Kelowna Nordic Expresses Gratitude Following Wildfire Threat to Trail System Rapid wildfire response helped protect a valued Central Okanagan recreation resource Kelowna, B.C. — August 25, 2026 — The Kelowna Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club is expressing its deep appreciation to the BC Wildfire Service and all those involved in the rapid response to a wildfire in the Kelowna Nordic/McCulloch trail area east of Kelowna. The fire, believed to have been caused by lightning, was quic

S’Kool Guide Volunteer What are you going to do? Help introduce school groups and young skiers and snowshoers to the fun of part of winter! Assist with basic instruction, encourage participation, and help create a safe and welcoming experience on the trails. Qualifications Needed • Friendly and enthusiastic attitude • Comfortable outdoors in winter conditions • Basic Nordic skiing/snowshoeing skills • Enjoy working with children and youth Time Commitment Flexible weekday

Due to current snow conditions and warm temperatures, the Board has made the following decisions: • The Cabins & Cookies event scheduled for Sunday, March 8 has been cancelled. • For safety reasons, the Summit and Thunder (Kallis) parking lots and trail entrances are now closed. • Kelowna Nordic’s final day of operations for the 2025–26 season will be Sunday, March 8th, 2026. This has been one of the most challenging snow winters we have experienced. Despite this, the dedicat