Decades ago, I had the honour of meeting Lars and Astrid Fossberg, founders of Troll Ski Area on the road to Barkerville. Daughter Hildur now runs the business, and I read recently that there is a plan to double their skiable terrian, and add a T-Bar.
I bumped into Ethel's neighbours Dennis and Diane at Barkerville, and told them of my plans to stop at Troll on my way back. Dennis told me the name of a shop in Wells where they had met a woman who works at Troll in the winter. .I stopped by the shop and was filled in on many things Troll. The ski area is doing very well, and the focus continues to be on making it very affordable, particularly for kids. The logging has been done for the new runs, and work is underway on the lift line.
She asked where I was from - she said - I know Baldy - Big Pow Thursdays. I used to live in Penticton.
The new lodge will be open this winter, but the new T-bar and terrain is slated for the 2024-2025 season.
The photo options this time were limited as Troll appeared to be a base camp for a tree planting crew, and there were vehicles all over the place.
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| The photo doesn't show the new lift line that clearly. It looks steep in places, but they are working on the grade. |
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| Back end of one of 5 reefer trailers for the planting crew. |
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