Fun & Fitness

Inuvik Ski Club wrapped up its season with the 43rd annual “Top of the World Ski Loppet” event.

There were 37 participants in this years’ Loppet – 20 adults and 17 children. Some dominated the trails while others wiped out at every turn, but everyone had a great time and left with a smile. In the past Inuvik Ski Club produced competitive skiers in the Mackenzie Delta area. Among the most renown are twin sisters Sharon and Shirley Firth.

These two women competed in 4 winter Olympic Games!

Local support is fundamental to making Inuvik Ski Club competitive again. Melissa Lennie, Melinda Gillis, and Jeremy Hansen are among some of the Inuvik Ski Club volunteers working towards rejuvenating skiing in the Mackenzie Delta.∞