Winnipeg Free Press By: Katlyn Streilein | Posted: 7:00 PM CDT Tuesday, Apr. 13, 2021 Save to Read Later
Some skiers are clipping in and gliding through the trails this week, for what will likely be their last run of the season.
Some skiers are clipping in and gliding through the trails this week, for what will likely be their last run of the season.
Just west of Winnipeg, Beaudry Provincial Park’s trails were primarily empty Tuesday afternoon, as strong winds whipped through clearings, blew globs of snow from craggy oaks, and carved daunting snowdrifts across roadways.
Despite the snowstorm or rather, thanks to it University of Winnipeg biology student Luke Roffey set out for a ski this morning, clad in his father’s equipment.
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Manitobans flock to great outdoors amid lockdown, creating boon for shops specializing in winter fun
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Olympia Cycle and Ski owner Brian Burke says he has seen a massive surge in ski sales as Manitobans have been taking to the outdoors amid the COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19 may have closed gymnasiums and stopped snowbirds from driving across the border to warmer climes, but there is one sector booming during this pandemic: sales in winter sports and recreation equipment.
COVID-19 may have closed gymnasiums and stopped snowbirds from driving across the border to warmer climes, but there is one sector booming during this pandemic: sales in winter sports and recreation equipment.
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Many Manitobans have taken to building outdoor rinks in their own yards, as rinks and arenas are closed during the code red restrictions. The province says if it s built on your property, you can t have a neighbour on your ice.(Trevor Brine/CBC)