Revelstoke is a small city in southeastern British Columbia, Canada. It sits in a mountainous region along the Columbia River, between the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges. Revelstoke is known for its rugged wilderness surroundings, heavy snowfall in winter, and access to outdoor recreation like skiing, hiking, and backcountry exploration.
It’s also close to large stretches of forest and remote terrain.
A listener writes “I’m staying at a resort in Revelstoke, BC, Canada, and we have a cabin a bit farther out on a lake that I drove out to check on before we get it ready for summer. We live out of town, so I went out there on my own.
Tonight, I was standing outside my room on the balcony talking on the phone. We’re pretty remote, right on the Columbia River. While I was out there, I heard a whooping sound coming from across the water. It came in every couple of seconds maybe six calls in total. Then, from the opposite direction off to my right, I heard a single whoop respond. This went on for about fifteen minutes.
I honestly couldn’t believe what I was hearing. I told my boyfriend to stop talking so I could listen properly. My hands were shaking and I just stood there trying to process it. There have been a couple of times before where I’ve felt like something might have been nearby, but this was different.
When I got inside later, I Googled “whooping sounds” and found the Sierra Sounds recordings. What I heard tonight was honestly identical to those.
I’m not jumping to conclusions, but I’m curious have you heard other accounts of similar sounds in this area before?”
Mike L
I had never even heard of this area until you shared it. The terrain is beautiful, and the map is a big help. Thanks.
Since I never heard the whoop— I’m no help. Water really amplifies sound, and animals can make a lot of sounds. Sometime look up and listen to birds in the area— that will help you eliminate or find potential sounds. Also, people won’t believe this, but a doggone fox is reported to make up to 300 different sounds/calls.
However— without researching it, I know of nothing that can make a whoop sound but some varieties of Cranes— and that is not only whooping cranes! The fox noises will blow your mind— at least over the years as I have heard foxes, I have been amazed…. they are remarkable! Hope you the best in your research!
Charles R
Anywhere in British Columbia is fair game for the Sasquatch.