Thrills and Spills! A History of Rossland Winter Carnival’s Bobsled Races
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Thrills and Spills! A History of Rossland Winter Carnival’s Bobsled Races

The Sonny Samuelson Memorial Bobsled Race is one of the most unique and anticipated features of the annual Rossland Winter Carnival. The race sees daring competitors race down Rossland’s steepest street in homemade bobsleds - reaching speeds that commonly exceed 70 kilometres per hour. The history of these races is almost as exciting as the lore. Much like the bobsled races themselves, it’s a history full of community spirit, unexpected bumps and turns, and a whole lot of local character!

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A Legend Carved in the Slopes: The History of the Grey Mountain Grind
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A Legend Carved in the Slopes: The History of the Grey Mountain Grind

The Grey Mountain Grind, commonly called “The Grind,” was a ski race introduced during the latter years of WWII and held annually from 1943-46, helping to reinvigorate the passion for ski racing in Rossland. Although only a short-lived tradition, the legend of the gruelling 6-mile course was carved into the slopes we ski today.

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