Wild Northerner Magazine Winter 2018 | Page 37

for more than 10 years at the club. Going to the club is a family tradition.

“When the season opens, my family is there two to four times a week,” Hart said. “It’s a lifestyle for us. We have a tradition to come out Thursday and ski with family and friends and then we all eat at the chalet and talk and laugh. We count down the days to when the trails are open. Most people look forward to the summer, but not my family. We look forward to winter.”

Nordic skiing provides a getaway for people and can be a life-long sport. Hart does her best to get more people out each year to try cross-country skiing.

“When I’m on the trails, I feel like I’m in the middle of nowhere even though I am only five minutes from town,” Hart said. “We come across deer, martens and other wildlife. It is beautiful. If you’re visiting the city or want to try skiing, we can completely outfit anyone from head to toe so they can take advantage of what we have. I have a goal at the start of each season to convince another friend to join and try skiing. I’m doing good with it. I have one friend I got addicted to skiing a while ago and now, she skis more than me! Who will I convince this season? I’m working on it.”

As for Crooks, 68, retirement isn’t going to keep him away from the trails. His skiing time is just beginning.

“My plan is to ski a lot,” Crooks said with a hearty laugh. “I’ll still be involved with consulting, so I’m not going too far. Cross-country skiing is my passion and something that just grew on me. I’ll always be close to Kamview. I’ve worked and been involved with a lot of different clubs over the years and Kamview is the best bar none in my opinion.”

For more information about Kamview Nordic Centre and programs, go to tbnordictrails.com