In what is expected to be one of the biggest gatherings in the Lytton area since the 2021 wildfires, more than 200 former employees will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Kumsheen Rafting Resort this long weekend.

The yearlong celebration will kick off this Victoria Day long weekend, with 2023 marking 50 years since Bernie Fandrich first started rafting down the river.

91裸聊视频淚magine nearly 300,000 raft trips, more than 700 employees, some epic love stories and even a few multigenerational workers at British Columbia91裸聊视频檚 premier rafting destination and you91裸聊视频檒l begin to understand what it means for Lytton91裸聊视频檚 Kumsheen Rafting Resort to turn 50 years old,91裸聊视频� reads a release ahead of the event.

Kumsheen has become a major employer in the area, starting with Fandrich91裸聊视频檚 original adventure company that featured one raft, one guide and one Volkswagen van parked next to the river.

More than 200 former employees are set to return to Kumsheen this weekend to 91裸聊视频渟wap stories, share past experiences, and take another run down the mighty Thompson River.91裸聊视频�

And this year is expected to be big for Kumsheen as the resort is expanding operations.

General manager Andrew Fandrich said they91裸聊视频檝e purchased Shaw Springs, adding new RV spots and new accommodation and a new launch point for our trips.

It follows the devastating wildfire where much of the nearby Village of Lytton was decimated in June 2021, but despite that, business has rebounded.

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Andrew, the son of founder Bernie, said they91裸聊视频檙e optimistic the former operators of Jade Springs will open a new restaurant on their property later this summer. Jade Springs was one of many businesses lost to the blaze.

For Bernie, this weekend will be a chance to catch up with old friends and colleagues 91裸聊视频渁nd to take another run down the river together.91裸聊视频�

91裸聊视频淚t91裸聊视频檒l be fun to see what some of these old rascals are up to.91裸聊视频�

The resort will be closed this weekend for the activities, but Andrew said 2023 is 91裸聊视频渁lready shaping up to be a great season.91裸聊视频� That91裸聊视频檚 despite serious flooding elsewhere in the province.

91裸聊视频淎lthough some of the Thompson91裸聊视频檚 tributaries have flooded, the main river is actually flowing normally for this time of year. It91裸聊视频檚 great springtime rafting conditions.91裸聊视频�

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