Help bring us closer to buying a new grooming machine
​​​​​​We're so close to owning the Prinoth Bison grooming machine. Thanks to our generous community, we have less than $30,000 left to raise!
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Remember, qualifying donors can also get a snowflake plaque on our Snowflake Donor Recognition Wall in the main cabin. If your personal donation(s) made over the 24/25 and 25/26 seasons total $1,000 or more, you qualify! The name on your snowflake plaque can be whatever you specify in the comment box on the donation form. If there is no comment, your name will be used.​​​​​
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Why we need a new grooming machine
The two snowcats used for grooming at Kelowna Nordic are at the end of their effective lifespan. The oldest was purchased in 1999 and has more than 13,000 hours of use. (Most clubs trade in grooming machines at 10,000 hours.) Our slightly newer grooming machine is 17 years old.
There is an urgent need to raise funds to replace one of the grooming machines in the 25/26 season!
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The cost of a new snowcat with all the needed attachments is over $600,000. Kelowna Nordic is raising funds to replace one of the grooming machines as soon as possible. Fortunately, we have some reserves that will be applied against the purchase of this groomer but we still need to raise the difference.
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We are running a campaign to raise $160,000 from our members and the community. We are also applying for grants from BC Gaming and others. There is up to $250,000 available through BC Gaming Grants.
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Your donation matters as government grants are partially based on the success a club has on raising funds on their own. Please donate this month to double your impact, and help us purchase a new groomer this season!
Kelowna Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club is a registered charity with CRA.
​(Registered Charity # 139342869 RR 0001). A tax receipt will be issued for all donations.