Chili Sunday on 15th January was a success – more than 30 people came out to enjoy the sunshine, great skiing conditions, great chili and excellent company at the P2 shelter. Many thanks to all who helped to make this a fun day, especially Kate and John Anderson who did the lion’s share of the logistics. Our groomer Darren got many trails into good shape despite some breakdowns with our primary snowmobile. Luckily it warmed up some after a deadly cold spell and with temperatures around -6C and bright sunshine, it was just perfect for skiing.
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Hot food, hot drinks and warm friendship at P2, Chili Sunday 2017. Photo: Alan Burger.
Great skiing conditions on freshly groomed trails, Chili Sunday 2017. Photo: Alan Burger
The scene at P2 shelter on Chili Sunday 2017 as people came and went to ski and enjoy hot chili and hot drinks. Photo: Alan Burger
Lots of different styles of skiing were on display – too bad the Canadian Olympic nordic skiing selectors weren’t around to pick from the local talent!
Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
Darren the groomer came by touching up the trails ….
Darren, our grooming contractor, with our grooming equipment. Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald.
Grooming the trails at Kane Valley. Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
Some folks preferred snowshoeing and stayed on the marked snowshoeing trails.
Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
All this winter activity builds up the appetite and there was lots of great chili, yummy buns courtesy of Brambles Bakery and lots of treats. Plus good company around the fires.
Gerry, John and Kate with the communal chili pot. Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt
Loading up on that hot tasty chili. Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
Lunchtime at the P2 shelter. Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
Enjoying the fire at P2. Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald
The draw for the original painting by Jean Kiegerl took place during Chili Sunday. Jean’s lovely painting was won by Murphy Shewchuk – one of our honorary life members. Congratulations Murphy and thank you Jean! To see a photo of the painting click here: Jean Kiegerl painting
Artist Jean Kiegerl and the oil painting that she donated as a membership draw for the Nicola Nordic Ski Club on Chili Sunday. Photo: Ian Webster – Merritt Herald.
Thank you for the lessons….I have found a new sport to enjoy
It was a beautiful day ,thank goodness it warmed up a bit , the chili terrific and totally gone at the end of day all with great conversations and great skiing conditions Thanks all
The painting “January” will be on display at the new show in the Courthouse Gallery, beginning with the Opening Reception on Friday, Jan. 20 (4-7 pm.) Special thanks to the Shewchuks for their generosity in delaying their receipt of their winnings until this show closes.