The Larch Hills Fun Race will be held on January 1, 2017 at 1pm. On-site registration is available from 10am to 12pm but it is preferred if you register in advance online at zone4.ca. Please see the race notice here.
Lantern Ski 2016
Larch Hills is pleased to host our annual Lantern Ski on December 29th starting at 5PM. Please see the poster below for more information (click to enlarge)
Teck BC Cup #1 2017
Larch Hills will host the 2017 Teck BC Cup #1 on January 7-8.
Race Notice
Please view the race notice here. Please note that the waxing policy has been updated in accordance with CCBC’s Low Fluoro Policy.
Saturday’s Schedule
Morning
- Qualifier: Atom, Pee Wee, Bantam, Midget – Start List Here
- Heats: Atom & Pee Wee
- Heats: Bantam
- Heats: Midget
- [King’s Court’s Heats: All athletes race Quarterfinal + Semifinal + Final.]
Afternoon
- Qualifier: Juvenile, Junior, Senior, Masters – Start List Here
- Heats: Juvenile
- Heats: Junior, Senior, Masters
- [Elimination Heats: All athletes guaranteed at least a Quarterfinal heat.]
Sunday’s Schedule
Course Maps
We have created new trail over the summer for our sprint loops and part of our distance courses.
Saturday’s Skate Sprint Maps
Sunday’s Individual Start Classic Maps
- Distance – 1.0km
- Distance – 1.5km
- Distance – 2.2km
- Distance – 2.5km
- Distance – 3.75km
- Distance Stadium Layout
- Recreation Trail Access
- Trails closed to recreational users for the races
Contact Person
The contact person is Alan Corbett at askacorbett@hotmail.com
Lantern Ski 2015
The Larch Hills Nordics will be hosting our 21st annual Lantern Ski on Tuesday, December 29th, 2015.
Teck BC Midget Championships 2016
Welcome to the 2016 Teck BC Midget Championships hosted by Larch Hills on January 23rd and 24th.
The objective of the Midget Championships is to bring young skiers together for a memorable and enjoyable weekend of competition and fun. This event follows a tournament format, where one school or club team ends up the overall winner. Points towards the club aggregate trophy recognize the efforts of as many participants as possible, including the achievements of both individuals and teams.
This event is suitable for beginner through to experienced skiers.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at 11:59pm
Highlights:
* one year age categories for 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006
* age appropriate courses
* emphasis on participation
* banquet
* a lycra tuque for each participant
* tons of Fun!!!
Race Notice: Available here
Course Maps:
Technical Package: Can be seen here.
Media Release: Can be seen here
Register: At https://zone4.ca/reg.asp?id=10650&lan=1&cartlevel=1 starting on December 1st.
For more information please contact Jeremy Ayotte at jeremy.ayotte@gmail.com
The page for the 2014 event is here.
Lantern Ski 2014
Larch Hills Nordics Volunteers will host our 20th annual Larch Hills Lantern Ski on Tuesday evening, December 30, 2014. Lanterns will be lit from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
At the registration table information can be obtained regarding the route and safety and a non LHNS member sign-in waiver will be available. There will be the usual 1-way 5km circuit via Bilbo’s Bog and Frodo’s Bog and a 1-way 1km circuit via Short Cut and lower Ermine Frolic for those who prefer a shorter distance or who will snowshoe. Both routes will start and end at the Chalet. Watch for Alois’ candle –lit Christmas Tree! At the South Hub campfire, hosts will direct skiers either to the north on Larch Hills Road on the 1-way, 1.7K Frodo’s Bog loop or to the south along Larch Hills Road back to the Chalet.
At the Chalet hot apple cider and hot chocolate will be served. Sample baked goods donated by skiers. Organizers ask that skiers consider bringing some snacks or baked goods to share and make a donation of non-perishable food to the Food Bank. Cash donation boxes will be located at the Chalet and the Registration table. Proceeds will be shared between Second Harvest Food Bank and LHNS.
Teck Midget XC Ski Championships 2014
2014 LH Four Corners Tour
Larch Hills Four Corners Ski Tour: Saturday, Jan. 4. Meet at the Chalet at 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy a 30K ski tour to viewpoints on the Four Corners of the beautiful Larch Hills ski area. Bring your camera! We’ll ski 22K on track set trails and 8K on untrack set trails (N. Hub to/from the Summit and Coyote Caper).
The “Four Corners” are, North: Summit Viewpoint – 1400M, 8.2K/30K, East: Panorama Viewpoint – 1140M, 15.5K/30K, West: Town Viewpoint – 1071M. 24.6K/30K, South: Tom’s Shelter Viewpoint – 1063M, 27.3K/30K
Elevation Gain/Loss: 775M. Average Slope: 4.6%. See a Four Corners Ski Tour Route Map and Route Profile at: https://skilarchhills.ca/maps/ . Questions? Call George at 250-832-9335.
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Fun Race 2014
Fun Race
– Everyone one is welcome at no charge. A fun morning for the entire family. Scavenger Hunt,Obstacle Course, Roasting Marshmallows,Ski Jumping, Biathlon, Ski Soccer,Popcorn Relay,Dress Up Relay. Groups can dress up in their country colours and paint faces etc.
Hot Chocolate, Cookies and Marshmallows will be provided.
Note: No lunch is provided.
John Thielman info@johnskishack.com
Annual Events of 2013
Larch Hills Annual Events of 2013
Check our current Events Calendar for this seasons dates and descriptions.
