The LHNS executive and membership is committed to reducing our Greenhouse Gas [GHG] footprint. Our goal is to bring our carbon footprint to net zero <https://netzeroclimate.org/what-is-net-zero/>. That means reducing our fossil fuel consumption for operations, tracksetting, trail work, etc. to as low as possible and purchasing offsets for the CO2 emitted from the remaining fuel we did use.
However, the greatest GHG footprint is skier transportation to the hill. You can help minimize those emissions in 3 ways:
Consider reducing the frequency of your trips to the Larch Hills (ski less often but longer).
Car pool (fill your vehicle with friends!) as much as possible. Bus transportation is also being investigated.
Contribute to our voluntary Carbon Offset Fund (at membership renewal on Zone 4) to neutralize your commuting emissions.
Buying offsetting carbon credits for internal combustion engine powered track-setting and skier transportation helps XC skiing become more climate friendly by bringing our net footprint to zero. As more vehicles become electric and hydrogen-cell powered, the need to purchase carbon credits will diminish.
Larch Hills Nordic Society classic LANTERN SKI is back!
We are excited to announce the LHNS classic Lantern Ski is back. Mark your calendars for December 29th. Volunteer, ski or snowshoe this magical route (Choose from 1KM, 5KM or 6KM) across bogs and track-set trails lit by the gentle glow of kerosene lanterns.
Some notable changes for 2021. As a flow-through event under the Provincial Health Orders, we are unable to share treats and beverages in the Chalet. Please bring your own to enjoy while out on the trail. The Chalet will be available for emergency access only.
The Salmon Arm Food Banks can always use our help. Entry to the event will be by donation.
If you are a LHNS member and would like to volunteer for this event, please email Kerry Miller: millerk@millerinc.ca
Larch Hills Masters Program 2022
Coached by Glenn Bond
Thursday Evenings new times:
4:00 pm – 5:30 pm OR 5:45 pm – 7:15 pm
January 6,13,20,27 February 3,10,17,24 – 8 sessions (alternating Skate and Classic Technique starting with Skate)
The focus of the sessions would be a quality workout of high intensity intervals building throughout the season, with technique tips when working hard and video analysis
Cost $220.00
Space limited to 12 participates for each session
Larch Hills Masters Training Peaks online training plans
December, January and February
Train smart and achieve your fitness goals with a training plan to improve your endurance, speed and strength. (build the engine) See the training plan online, get daily emails with workout plans, view workouts and log your training on training peaks.
Cost $90.00 for 3 months if participants want to continue with training plans the cost is $30 per month
The course is scheduled for Dec 4/5 at Okanagan College. If there aren’t enough registrants, the course date will be moved to the Jan. 29/30 weekend.
If you are not able to attend Dec 4/5 but are interested in taking the course in January, please contact me asap so a scheduling decision can be made. Email Abbi at mailto: abbimay71@yahoo.com
