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Ski the Kelowna Nordic club trails up near McCulloch Lake on Saturday, and then Telemark ski area near Kelowna on Sunday. On this popular trip, we will stay at the Econolodge Kelowa (prev. known as Kelowna Motor Inn), conveniently located a few blocks from the downtown area. Continental breakfast included. Trip leaves Vancouver Friday evening.

On Friday evening we drive to Kelowna settling into the hotel. On Saturday, we will ski Kelowna Nordic (McCulloch); Rustic facilities, friendly club members and 75 km of beautiful wooded ski trails (coupled with state-of-the-art grooming and track-setting) define the Kelowna Nordic Ski Club. Perfect for snowshoe enthusiasts, Kelowna Nordic offers 75 km of snowshoe trails, many with panoramic views. Two day-cabins make excellent stops en route where Skiers can eat lunch, warm up and mingle with the locals. This site has no food or water. Please bring all that you need.

On Sunday we head to Telemark Nordic, which has 50 kilometers of delightful groomed trails suitable for classic and skating, and 62km of snowshoe trails. The lodge at Telemarks sells snacks and light refreshments.

Skiing at Stake Lake on Friday, and Larch Hills  Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the fabulous trail system of Larch Hills and relax in the new enlarged lodge.

After skiing on Saturday we will visit a local winery before heading back down to our hotel in Salmon Arm and dinner at your choice of restaurant.

Skiers stay at the Comfort Inn in Salmon Arm which provides boxed breakfast and has a hot tub and indoor pool!  Trip leaves Friday morning.

The partnership between Whistler Olympic Park and Callaghan Country offers almost 130 km of trails in the Callaghan Valley with trail tickets valid on both trail systems. The beautiful day lodge at WOP offers snacks and hot and cold drinks as well as lessons and rental equipment. For more information check out the Whistler Olympic Park and the Callaghan Country websites.

NOTE: Vancouver Skiers bus trips, and participation at all in-person club events, require that you be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved in Canada and have completed the 2-week waiting period for full immunity to develop.

Date: December 27, 2021 Duration: Day trip Transport: Bus Cost: $50 Pick-up locations: Ont30= Ontario and East 30th Avenue: 07:40 BL= Boundary and Lougheed: 08:00 WV = 08:15 Trip leaders: Trip leaders: Shelley Lear shelleyxx99 at gmail.com 604-437-1549 Registration: https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=27166 Last day to cancel: November 25, 2021

This two day trip leaving Saturday morning gives you the opportunity to ski the rustic areas of Kane Valley and Logan Lake near Merritt. Both area have groomed trails suitable for classic skiing as well as snowshoe trails. We stay overnight at the Ramada Hotel in Merritt. A continental breakfast is included.

The partnership between Whistler Olympic Park and Callaghan Country offer almost 130 km of trails in the Callaghan Valley with trail tickets valid on both trail systems. The beautiful day lodge at WOP offers snacks and hot and cold drinks as well as lessons and rental equipment. For more information check out the Whistler Olympic Park and the Callaghan Countrywebsites.

Note: This season the group size will be limited to 30 people to allow for better social distancing on the bus.

This three-day trip over the Family Day weekend trip leaves Saturday morning and returns Monday evening. We stay at the Prestige Vernon Lodge in Vernon which enables us to ski at three different areas: Silverstar, Telemark and Kelowna Nordic (McCulloch Lake).

Enjoy two nights at one of the chalets at Manning Park Resort. Activities include cross-country, backcountry, and downhill skiing and snowshoeing and the fabulous Skiers potluck dinner on Saturday night!  Manning Park Resorts has an on-site pub, restaurant, swimming pool, and hot tub. Skiers must arrange their own transport, but usually carpools can be arranged. The trip is limited to 14 people, so sign up early!

We stay at a chalet in the hub of Manning Park. The chalet accommodates 14 people with a variety of sleeping arrangements and contains a full kitchen and living room. The chalet is near the Manning Park Lodge that has a restaurant, pub, swimming pool and hot tub. Saturday evening is a highlight of our famous potluck dinner.

On average, Manning Park receives 546 centimeters of annual snowfall. When snow conditions are poor in other regions, Manning Park with its' higher elevations offers skiable snow. At the end of a great day relax by the stone fireplace at the Manning Park Lodge, or check out the cozy Bears Den Pub.

This trip takes us to Penticton, where we will be staying at the much loved Penticton Lakeside Resort. All our rooms will have view of the lake.

Leaving Friday morning, this trip gives us a half day of skiing at China Ridge and then two days to skate or classic ski at Nickel Plate or take in a day of downhill skiing at Apex Mountain.

NOTE: Vancouver Skiers bus trips, and participation at all in-person club events, require that you be fully vaccinated with a vaccine approved in Canada and have completed the 2-week waiting period for full immunity to develop.