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When
Armand returned from the CCA, Jackrabbit program information in hand,
he passed the program over to James and Werner who found a few other
families to kick things off with the first lesson in January of 1992,
in Bragg Creek. The Whites and Maitlandts, along with families Roycroft,
Jack, Rose and Heintzman began an outdoor adventure with great pioneer
spirit, for which all members can be thankful as we enter our 13th
season.
The club officially adopted the Jackrabbit program in its second season,
in 1992/1993. Quickly growing to 60 Jackrabbit skiers, the club has
continued to have between 50-70 Jackrabbits since. The club has always
reflected the interest of its membership, whatever that may be in
a given season, adding activities and programs into the club schedule
as required by the members. We have added a Challenge Program for
older children, adult ski lessons, biathlon lessons, and a schedule
accommodating loppets (fun races) when members showed an interest.
Each season has been a bit different as we explore all that cross-country
skiing has to offer with a Rocky Mountain backdrop.
The key to the success of our club has been the work of our energetic
volunteers. Along with the work of our above-mentioned founders, Past
Presidents Peter Carey, Dieter Kromm, Ed Wiercinski, Jill Kirker,
JA Owen, Jack Hoogstraten, Susan Sayers, Elizabeth Oberhofer, Gord Miller and Peter LaBastide have
each put an important stamp on the club, while finding the time to
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