The Dacha shelter, at the top of our trail system was built by a group of volunteers in 2000. It was built using mostly repurposed materials and wood rails from the adjacent forest. Some of the people involved were Steve Faminoff, Louise Heck, Gary Weare, Larry Hudema, Lincoln Ford, Liz Huxter and Brian Fletcher. It was originally intended to be of use to skiers using the trail system but has since been used by a variety of recreational users including nordic skiers, ice fishers, cyclists, snowshoers and hikers.
Completed in 2000, this little chalet at the top of the Phoenix Cross Country ski area has been carefully maintained by the society. It hosts countless visitors all year long.
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 The Dacha is already snug under a blanket of snow |  Dec. 23 2012· This past week has seen a tremendous amount of snow. Rarely has so much snow come so early to the mountain top! |  The front door is a testimony to the history of skiing in the Boundary. |
 The stove is a hardy home made steel plated contribution from volunteers in the old Pope and Talbot mill. |  Please sign in to the log book. What’s really fun is reading the logs of past visitors. And don’t be afraid to leave a cash donation. The green box is checked regularly |  The A Frame construction has proved quite durable over the years. |
 The Dacha’s cupboards are well stocked to for a cosy stay |  Firewood is piled high, waiting for skiers to warm | |
 New Cement Floor for the Dacha |  |  |