Murtle River Nordics ski club advises that the 30-km Loppet loop trail in Wells Gray Park is now set for skiing. There have been a number of moose sightings reported along the trail, so carry your camera and keep close watch on your dogs.
Murtle River Nordics will be hosting the 14th annual Wells Gray Birchleg family fun day on Saturday, Feb. 18. This will be the final running of the Wells Gray Birchleg, so if you have always wanted to take part - this is your last chance!
Birchleg registration forms will be mailed out in early January. If you don't receive one in the mail, you can pick up a brochure from either Wells Gray Hotel or Helmcken Falls Lodge. Registration on the day of the event begins at 9 a.m. at the Majerus warming hut in Wells Gray Park, a 45-minute drive from Clearwater.
While some choose to ski to the Majerus Farm (three km return), others prefer either the 10-km Blackwater trail, or the 20-km McLeod Hill trail. A shuttle service will provide transportation from Helmcken Falls Lodge back to the Majerus warming hut to pick up your vehicle.
The event ends with a hot lunch and prize draws at the Upper Clearwater community hall. All children to the age of 12 receive a prize, so it is very important that families with young children pre-register.