The 29th Annual Reino Keski-Salmi Loppet takes place Jan. 19, with the classic technique races starting at 9 a.m. at the Larch Hills ski area. Registration deadline is Friday, Jan. 18 at the SASCU Recreation Centre. The event includes race lengths for all ages, an après ski lunch, swim, wine and cheese gathering, awards ceremony and family dance. Race packets can be picked up Friday, Jan. 18 from 2 to 8 p.m. The loppet is a fundraiser for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon. Pledges are based on participation, not individual kilometers skied. Entry forms are available online or through Skookum Cycle and Ski and John’s Ski Shack. For info, go to www.SkiLarchHills.ca or phone Tina at 250-832-8676.
