SKIING MEMORIES IN LARDER LAKE
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The Larder Lake Ski Club has been operating for over 60 years. The trees
were cut down by crazy skiers with axes...trees were hard to ski around.
This made skiing more enjoyable. Side stepping was the way up. There were
no lifts.
Then they put in a rope tow, you had to hang on for dear life. This was
followed with a state of the art T-bar. People became spoiled, no side
stepping, no trees to avoid, no life threatening situations, no adreneline
rush. Add to this saftey bindings, steel edges, wax, groomed hills and the
thrill is gone. Parallel skiing became to easy and boring. Nobody wiped out
anymore. Today things are different..
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Snowboarding has arrived?
Come spend an invigorating day on the slopes of the Larder Ski Hill.
We have 4 runs that will challenge both skiers and snowboarders
snowboarders.
A TUBING run is now open. We have a T-Bar lift and a nice newly expanded
chalet where a hot drink or snack awaits. For more info call 705-643-2596.
Ski lessons are available to all members, both skiers and snowboarders.
There are 5 levels from beginners to expert. Our skiers start young and
learn the skills that lead to a lifelong pleasure. Our hills offer all
the challenge one needs to hone their skills and enjoy the fresh air,not
to mention the beautiful view.
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The Larder Lake Ski Hill is about 30 KM
east of Kirkland lake, an hours drive north from New Liskeard and a nice
little walk from anywhere in The town of Larder Lake. The members of the
Larder Ski Club have a wonderful facility to entertain themselves during
the winter months.
Where else in Northern Ontario can you walk from your
home to a ski hill and be skiing in about 20 minutes, that includes the
walk from home. This is why the skiers from Larder Lake ski club have a reputation of being some of the most accomplished skiers in Northeastern Ontario.
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Cross-country skiers can take advantage of several trails in the vacinity
of the ski hill starting from the chalet and ending at the chalet.
Snowmobilers are also welcome, as the trail system goes to our chalet.
A great place to stop and have a coffee.
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The members of the Larder Ski Club had a special group of people running
the hill, they were all volunteers. This badge was very dear to the ones
who worked hard and gave up a lot of their time to make the hill that we
enjoy today. The chalet was a charming log cabin with a fabulous stone
fireplace that always had a roaring fire to warm up the place and the
people. Many roamances started while staring at the flames...
so I'm told.
Today the chalet is a bit larger and more modern. Hot and cold running
water, flush toilet, kitchen facility and a gas fireplace.
The members of the Larder Ski Club taught each other and had a lot of
fun doing it.
Today things are not much different. Those that know are passing on the
skills. The equipment has changed, but the volunteerism is still alive and
well.
Those were the days, if you wanted entertainment you had to build the
place first with the material at hand. In the early years of development the
larder lake ski club was a beehive of activity, if you wanted to ski , you had
to earn the privalege but doing what needed to be done... cutting firewood comes
to mind. In 1942 work and fun went hand in hand.
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