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Cross Country Skiing

You may think this is impossible if you come from a hot place, but it's true and fun! It's just like skiing but you only go down small hills. You go up hill and across flat ground too by 'shuffling' your feet on your ski's back and forth!

Equipment: Skis, ski shoes and poles!

A great place to try this sport is around Sovereign Lake which is part of the Silver star ski resort. You can hire your equipment there or buy it!

Cross Country Skis, Boots & Poles

Adult (13+ years)
1 Day $22.00
2 Day $40.00
3 Day $58.00
Additional Day $18.00

Tot / Child (3 - 12 years)
1 Day $12.00
2 Day $22.00
3 Day $32.00
Additional Day $10.00

Another great place to try Cross Country Skiing is Larch Hills near Salmon Arm. It is free to ski if you have your own equipment. If not you can rent ski' etc from the shop. It costs 15$ per day for skis and boots.

Directions: Near Vernon or Salmon Arm though anywhere above the lower mainland should have Cross Country Ski routes.

Other Contact: rentals@skisilverstar.com

Phone: (250) 558-6007

Theme: Skiing/Snowboarding

Website: http://www.silverstarmtn.com

Shooting

I really don't like hunting, but I found I was a natural at shooting metal targets in Kamloops with old cowboy guns. In the photo I am shooting a Smith and Wesson gun! I also had a go with a rifle.

Though is you want to try this sport out you need to take a member of the ranch with you. If you practice this sport and have a gun licence I’m sure it’s easy enough to become a member. The man in the photo is actually a teacher though he is also a good friend of my boyfriend’s family. Getting lessons is a great and safe way to try out this sport.

My nickname was Bangclang as everytime I shot I hit the target!!!! I'm a dangerous woman!

Equipment: Gun, bullets, metal target, ear plugs, protection glasses are all essential.

Directions: Kamloops

Theme: Other

Snowshoeing

For those of you that don't like the idea of sliding down a large mountain at a great velocity or having a big board attached to both your feet, here is your alternative: Snow shoeing. For those of you who aren't familiar with this I'm sure you'll remember pictures of people struggling over ice fields with tennis racquets strapped to their feet. Well that's snow shoeing, only now the snow shoes don't look like tennis racquets!

Basically they allow you to walk through very thick snow and over frozen lakes with ease. So it is a great way to explore some of the most wonderful countryside Canada has to offer.

Equipment: Snow shoes. Most sport shops or ski Resorts like Silver Ster Vernon. At Silver Star you can rent the equipment for about 22$ a day.

And of course warm clothes, though remember: once you've been walking for a while you get hot. Wear layers so you can strip off (not completely of course) or bundle up at will. You will also need a good pair of boots.

Directions: You can do this where ever there is snow but I recommend Sovereign lake near Silverstar sky resort in Vernon. The place is breath taking. They also organise special wildlife tours for you if you want.c*

Other Contact: rentals@skisilverstar.com

Phone: (250) 558-4292

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.silverstarmtn.com