The Wells International Gourmet Ski almost instantly sold out after tickets went on sale. The ski is scheduled for Feb. 15 and while it is sold out, tickets to the Mountain Film Festival hosted by the Wells and Area Trails Society that night are still available.
The selection of films includes short films and documentaries. The film festival begins at 7 p.m. at the Sunset Theatre.
Two of the returning favourite films being shown at the festival are Skiing in the Shadow of Genghis Khan, and a historical remake of the 1939 Wells Ski Championships.
Wells has been hosting its gourmet ski experience annually since 2006. It is a non-competitive cross-country ski tour on a groomed trail network. It can be accessed from any location in town. Participants ski across the Moose Island Meadow and onto the slopes of Cornish Mountain, on the way they stop at specific locations and are able to enjoy international cuisine. This year's menu includes cuisine from Thailand and India.
"This year, like always, has attracted participants from across the province," said Dave Jorgenson, president of the Wells and Area Trails Society. "Its success rests on the friendly social atmosphere, the great vibe and unique experience that Wells provides. The integration of the event with the experience of our unique community sets it apart from more typical ‘races’ at traditional Nordic centres."
The event is organized completely by volunteers and only 100 tickets are sold to keep it manageable for the volunteer cooks. The ski raises money to support the winter and summer trail system.
The ski will start Feb. 15 behind the Frog On The Bog in Wells and ends at the Jack O Clubs Pub on Camel Drive. Skiers will choose between easy routes between international meals set out along the trails or take on more adventurous routes and find some bonus treasures.
The event wraps up with an awards ceremony, raffle and costume contest.
For more information about the Gourmet Ski visit wellstrails.ca. To be alerted ahead of next year's tickets going on sale there is a newsletter people can subscribe to.