Community of Smithers

Legendary Local

What is a Legendary Local on Hudson Bay Mountain???

Their knowledge of the area is thorough; their eyes reflect Hudson Bay Mountain, the passion for fresh snow is paramount as you can feel the excitement when they speak, making the mountain a large part of their life has shaped their character into something special…a Legendary Local.

Voted for by fellow pass holders during the Legendary Locals Pass Sale the Legendary Local is a unique figure on Hudson Bay Mountain who has been involved with the mountain in one way or another over an extended period of time. The Legendary Local has gained the respect from HBMA staff and other pass holders through their integrity and personal character. The Legendary Local is a representation the past, present and future of the ski community on Hudson Bay Mountain.

Anyone who ski’s or snowboards on Hudson Bay Mountain is considered to be a local within the close knit mountain community. The Legendary Locals Pass Sale allows anyone (not just Smithers residents) to be eligible to purchase a pass or to be voted for by pass purchasers.

Congratulations to this year’s Legendary Local, Norma Stokes!

Everyone who bought a Season Pass had the opportunity to vote for their 2009/10 Hudson Bay Mountain Legendary Local. The Legendary Local is someone who embodies all the qualities that Hudson Bay Mountain stands for including: always having a good time; being…positive regardless of the conditions; and consistently giving 110% in everything they participate in. Norma’s first job in Smithers was in the HBM Lounge back when she was 19 years old. Norma and her husband bought a cabin on Prairie around 16 years ago. Since then the cabin has become a second home to them as well as a welcoming place for anyone to visit filled with warmth and good music. Norma loves to ski and snowboard. She received her snowboard instructor qualifications 5 years ago and enjoys sharing her passion through teaching others how to ride. Norma volunteered for the Smither’s Ski Club for the first time last winter by coaching in the Nancy Greene League and had lots of fun. She enjoyed coaching so much that she plans to do it again this winter.

If you see Norma on the mountain, chances are she’s already said “Hello!” and “How’s it going?”. You can never miss her smile, her positive attitude nor her ripper snowboarding! Congratulations Norma!

Norma will be spreading the joy by donating her Season Pass prize to a member of her ever-growing immediate family.

2008/2009 Legendary Local Winner!

There could not possibly be a more deserving Legendary Local than our 2008/2009 winner: Rose Booth! With her huge heart and beautiful smile, Rose won over the hearts of all the passholders this year winning by a landslide! Congratulations Rose and we are so happy to have you on our mountain once again!

2007/08 Legendary Local Winner!

If you have been on the slopes of Hudson Bay Mountain within the last 35 years you will know, seen, heard or been spotted by our 2007/08 Legendary Local…OTTO KOLDYK. Otto, voted for by pass purchasers during the First Annual Legendary Locals Pass Sale has been a pass holder on Hudson Bay Mountain since 1971 and is still smiling.

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