Chili Sunday on 11 January 2015 was a big success – about 50 people dropped in to share communal chili, buns and wonderful treats, in between skiing on freshly-groomed trails. We also celebrated the 80th birthday of Katharine Shewchuk, a ski club founder and our den mother. Here are some photos from the day.

The Clarks and Willms enjoy the excellent conditions for skiing. Photo: Ian Webster, Merritt Herald

Gal-pals and their dogs. Photo: Ian Webster, Merritt Herald
![Meg and Flo-jo enjoy the trails. [Note that dogs are allowed only on the Matthews loop]. Photo: Ian Webster, Merritt Herald](http://www.nicolanordic.ca/files/Ian-Webser-Meg-and-Flo-Jo-sm.jpg)
Meg and Flo-jo enjoy the trails. [Note that dogs are allowed only on the Matthews loop]. Photo: Ian Webster, Merritt Herald

Dakota shows his style!
Photo: Ian Webster, Merritt Herald

P3 shelter was the centre of the Chili Sunday activity. Photo: Alan Burger

Linda blends the chili. Photo: Ian Webster, Merritt Herald

Keepers of the chili pot – Chili Sunday 2015. Photo: Alan Burger

Pete gets chillied with help from Mike. Photo: Ian Webster, Merritt Herald

Skiers drop in to have chili and bun lunch, along with hot drinks and yummy treats. Photo: Alan Burger

Katharine and her birthday cake. Photo: Alan Burger

Katharine has something to warm up the birthday cake. Photo: Ian Webster, Merritt Herald

Katharine celebrating her birthday on Chili Sunday 2015. Photo: Alan Burger

Part of the happy crowd at Chili Sunday 2015. Photo; Alan Burger
Thanks to the hard-working crew. Had an enjoyable time at 2015 chilli Sunday.