Kootenay Rockies
Tipsy Tea Party turns to Epic Winter Carnival
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by Darci Friesen
Olaus Jeldness never would have imagined that his ‘tea party’ atop Rossland’s Red Mountain would lead to an annual, action packed weekend of winter sports and adventurous activities. Almost 115 years ago, Norwegian born Olaus set out and hiked up Red Mountain with a group of friends. Tough referred to as a ‘tea party’, tea was not the drink of choice that day. Aſter a generous amount of liquor was consumed by the men, out came the skis. From that moment on, Olaus has been known as the ‘father of skiing’, having been the one to introduce the sport to Western Canada. Te last weekend of the month, to the 29th
January 27th , sees the small
town of Rossland, BC, population 3,500, bustling with over 1,000 extra bodies: tourists - all awaiting the
Tourism BC/David Gluns Photo
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