Back at last! – This fabulous six-day trip winds its way through the Kootenays with stays in Nelson and Rossland. Our first travel day, Tuesday, January 30, begins at 7:10 am for a ski in Manning Park followed by an overnight stay in Osoyoos. Be prepared to celebrate the trip kickoff with a potluck at the hotel.
Next day we’re off to Castlegar Nordic near Paulson summit. With 50 km of trails of varied length and difficulty and four rustic cabins this area always offers a new experience. Most trails are groomed for classic with some skate groomed opportunities. After a day’s adventure we’re on to Nelson for a two-night stay. Day three we ski Nelson Nordic with an après ski opportunity to visit Ainsworth Hot Springs or enjoy exploring Nelson.
The next day we begin the return journey west to Blackjack Nordic and a two-night stay in beautiful Rossland. Enjoy another day skiing Blackjack’s fifty kilometres of expertly groomed trails. Our final day, Sunday February 4 we make a return visit to Castlegar Nordic then head home with our memories of the Kootenays experience!
Deposit & Cancellation Deadline
Due to the financial commitment the club has to make and the time commitment required by participants for a 6-day trip, we will require a $80 non-refundable deposit for this trip. Also, the cancellation deadline for this trip will be 45 days (December 16, 2023) instead of the usual 32 days.
You can sign up for the trip online and pay the full amount ($780) up front; or sign up by email and cheque. In that case you will receive a link to pay the $80 deposit online; the balance of $700 can be paid by cheque–post dated no later than December 16, 2023. Note that this year the club has decided to absorb the service fees for online payments.
- Date: January 30 - February 4, 2024 Tuesday - Sunday
- Duration: 5 nights, 6 ski days
- Accommodation: Best Western Plus, Osoyoos | Prestige Lakeside Resort, Nelson | Prestige Mountain Resort, Rossland
- Transport: Bus
- Cost: $780 ($80 deposit to be paid online + cheque for balance of $700, or register online and pay full amount up front.)
- Pick-up locations:
Ont30 = Ontario and East 30th Avenue: 07:10
TDK= Trev Deeley, Kootenays Street: 07:30
Lang = Sandman Hotel, 202 Street, Langley: 08:00 - Trip leaders: Lesley Anderson & Rita Buchwitz | ljand at telus dot net
- Registration: This trip is almost full. Please contact the Trip Leader to register.
- Last day to cancel: Saturday, December 16, 2023