First Annual Cariboo Jack Ski Trek a Success

SKI TOUR FROM BARKERVILLE TO STANLEY ATTRACTS GOOD TURNOUT

The First Annual Cariboo Jack Ski Trek was officially a success.

This brand-new addition to the many wintertime events in the Wells, Barkerville area followed the same trail taken by the annual Gold Rush Sled Dog Mail Run along the historic Cariboo Waggon Road, a distance of approximately 25 km. By traveling this route from Barkerville to Stanley, skiers honoured local and regional history, as well as the gold rush history that brought British Columbia into Confederation 150 years ago

According to the Cariboo Jack Blog, run by event organizer Bill Horne, everything went well. "The Fresh snow, agreeable temperatures, no injuries or lost skiers...it was a classic trek!" wrote Bill. "The warm welcome from Larry, Barb, Sean and Bryn at Stanley made a perfect ending to a beautiful day."

Congratulations to all the skiers who made the trek:
Kate Sulis, Ellen Woodsworth, Dave Jorgenson, Beth Collingwood, Bill Horne, Ron Watteyne, Joe Patton, Sheila Fleming, Uta Schuler, Percy Hanna, Arnold Kilsbey, Yael Wand, Jason Griffin, Dennis Bogle, Pete Wright, Mike Boly.

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Island Mountain Arts Fundraiser in March

EAT YOUR ART OUT - INDIAN THEMED EVENING ON SATURDAY, MARCH 8TH

Eat Your Art Out! Presenting a month of mouth-watering meals for Island Mountain Arts.

We’re asking for your help in our feastful fundraising this March. A little tasty morsel goes a long way. We’re starting close to home here in Wells, and reaching out to all our supporters near and far.

If you are or have been a student, member, instructor, volunteer, performer, featured artist, if you have been inspired by the work of Island Mountain Arts. If you believe in the importance of artists’ voices, or if Island Mountain Arts holds a special place in your heart, we’re asking you to champion Island Mountain Arts this March and help us reach our goal of raising $10,000.

Here’s what you can do: 1. Attend the official launch of Eat Your Art Out: When: Saturday, March 8th, 6:00 PM. Where: Wells Community Hall Banquet Room What: A Semi-formal themed evening featuring food, music and other delights of India. – Includes a full course meal and a libation, and a raffle entry for a Toni Onley print.

No minors please. How: $40/ea or $275 for a table of eight. RSVP (no later than March 3rd) by contacting Island Mountain Arts at 1.800.442.278 or info@imarts.com. There’s More: Come ready to raffle: original artworks by Paula Scott, Caroline Anders, Wells Get-a-ways and many more prizes. Stay the night: Dinner Guests receive a 10% discount at the Historic Wells Hotel. Reserve early: 1.800.860.2299 or 250.994.3427, www.wellshotel.com. For a list of other accommodations contact Island Mountain Arts.

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Wells Snowman International Gourmet Ski Tour Sold Out

2008 EVENT SELLS OUT EARLY - PLAN AHEAD FOR 2009

The Wells and Area Trails Society is proud to host the sold out Third Annual Wells Snowman International Gourmet Ski Tour on Saturday, February 23rd at 1:00 PM.

The Wells Snowman is a non-competitive family-friendly gourmet cross-country ski tour. Various routes can be taken through the lovely Moose Island Meadow and along the gently rolling hills of Cornish Mountain to enjoy international cuisine served at various "pit stops" along the way.

The event starts at the Bears Paw Café, located on the Barkerville Highway in Wells, BC.

The route is an easy 6.5 KM or slightly more technical & adventurous 8+ km and there is an apres ski bon fire, dessert & hot chocolate social to follow at the Bears Paw Café. There will be prizes at the event, including best poker hand, best dressed (costuming is encouraged), and much more.

New for this year is a presentation of a selection of films from the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival that will be held in the Banquet Room of the Wells Community Hall at 7:00 PM. The film festival costs $8.00.

As mentioned, this year's event is SOLD OUT. If you have already registered and are interested in more information call (250) 994-3223 or (250) 994-3330.

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Random Wells

IMAGES FROM WELLS AND AREA

The 16th Annual Gold Rush Sled Dog Mail Run took place in Quesnel, Troll, Barkerville and Wells, from January 24 to 27, with one of the best turnouts ever for the event.

Over 40 teams took place in the event, which wrapped up with the Barkerville Dash from Barkerville Historic Town to Wells on Sunday, January 27th.

As is always the case with these events, there are a ton of people working behind the scenes who make it happen. The District of Wells would like to send out a HUGE "Thank You " to Dave Jorgenson and Cheryl McCarthy for all of their hard work in creating an awesome welcoming area in Wells for the Gold Rush Trail Dog Sled Mail Run participants.

The "musher's maze" and snow snake trench that they built were excellent, and the many visitors to the area, along with local residents big and small, were impressed, in no small part thanks to Dave and Cheryl's efforts.

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