Today, a rough and winding road leads almost to the site, with a mere 200m walk at the end. On the way there, the view from the track, overlooking the lake to the south, is worth the trip by itself. Located on a railway cutting, ferrierite crystals are found occasionally on some of the abundant agate material that is strewn everywhere. On the beach, on the railway embankments, in the cutting itself, and on the talus slopes above, agate abounds, but not so the ferrierite. Usually no more than 5-8mm across, the mineral appears as radiating blades from a central point, like an umbrella.
Crystal clusters appear as tiny orange or red dots on the white agate rind.
Examination under a loupe reveals the detail of the ferrierite habit itself. At the show's close on Sunday afternoon, the LRMS-BC's annual general meeting saw the presentation of a jade carving to Alice Clarke, in recognition of the years she has served as an officer with the Society, mostly recently as the Executive Secretary. She will be replaced in that capacity by Claire Belzer. On behalf of all present, President Don Rotherham thanked the host Thompson Valley Rock Club for all their hard work in organizing the Rendezvous, and brought the meeting to a timely close. Everyone then tucked into an excellent meal.