These are activities and events sponsored by the LH Nordics and are normally held at the Larch hills XC ski area each year.
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Date: Oct |
Time: 11:00 am -1:30 pm |
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Contact: Allan Bahen 250-832-8484 or email abahen@telus.net |
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Description: Held at the “Gathering Place”: 350-30th Street NE Salmon Arm
We are in need of volunteers. To help or if you have questions call Allan Bahen at 250-832-8484 or email abahen@telus.net |
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Event: Ski Club Oct General Meeting |
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Date: Tuesday Oct |
Time: 7:00 pm |
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Description: The first club meeting will be held at the Salmon Arm Community Centre, in Room #2 |
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Event: Ski Club Nov General Meeting |
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Date: Tuesday Nov |
Time: 7:00 pm |
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Description: The second club meeting will be held at the Salmon Arm Community Centre, in Room #2 |
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Date: Tue,Dec |
Time: 7:00 pm |
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Contact: Duncan Moore 832 2044 |
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Description: The third club meeting for 2010/11 season will be held at the Salmon Arm Community Centre, in Room #1 (around the back). |
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Date: Saturday, December |
Time: 10:30 |
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Contact: or Megan Brooke 250-803-8159, |
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Description: See LHNS Programs, Jack Rabbits, for details and registration information. Scheduled Saturday morning sessions, all starting at 10:30am |
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Date: Sunday, December |
Time: Register 10 – 11 AM Start: 11:00 Am |
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Contact: Blaine Carson 250-833-4008 |
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Description: Enjoy a Fun Ski Race, watch for Santa and support the local Food Bank by participating in the Auction at the Chalet after the Race. |
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Date: Saturday December |
Time: Moonrise |
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Date: Sunday December |
Time: Moonrise |
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Contact: No Host – Bring a Friend |
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Date: December |
Time: Evening 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
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Contact: Ed Bouma email: ed.bouma@hotmail.com |
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Description:
Larch Hills Ski Club, Salmon Arm invites all skiers to our annual Lantern Ski on Saturday, December 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 200 kerosene lanterns light a 6K route and a 1K route.
Enjoy a hot drink in the Chalet. Visit with friends by a warming fire. Bring a mug and baking to share.
Cash and nonperishable food donations for the local Food Bank and the Club are appreciated.
Visit the Larch Hills Ski Club website at: skilarchhills.ca |
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Time: 1:00 pm |
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Contact: John Theilman 250-832-3457 or jskishack@gmail.com |
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Description: One serious race at 10:30 am, one fun race at 1:00 pm
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Event: Ski Club Jan General Meeting |
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Date: Tue. Jan |
Time: 7:00 pm |
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Contact: Duncan Moore 832 2044 |
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Description: The fourth club meeting will be held at the Salmon Arm Community Centre, in Room 1 |
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Date: January 18, 2014 |
Time: TBA |
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Contact: Pauline Waelti 250-833-0325 |
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Description: For much more info, check out the website |
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Date: January |
Time: Moonrise |
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Date: January |
Time: Moonrise |
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Date: January |
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Contact: No Host – Bring a Friend |
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Description: BEGINNER 9:30 am to noon |
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Date: Friday, January |
Time: 10 am registration, 11 am start |
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Contact: Brian Smith (250) 832-2934 |
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Friday, January 24, 2013 – 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please, promote this fun, non racing event at SD 83 schools -Healthy lifestyle & appreciation of the outdoors! Download/print the Principal’s Memo
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Date: Tuesday, February |
Time: 7:00 pm |
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Description: The third club meeting for 2011/12 season will be held at the Salmon Arm Community Centre, in Room #1 (around the back). |
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Date: Monday February |
Time: Moonrise 4:09 pm |
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Date: Tuesday February |
Time: Moonrise 5:25 pm |
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Date: Wednesday February |
Time: Moonrise 6:43 pm |
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Contact: No Host – Bring a Friend |
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Event: Big Foot Valentine’s Trail Event on White Lake (part 1) |
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Date: February 14, |
Time: 3:00-5:00pm |
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Contact: Call to reserve 250-835-8766 |
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Meet at the John Evdokimoff (White Lake) Bike Park. |
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Event: Big Foot Valentine’s Trail Event on White Lake (part 2) |
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Contact: Drop in |
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Magic on the Lake. The fire will be warm and the hot chocolate delicious. Join the locals for an evening on Little White Lake, with skating, skiing and snowshoeing. The skating rink in front of the Massey yard (East end of Little White Lake) will be lit, and a lantern-lit trail will guide you around a 2km ski or snowshoe track. Bring your headlamp and hot dogs, and make Valentine memories on Little White Lake! (Weather permitting, of course!) Carmen Massey, For the Shuswap Trail Alliance 250-835-8766 ctmassey@hotmail.com |
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Date: Saturday, February |
Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm |
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Contact: Suzy Beckner sjtayler@yahoo.com or Megan Brooke megcbrooke@yahoo.ca |
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Description: Everyone one is welcome at no charge. A fun morning for the entire family. Scavenger Hunt,Obstacle Course, Roasting Marshmallows,Ski Jumping, Biathlon, Ski Soccer,Popcorn Relay,Dress Up Relay. Groups can dress up in their country colours and paint faces etc. |
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Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 |
Time: 7:00 pm |
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Description: ). election of officers + business |
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Date: TBA |
Time: TBA |
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Description: A casual evening at the chalet to gather for food (skiers love to eat) & fellowship. Please bring a potluck dish to share and don’t forget your own dishes, cups & cutlery. |
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