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Saturday, Jan. 21st update…

It’s only Friday, but I’m comfortable making a prediction about this weekend’s weather all the same.  Skiing and snowshoeing are NOT in the forecast, I’m afraid. But it looks like GREAT walking weather over the next few days!  The ski … Continue reading

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Saturday, Jan. 14th update…

Conditions at the Park are not favourable for skiing or snowshoeing today (Duh!) so the cabin will be closed (Surprise!) probably tomorrow too. (Gee… do ya think?)  Sorry if I sound grumpy, but Mother Nature can be SUCH a tease:-( … Continue reading

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Another Jan. 10th update…

OK… It’s Tuesday.  I know that now.  Anyway… the skiing was FANTASTIC at Ellenwood today!  Arnie came in to plow the walking path and he’s made it wide and deep for all of our winter walkers and their four-footed friends. … Continue reading

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Tuesday, Jan. 10th update…

The trails are groomed and the ski tracks are set throughout the Park on this glorious winter Tuesday!  Note from Stephen: a bit too narrow for skate skiing, but otherwise a perfect day for cross-country! Also of note…  PLEASE don’t … Continue reading

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Sunday, Jan. 8th update…

OK… You can stop now!  I know that I asked all of you to keep your fingers crossed for snow, but enough’s enough already!  Then again, I shouldn’t be surprised.  Cross-country skiers are such a motivated bunch;-) Stephen is out … Continue reading

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Saturday, Jan, 7th update…

Not quite enough snow to run the groomer this morning, but maybe overnight!  The forecast is favourable:-)  We’ll keep on top of the weather conditions for you and see if we can get things up and running at the cabin … Continue reading

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Snow? Bring it on!

With snow in the forecast this weekend, you can be sure that The Friends of Ellenwood will be prepared!  We have our fingers crossed that there will be enough snow to  have the walking path groomed and the ski tracks … Continue reading

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It’s Membership Time!

Just a reminder that it’s time to renew your FOEP membership for another year. To find out how, click on the Be A Friend tab on our Home Page. You’ll find a printable version of our Support form there along … Continue reading

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CAMPFIRE TALES and SMOREs;-)

Saturday, November 19th We have a good old fashioned MARSHMALLOW ROAST and CAMPFIRE planned from 7:00 to 9:00 PM We’ll share a few campfire tales and some local lore along with the marshmallows! This is a great event for the … Continue reading

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6th Annual Pumpkin Carving Event Today!

TODAY…      Sunday, October 23rd from  2 to 4 PM                                                             … Continue reading

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