This annual event attracts visitors from far and wide. “We have had skiers travel from a few hours away, and it makes for a great reason to come and stay in the park at the Kenosee Inn and make a weekend out of it,” explains Ainsley Sauter, park administrative supervisor at Moose Mountain Provincial Park. There is no charge as long as you have a valid park entry permit. Permits are valid all year round, so if someone didn’t purchase one in the summer or they threw it out, a day permit is $10 per vehicle. “All ages take part. We’ve had skiers come out with infants strapped to their backs,” explains Sauter.
We’re in the depths of winter. The temperatures have been about -15 C below normal as of late. And we’re still in the midst of a pandemic, with so many programs suspended and events cancelled. So. . .