Making Tracks
How to choose the right cross-country ski equipment
One of the biggest questions at Southern Interior cross-country ski swaps is the proper length for skis and poles while fitting boots. It is relatively easy to...
Ski and snowboard waxing basics for downhill, cross-country beginners
For the past 20-plus years, the Ski Sheriff has posted tips about using the proper equipment for downhill and cross-country skiing, its maintenance and skiing...
Cold weather tips for mid-winter outdoor adventures
Mother Nature kindly provided us with a warning this week that winter is still with us, and we need to remember everything we've learned from going out...
South Okanagan cross-country ski area goes snowshoe-only
The sad demise of the McKinney Nordic Ski Club's cross-country ski operation for three seasons is a cautionary tale for other cross-country ski areas. At...
West Kelowna cross-country ski area enjoying a successful season
Telemark Nordic Club has had a banner year, with regular snowfalls, successful fund-raising drives and community events, both before and after its ski area near...
With the season started, it's time for a cross-country ski lesson
The 2024-25 cross-country ski season is well underway but how much do you remember from last season? The Ski Sheriff always goes back to the basics of his...
XC ski area near Kamloops offering more off-piste adventure
A popular cross-country ski area south of Kamloops has something new this winter for those who enjoy backcountry exploration. "We are proud to have...
Ski resorts celebrating Christmas and New Year's in traditional style
As the Hallmark rom-com series on TV confirms, there's nothing quite like the exhilarating celebration of Christmas and New Year's even though their...
South Okanagan cross-country ski area has new managers, instructor, website
Nickel Plate Nordic Centre has a new management team, a new Ukrainian champion instructor and a new website. Now, it just needs new snow, and that could change...
New tasty dining and retail experiences at Big White Ski Resort
As part of its $20-million-plus investment during the off-season, Big White Ski Resort has completed numerous improvements to its retail outlets, as well as its...
$20M investment at Okanagan's biggest downhill ski resort
Big White Ski Resort has invested a mountainous $20 million-plus in off-season improvements, from a major upgrade to the Bullet Chair (lift) to a new home for...
Revelstoke ski resort ready for 2024-25 season
Revelstoke Mountain Resort had a busy off-season with Camozzi Road realignment, parking enhancements, run upgrades and better resort access. "As part of...
Popular Kelowna ski, snowshoe club prepared for upcoming winter season
A team of volunteers spent more than 400 hours clearing and maintaining the trails at Kelowna Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club last summer. So they can hardly wait...
North Okanagan ski hill to open for Nordic Nov. 22, alpine on Nov. 29
SilverStar Mountain Resort is going high-tech this winter, using the latest technology to enhance its already high-quality snow surface for skiers and...
New $12 million chairlift at Sun Peaks near Kamloops set to open Nov. 16
The arrival of snow in the mountains means a temporary end to the introductory trails series and the launch of the annual series on what is new and different at...
North Okanagan trail follows what was the longest irrigation system in B.C.
You can walk (or bike) in the footsteps of North Okanagan workers who built B.C.’s longest gravity-fed irrigation system between 1906 and 1914. The Grey...
Exploring Mount Conkle and the KVR Trail toward Princeton
The KVR Trail from Summerland toward Princeton follows the route of the historic Kettle Valley Railway while providing an opportunity to see and hear a 1912...
FOSS seniors played key role in Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park creation
Myra-Bellevue Provincial Park might not exist today, or have its wealth of outdoor recreation activities, if not for the decades-long efforts of three Kelowna...
Airport loop route will have you flying - literally, figuratively
The “Kelowna Airport Loop,” a personal favourite, will have you flying past all manner of aircraft, eating at a Convair-theme restaurant, admiring...
Magic paddling on North Okanagan's 'lake of many colours'
Kelowna has bragging rights with the Okanagan's first paddle trail. However, it's hard to beat the Kalamalka Lake Paddle Trail on the “lake of...