Ski Nova Scotia

[Hsheffield]

Hi,

 

Anyone know where I can ski in Nova Scotia? I visit frequently, so don’t have a boat set up, so looking for a full set up with a course etc. haven’t been able to find anywhere yet. I contacted NSWSA but they only had things running on Friday and now seem to be shut down for the season.

 

Any help would be great!!!

 

Thanks

[Deke]

I think I remember that the Perfect Pass people are somewhere in NS. You might try calling there?

[Hsheffield]

Thanks, will try calling. I saw a previous thread that someone set up a course for them, so def worth a try! Been searching long and hard with not much luck. Thanks for the suggestion!

[Kroeks]

I just moved to NS this summer and it turns out there are a lot of very welcoming skiers in the area. You're right about the club being shut down for the season, but we are having a fundraiser/get together on Sept 15 in Dartmouth. If you can make it, I'm sure there will be a few folks who'll offer to take you for a rip. I'd offer myself, but I don't have a boat (yet!)

[Glydon]

@Hsheffield private message me I am in Prince Edward Island but a fellow Islander is in N.S. in the Halifax area and has a Mastercraft and I believe a course . I can forward your information to him.

[ReggieO]

Send me a message, I can hook you up!

[Edbrazil]

A few years back, in 2009, I stuporvised course installations at a site near Halifax, sponsored by the Perfect Pass people. The site is used most all the time for rowing training & events, though, and I don't think the ski courses are used for practice. The idea was that the site would host a Canadian Regionals and then a Nationals later on, with thoughts about a pro event. I don't know if any events have happened there after we did the work.

[Hsheffield]

@kroeks thanks for getting back to me. Yea such a great area for skiing so I’m happy to hear the sport is alive and well in NS. I won’t be around on the fifteenth but will certainly try and make it to future events.

[ReggieO]

We have good representation around, we have 11 tournament boats on our lake alone.....

[Hsheffield]

@ReggieO private message sent! Thanks. This is making my week!

[Kroeks]

No worries and feel free to shoot me a PM as well if you come back later in Sept or Oct...I'm close to pulling the trigger on a used boat as long as it doesn't turn out to be a dud.

[Hsheffield]

@Edbrazil I saw from a previous thread the work you did with Oerfect Pass, very cool. I called them and you’re right. Nothing really functional for skiers, but good to know. Thanks for all the help.

[ReggieO]

@Hsheffield I have replied to yours

 

[ALPJr]

Great thread! One of the cool things about BOS. I didn't know there are so many skiers in NS

[Glydon]

@ALPJr one of the NSWSA members ski's for University Of Louisiana Lafayette , Brody Newton.

 

[Hsheffield]

@ALPJr agreed! Great thread and have already connected with some great people!

[Hsheffield]

A Huge shout out to @ReggieO who I connected with. He took me out for an incredible ski today with his boat on his beautiful lake. He even let me use his gear as I was out of town and didn’t have any with me. An absolute legend! We had a great time and are very grateful. The skiing community is absolutely incredible out in NS. Thanks to this forum for helping us connect.

[ReggieO]

@Hsheffield it was my pleasure! New gear and all, you never missed a beat, well done! It was great to give you some insight into the local ski community! Safe travels and I look forward to having you back next time your in the city!