The English Creek magical landscape
PART ONE It had been twenty-five years since the last time I visited one of the truly magical areas in the Shuswap, the English Creek …
Nordic skiing thrives in the Shuswap thanks to active clubs
Skmana Lake, photo courtesy of the Skmana Ski and Snowshoe Club In the hills to the north above Chase is Skmana Lake, which has a …
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How Reino Keski-Salmi’s idea for a ski club became a resounding success
Phil Wallensteen, Reino Keski-Salmi, Margo Hartling (nee Wallensteen), and Stig Keskinen after a race. Photo courtesy of the Larch Hills Nordic Society While Nordic skiing …
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Skiing is key to the Shuswap experience
“After several hours of slogging, the snow at Granite Peak lookout lay under the skis of Mamie Hill, Matt hill, and Yuri Maki. the year …
The sport where the stones slide to the house
Salmon Arm Curling Club, photo courtesy of the Salmon Arm Observer The sport of curling, often described as “chess on ice,” is an ancient game …