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Once again we head off on our traditional, pre-Christmas three-day trip to ski SilverStar, which consistently has the best early-season conditions anywhere in BC, and offers over 100km of groomed cross-country ski trails, downhill skiing, and snowshoeing.

This year we’ll be leaving Thursday morning at 8 a.m. and we’ll be staying at the Prestige Vernon Lodge in Vernon. We’ll arrive in the afternoon, giving you a chance to settle in at the hotel, enjoy the pool and hot tub, and find dinner at one of the nearby restaurants to get ready for a couple of full days of skiing. 

The joint trail networks of Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre and SilverStart Mountain Resort offer over 105km of expertly groomed trails (suitable for both classic and skate skiing). If you want to ski at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre the bus will be stoping there in the morning en-route to SilverStar. 

You can ski either Sovereign Lakes or SilverStart, or you can purchase a dual area cross-country pass that provides one gondola ride to the top of the SilverStar downhill area. From there you can decide to explore the Silver Star trails or cruise down Lars Taylor way to the Sovereign Lake trails.

If you're a downhill skier, you can enjoy the 3269 acres of skiable terrain at the top-class Silverstar resort, widely known for its premium snow conditions. Snowshoers can also enjoy the many scenic trails at Silverstar.

COVID-19: To participate in Vancouver Skiers bus trips and in-person club events, we require that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster shots for which you are eligible. Before registering for a trip, please familiarize yourself with the club’s complete COVID-19 policy.

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

Manning Park Resort offers a variety of scenic trails with beautiful backdrops and a wide range of options for enjoying the out-of-doors.

For cross-country skiers, there are 64 km of groomed trails suitable for both classic and skate skiing. Alpine skiers can enjoy the terrain at Gibsons Pass Ski area. A free shuttle to the Gibsons Pass Ski area (stopping at Strawberry Flats) allows cross-country skiers the option of a one-way ski back to the lodge. For snowshoers, there is an extensive flagged trail system that meanders through scenic parkland.

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.

COVID-19: To participate in Vancouver Skiers bus trips and in-person club events, we require that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster shots for which you are eligible. Before registering for a trip, please familiarize yourself with the club’s complete COVID-19 policy.

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.

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 Country websites.

COVID-19: To participate in Vancouver Skiers bus trips and in-person club events, we require that you be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster shots for which you are eligible. Before registering for a trip, please familiarize yourself with the club’s complete COVID-19 policy.

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.