February 23, 2018 2018 Andy Aufschnaiter Memorial X-Country Ski Race

The Andy Aufschnaiter Memorial Cross Country Ski Race, sponsored by Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing and the Bruderschaft Friends Blue River Society, is an annual event that celebrates the future of skiing the North Thompson Valley. This year, close to 200 School District 73 (Kindergarten to Grade 7 students and parents), gathered on the Blue River cross-country ski trails for the 2018 edition of the event, held on February 21. Following the races, participants and parents were invited back to the MWHS Resort, for an after-ski lunch and awards ceremony at the Lodge.

For the past two-decades this cross-country race has become a very significant winter event for North Thompson Valley residents and Mike Wiegele says it’s an honour to be able to host such a special event for the valley.

“It’s incredible to see the capability and sportsmanship of these kids,” Wiegele said.

Over the years Wiegele has seen many of competitors from this race, become high level snowboarders and skiers. According to Wiegele, the future looks very bright for these young ski racers.

Race organizers are hailing this year’s event as a great success and there were more participants than expected. Plans are already underway for the next event in 2019.