The Ski Around the World event at Deer Park was a great success. The weather was a bit cold and the wind biting but cross country skiing is a hot sport.
The Ski Around the World event was a free family event hosted by the Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club. Club membership was not required in order to participate.
Skiers skied from station to station around the course, picking up miniature flags along the way. On returning to the clubhouse, 103 flags were pinned on various countries of the world. A lot of geography was learned. It was a challenge to locate some of the countries.
A hot dog sale and international music followed. The Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club would like to thank the City of Yorkton for the use of the clubhouse and Leo Skaluba for the opening and closing the facility.
Ken Gedak did a wonderful job setting the trails, says Anne Stupak. "It's nice to know that the trails will be set on a regular basis."
The club also thanks Barry Rogers for his barbecue skills and all those who helped with the food and beverages.
A big thank you is extended to Val Edwards for setting up and taking down the Ski Around the World course which was not an easy job.
The next event will be a ski safari held on Family Day, Monday February 20 at 1 p.m. at Deer Park. Skiers will hunting for hidden stuffed animals along the route and marking their location on the Safari Map.
Participants can wear safari clothes over their ski outfits if they choose.
The person or persons spotting the most animals will be crowned safari king or queen.
The ski safari is also a free family event.
Ray Bailey says, "I am very happy to belong to such an active club with so many planned events."
Anyone who would like to join the Yorkton Cross Country Ski Club is welcome. The annual fee is $20 for an individual or $50 for a family.
The club holds a headlamp trail ski every Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. It is quite the experience, very enjoyable and is free. Skiers meet in the parking lot at the Deer Park clubhouse.
Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m. a free leisure ski is held. Participants meet in the parking lot at the Deer Park clubhouse.
