protected].

Need to get home for Thanksgiving dinner? We can help with bus service from Vancouver, Calgary and Nelson and almost everywhere in between. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

We are looking for drivers living in the Kelowna area to operate a 22 passenger bus. Part time with potential for full time and advancement within the company. Please send resume and drivers abstract. Salary to be determined by experience and dedication, matching industry standard.

Flight cancellations got you down? If the road is open we are too. With over 36 different destinations and less cancellations than air travel taking a bus is the sure thing. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

Halloween costume ideas. I'm thinking "Snowpiercer"

First snow of the year creeping in on Manning Park

MMM’s Bus Service has gone to the dogs. You can now bring pets on board as long as they are under 30lbs. Conditions apply. For more information or to book a seat visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

Introducing our new Kelowna bus, Gimli. It will be servicing Highway 97. This run will connect Kelowna, Westbank, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, Kaleden, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, and Osoyoos to our pre existing Vancouver, Nelson and Calgary runs starting Sept 16th 2020. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

Booking is now open for travel to Kelowna! First run will be Sept 16th twice a week to and from Kelowna. This new route links to our pre existing services. Continuous bus travel is now available between any of the following 39 stops: Kelowna Airport, Kelowna, Westbank, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, Kaleden, Okanagan Falls, Oliver, Osoyoos, Keremeos, Princeton, Manning Park, Hope, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Langley, New Westminister, Vancouver, Rock Creek, Greenwood, Grand Forks, Christina Lake, Castlegar, Nelson, Balfour, Kaslo, Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Fernie, Sparwood, Pincher Creek, Fort MacLeod, Lethbridge, Claresholm, High River, Okotoks, Calgary. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

Please note our Nelson depot has changed and will now be the Husky Gas Station at 702 Nelson Ave, Nelson, BC. For more information on booking visit www.mountainmanmikes.ca or call 778-382-7729 or email [email protected]

NAME THAT BUS! Help us name our new bus that will be servicing Kelowna and connecting to our Vancouver and Kootenay/ Calgary trips. Please post your bus name idea in the comments below. Step 1- please comment your bus name idea in the comments below. It has to be the name of a mountain. Our existing bus names are Crowsnest and Everest. Step 2- Share this video and like our Facebook page. ... One winner will be selected to win two round trip tickets anywhere we service. Contest deadline August 15, 2020. To purchase tickets or to view a full list of stops visit https://mountainmanmikes.ca , email [email protected] , or call (778) 382- 7729.

To purchase tickets or to view a full list of stops visit https://mountainmanmikes.ca , email [email protected] , or call (778) 382- 7729.

Alberta storm on the horizon? We will get you there safe. Proudly serving Alberta through good weather and bad. To purchase tickets or to view a full list of stops visit https://mountainmanmikes.ca , email [email protected] ,... or call (778) 382- 7729. See more

Mural In Motion photo contest. Have you seen our bus Crowsnest Express sporting it’s new mural by artist www.JohnGingrich.art ? Take a picture of bus, share the photo on FB or Insta and tag @Mountain Man Mike’s and you will receive a discount code for future travel. One lucky winner will receive a free ticket anywhere Mountain Man Mike’s travels. Contest closes August 30, 2020. You must like our Facebook or Instagram page to be eligible. https://www.instagram.com/mountainman...mikesbus/ To purchase tickets or to view a full list of stops visit https://mountainmanmikes.ca , email [email protected] , or call (778) 382- 7729.

Happy Canada day from the Mountain Man Mike’s team. The Alberta run including both BC and Alberta towns on Highway 3 reopens tomorow. This includes Salmo, Creston, Cranbrook, Fernie, Lethbridge, Calgary and everywhere in between. The Calgary trip connects in Nelson to our Vancouver run. Mural by http://johngingrich.art... To purchase tickets or to view a full list of stops visit https://mountainmanmikes.ca , email [email protected] , or call (778) 382- 7729.

NAME THAT BUS! Help us name our new bus that will be servicing Kelowna and connecting to our Vancouver and Kootenay/ Calgary trips. Please post your bus name idea in the comments below. Step 1- please comment your bus name idea in the comments below. It has to be the name of a mountain. Our existing bus names are Crowsnest and Everest. Step 2- Share this video and like our Facebook page. ... One winner will be selected to win two round trip tickets anywhere we service. Contest deadline August 15, 2020. To purchase tickets or to view a full list of stops visit https://mountainmanmikes.ca , email [email protected] , or call (778) 382- 7729.

To purchase tickets or to view a full list of stops visit https://mountainmanmikes.ca , email [email protected] , or call (778) 382- 7729.