This Bootcamp really didn’t disappoint - this group of ladies busted their ass on day one in an absolute cloud fart. We could not see 10 feet, and the snow was up to our necks but everyone worked hard at learning how to carve, sidehill and shithook. The sun came out for us in full force on day two and the ladies let loose! It was blower and there were fresh tracks everywhere! I don’t think a single one of us could lift our arms by the end of the day!
What a crew of hard working girls we had out for the Intro Clinic this year! The conditions were tough, but the women were tougher! Poor vis and deep snow - lot’s of learning how to get unstuck. There was some serious progression and friendships made and I can’t wait to see these girls next year after practicing all their new skills!
So these images are up just a year late :(
It was a rad clinic I can recall that we had to spend about 45 minutes each morning just getting all the girls sleds to run…pretty sure my truck registered -40 at one point. Needless to say, we know how to have a good time and you can’t complain with blue skies like this!
Well the 5th annual Charity Ride has come and gone - it truly does keep getting better and better every year! This is a super fun event that comes together when a bunch of local guides and businesses come together and volunteer and donate goods and services to kick of the season with a “pay it forward” mindset.
Huge thanks to all of our guides who volunteered their time; Nadine Overwater, Brianna Lukkar, Kelsey Stefanyk, Shelly Ferguson, Rob Alford, Cody Borchers, Lorne Alcock and Riley Suhan. And to the help on the tail from Nick Mader. We also have our photographers Cass Prochera and Pat Garbutt to thank for all these amazing images. And Daniel Kellie at Great Canadian Snowmobile Tours for allowing us the use of his tenure on Frisby.
The raffle table at the Big Eddy Pub is made awesome by many sponsors including Brady Beruschi and Best Western Plus and Stoke Hotel, Downie Timber, Cheetah Factory Racing, Fox Maple Custom Homes out of Stoney Plain, Evolved Sports Science out of Calgary, Avalanche Safety Solutions out of Golden, Riderz Edson, CKMP, 509inc, Basecamp Guesthouse, La Niña Sled Camp, Mt. Begbie Brewery, Stoke Roasted and anyone I may have missed.
We managed to raise $6376 for the Revelstoke Womens’ Shelter this year and will be looking to beat this amount next year! Always looking for sponsors, participants, donations for each years ride which takes place mid-December. Contact me if you would like to be a part of this or if you have any ideas for local small charities that could use the boost.
We finished off the year just perfectly with this fine group of ladies and a mix of weather - one day of mega storm riding on Boulder followed by some clear skies and fresh snow on Frisby. Nothing but good times at this bootcamp!
La Niña Sled Camp season started out with a bang and two full groups of lady shredders along with 4 amazing coaches. We had ladies travel all the way up from California to join us for this one. The conditions were variable and we had great snow with some grey skies but the second day opened up a little for us and we had some beauty visibility and some very tired girls by lunch. Thank you to everyone for coming out for the first Bootcamp of the year, it was a success an we saw lots of ladies step it up a notch!
The 4th annual La Niña Charity Ride was an absolute success thanks to all the participants and sponsors! We raised a grand total of $7,720 for the Open Mountains Institute ( a free summer camp for vulnerable kids in the Revelstoke area).
Many thanks to all of you who came out and participated, as well as all the coaches and guides and raffle donations. This event is growing every year, and it just keeps getting better!
Coaches : Rob Alford, Derek Wood, Brodie Evans, Lorne Alcock, Kirk Murray, Kelsey Stefanyk, Shelley Ferguson, Nadine Overwater, Shena Thomas, Acara Kada
Photographers : Patrick Garbutt, Brianna Lukkar, Mike Reeves
Donators; Great Canadian Snowmobile Tours, RMR, Sutton Place, Downie Timber, Castle Customs, Best Western Plus, Stoke Hotel, Spray Foamworx, Rough Country Marine, Somewon, Valhalla Pure, Big Eddy Pub, Trans Canada Fitness, Helios Rehabilitation, 509, Avalanche Safety Solutions, Fox Maple Homes, CKMP, Free Spirit Sports, Lordco...
And everyone who came out to support the event! Thank you so much! This is such a fun day and it all 100% community supported and all donated!
Hope to see you all next year again :)
