Hazelton Cross Country Ski Society
Cross-Country Skiing on Gitxsan Territory
About
Who We Are
Directors
Purpose
Who We Are
The Hazelton Cross-Country Ski Society is a non-profit society based in Hazelton, BC on Gitxsan Territory. The society was established in 2021.
Our members are cross-country ski enthusiasts who have come together to develop a network of groomed, tracked, and maintained cross-country ski trails because we want to share the joy of cross-country skiing with friends, family, and members of the communities on Gitxsan Territory.
2023-2024 Directors
Bev Busby
Bev believes that healthy outdoor activity makes for healthy families and healthy communities. Bev is proud to have raised her family on Gitxsan Territory. Bev cross-country skied with her children as much as possible even though there were no ski programs or groomed cross-country ski trails in the community.
Candace Munro
Candace has a deep appreciation for the connection between spending time in nature and health and wellness. Candace believes that developing recreation opportunities like cross-country skiing on Gitxsan Territory will help to retain essential professionals such as health care workers and educators.
Andy Busby
Andy is an avid winter recreationist. He raised his family on Gitxsan Territory and enjoyed doing winter activities with his children. He views health as a resource in addition to being an objective for life. Andy is looking forward to the cross-country ski community that will grow alongside the development of our groomable cross-country ski trails.
Dana Hibbard
Dana Hibbard grew up skiing in farmer's fields and later on world class ski trails. Dana credits her parents for her love of spending time outside and hopes to share this passion with her family and others in the community. Dana is excited to contribute to the work of the Hazelton Cross- Country Ski Society and to grow opportunities for cross-country skiing on Gitxsan territory.
Purpose
The purpose of the Hazelton Cross-Country Ski Society is:
(a) To enhance and sustain the quality of cross-country skiing experiences for the communities on Gitxsan Territory.
(b) To unite cross-country ski enthusiasts by strengthening the cross-country ski culture on Gitxsan Territory.
(c) To undertake activities ancillary and incidental to the attainment of the above purposes.