Letter from the Editor – November 2018

Letter from the Editor – November 2018

by Tom Hakala After cruising for a couple of weeks in the hot and humid Caribbean, I was excited to see a lovely layer of snow when I returned to Southern Georgian Bay. I was so excited that I went ahead and registered our club to host an event on the World Snow Day...
Race Report – November 2018

Race Report – November 2018

by Ken Clarke Race dates are set for 2019 so mark your calendars. The Great Wolf Invitational is set for Monday, January 14th, 2019. Co-hosted by Bruce Ski Club and OSDSS, this race will once again bring top high school and elementary racers to our trails. The...
Jackrabbits Report – November 2018

Jackrabbits Report – November 2018

by Jason MacDonald Not long now! This year the Jackrabbits program filled up in record time. This year’s limit was reached in only 13 days! A wait list is currently being maintained and more spots may open up in the program if it is decided that we have sufficient...
Sawmill Nordic Centre Report – November 2018

Sawmill Nordic Centre Report – November 2018

by Fred Scheel Thanks to the many volunteers that helped get our trail ready for the 2018 season. Ralph Suke did the bush-hogging the week after the clean-up, Deanne and Dawn put up all the signage, Fred Schlenker tuned up the Lit Loop and Ron and Fred serviced all...
Colpoys Ski Trail Report – November 2018

Colpoys Ski Trail Report – November 2018

by Richard Bonert Thanks to all the volunteers who helped on the 4th November with the fall work party at the trails and thanks to our land owner, Ron Gatis, welcoming us back for the winter. The trails are in good shape and will operate as usual with snow-cleared...
Registrar’s Report – November 2018

Registrar’s Report – November 2018

by Ruth Scheel Registrations have been coming in steadily and we are looking forward to a great season. A couple of things to share: The early bird fees will end on November 20, 2018, so if you have not registered by then you must pay the full amount. As of December I...
Georgian Bay Nordic Update – November 2018

Georgian Bay Nordic Update – November 2018

by Marilyn Suke Our now large (18 members) club has had a very active Fall. Training regularly at Sawmill Trails and Harrison Park as well as roller ski practices on whatever clean and quiet road will allow us to train safely. Our Love Your Skis event saw many pairs...

Sat 17 Nov 3:19pm

People are skiing. We packed most of the trail this morning but I am guessing that the upcoming weather forecast will wipe out our efforts. Should be good for a couple of days. Later, Fred