To register, go to www.slopesforhope.ca.
For more info contact Penny Johnson pjtulips@gmail.com
Thanks to Michelle Bradner for this interesting story and photos:
" I was skiing today and looking at all the Lynx tracks that (the kiosk sign mentioned) was out along Gibbards Trail.
I had skied up to Golden Queen and decided to turn left to take one of the trails back down to Jeldness. Not 15-20 ft in front of me was a Lynx sitting on the trail looking for bunnies off in the trees.
He just looked at me and didn’t seem to concerned. I was watching him for 5-10 min and as he ambled down the trail I skied a few strides behind him. He looked at me again and went back to his hunt.
After a few minutes he stepped of into the woods and headed down towards Jeldness. "
On February 11th Black Jack Skier Development will host the popular Tour de Soup day at the ski trails. There will be soup available at all three cabins from noon to 2pm. Bring your own mug and spoon. The soup is generously provided by local restaurants. There is no cost for a trail pass but we respectfully ask that you consider a donation to the skier development fund. This fund helps pay for all the great programming for children and youth at the club from age 3-25. We have over 100 people in the program and it gives them a sport for life and skills that translate to all areas of life. There will be donation jars in each of the cabins and at the trailhead. The kids will also have bake tables at each of the cabins if you want a little something else other than soup.
Come out and enjoy our beautiful trails and meet members of the team from young to senior (in ski race terms anyway!)
Sharpen your cross-country ski skills or try another technique at Black Jack's Women on Skis, Saturday, February 4th. Small group lessons and advice at your level in classic or skate. Rentals available at half-price if you want to try something new and don't have the equipment.
Cost includes day pass, instruction, locally catered lunch, snacks and fun. $60 for members and $70 for non-members. A perfect and practical pre-Valentine's Day gift. A club fundraiser too!
Check out a detailed schedule of the day here.
Register through the kiosk at 250-362-7164 or info@skiblackjack.ca by Thursday, Feb 2 so we can give our caterer, The Garage, time to prepare. Limited to 25 participants.
Mugwump and Spitzee trails are closed for a few weeks due to logging activity. We will post an update when they are open again.
Can you ski/board/xc ski the height of Mt. Everest (29,029 feet or 10km)? The 5th Annual Slopes for Hope Red will be held at Red Mountain Resort and Blackjack Ski Club Sunday February 19, 2017 Take the challenge either Solo or as a Team and raise money in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Register Today at www.slopesforhope.ca. Lots of prizes and a day of FUN!
The lower trails are now groomed and officially open!!
The kiosk hours for tomorrow, Sunday, December 4th are 9am - 2pm. Regular weekend hours of 8:30am - 3:30pm will start next weekend.
Weekday hours are 9am - 2pm.
Membership passes available for pickup at the kiosk.
| December 1st Early Bird Draw Results |
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|---|---|
| Black Jack Season Pass for Next Season |
Wendy Valade |
| $50 Alpine Grind Gift Certificate |
Jill Sibbald |
| $350 Gerick Sports Gift Certificate |
Arjan Van Asselt |
| Big Red Cat Skiing Day, $420 value |
Elizabeth Monahan |
| Mountain Nugget Chocolate |
Sierra Gibson |
| 3 Day Punch Pass for Red Resort |
Nicole Miller |
| Pacific Coastal Round Trip Flight for 2 to Vancouver |
Sage Robine |
Biathlon trails are groomed and in excellent condition! Get out and check it out! It's hard to tell from town but it's winter up there and the snow is terrific!
For updates on daily skiing conditions, go to the grooming report on our homepage. As the season progresses, we will also have more detailed reports here on the News page.
| November 17 Early Bird Draw Results |
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|---|---|
| 10 x Punch Pass - Better Life Fitness |
Karl Olsen |
| $100 Gift Certificate from Gerick Sports |
Ben Taylor-Gregg |
| Black Jack 5 Punch Pass |
Jill Reynolds |
| Skate Ski Lesson with Lesley Beatson |
Jim Spence |
| Mountain Nugget Chocolate |
Clancy O'Rourke |
- Next Early Bird draw - Nov 17
- BC Club Challenge
- Cross Country BC Membership Drive Contest
This newsletter covers the following:
- Next Early Bird Draw - Nov 17
- Cross Country BC Membership Contest
- Student Employment Opportunity
- Kids Ski Lessons - age 4 and up
- Coaching Courses - Intro to Coaching: Nov 18, 19, Community Coaching: Nov 25
- CANSI Level I - Nelson Nordic Ski Club - Dec 10/11
- Haywood NorAm - Dec 16-18
The focus of this work party will be to split and stack wood at Torresans cabin.
Exciting news for all potential Black Jack Members!!!
| Early Bird Prize |
Winner |
|---|---|
| Mountain Nugget Chocolate | Chris Graves |
| $50 Gift Certificate from Gerick Sports |
Rosie Cameron |
| Rossland Beer Company Growler | Deanne Steven |
| Classic or Skate Ski Lesson with Andy Morel |
Carrie Cox |
| Free Black Jack day pass and ski rental |
Michele Desjardins |
Come and help us get ready for a great season! Focus of these work parties will be on chopping and delivering wood to the cabins.
This newsletter covers the following:
- Early Bird Season's Passes and Prizes
- Cross Country BC Membership Contest
- Snow Show and Ski Swap - Nov 5
- Kids Ski Lessons - age 4 and up
- Officiating and Coaching Courses
- CANSI Level I - Nelson Nordic Ski Club - Dec 10/11
Get your passes early and you could win amazing things from Red Mtn! Gerricks! Mountain Nugget Chocolates! Big Red Cats!! And More!
There will be early bird draws October 24th, November 17th, and December 1st. And remember, the earlier you get your pass, the more chances you have to win!
Purchase pass online here
Print application form here
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
Time: Approximately 8:30-4:30
Bring: Laptop- attendees will be given a key the day of the event with the course content on it.
Muffins, coffee and tea will be provided but please bring your own lunch(reusable mug, if possible)
Location: still being finalized
Contact information blackbirdca@shaw.ca
Black Jack members will have their course fee paid for with the understanding that they intend to help with upcoming racing events.