Events
Check out our top 10 things to do in Wells Gray in Winter
The Birchleg!
When:20 Febraury 2010
Where: Park road, north from the gate at the Helmcken Falls road to the Ray Farm
Details: $10 for students, $20 for a single adult, and $40 for a family. Registration forms can be dropped off at Helmcken Falls Lodge or mailed to the Murtle River Nordics at: RR1 Box 9014, Clearwater BC V0E 1N0 with cheques made out to: Murtle River Nordics.
Registration: Registration (or packet pick-up for the people who registered early) is from 9 AM - 11 AM at the Majerus warming hut (about 1 km south of Dawson Falls and a 45 minute drive from Clearwater)
What is the Birchleg?
A Birchleg is the re-enactment of the cross country ski trip made by two Viking warriors in the 13th century. The story goes that King Haakon of Norway was murdered in 1204 during a time of civil war. The King's infant son was in immediate peril of the same fate. Two Viking warriors, Torstein Skevla and Skjervald Skrukka, loyal to their dead king and to his heir, took the baby to safety in Trondheim. Their flight was in midwinter, skiing 55 kilometers across two mountain ranges. Holding the child secure behind a shield, these unusual baby-sitters were armed with battle-axe and spear. Young Haakon Haakonson grew to adulthood in safety, returning to Norway to claim his father's throne.
This year's event highlights the 800th anniversary of the original Birkebeiner! (http://www.murtlerivernordics.com/birchleg.php)
Extra info:
After skiing, everyone assembles at the picnic shelter below Helmcken Falls Lodge for lunch and prize draws. There are prizes for ALL children to the age of 12 (so it is really important that parents pre-register, to ensure we don't disappoint any of our little Vikings). Everyone age 13 and older will receive a draw ticket in their registration packet -- they check the number against the posted list in the picnic shelter, and may find themselves the lucky winner of one of our donated prizes. There will also be some silent auction items, including a painting that has been donated by Barbara Ferguson. We also do a "guess the number of candies and win the jar" for the 12 & under age group
Olympic Torch!
The Olympic Torch will in Clearwater on January 28th!
Where:
- 10:20 am: It will start on Highway 5 across form Jims Market, then turn right on Park drive and proceed onto Murtle Crescent and on to the High School.
- 10:35am - 1050am: A welcoming ceremony for the Olympic Torch will be held at the High School.
- The Torch will then proceed back down Murtle Crescent, onto Highway 5, stropping in front of Jim's Store.
- The Olympic Torch will then be transported to the bridge on the Clearwater River.
- 11:05 The Torch run will commence from the bridge past the Brookfeild Shopping Area ending at 11:16
Remember to wear RED!
(Back to the Top)