Organizers and participants in this year's Journey for Sight Snowmobile ride says they had ideal conditions for this year's event, a stark contrast to last year when it had to be cancelled due to a lack of snow.
The event began last Wednesday in Flin Flon and wrapped up Saturday afternoon in Brandon.
Dauphin Lions Club president Dean Loundsbury says they have raised $30,500 so far among 12 riders, with more proceeds still rolling in.
"I have collected another $100 (since Saturday), and I know Todd Rathwell has a book and he has collected a little bit more. We never had a sled to raffle this year because there was not a specific Lions club that took on that project, so we did come up with a Journey for Sight 50/50 draw. And that is still ongoing and I believe the draw for that is the 17th or 18th of February."
Lounsbury says Dauphin has always been a focal point of support for this event, and this year was no different.
"Dean Cooley GM gave me a brand new truck to take on the trip, and we thank them very much. Reit-Syd Equipment gave us a trailer to take. The community, the businesses of Dauphin just do a phenomenal job of supporting us.".
Among the highlights was being welcomed into Grandview by students there, with that community raising 25 hundred dollars alone for this year's ride.
Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the Journey for Sight Ride.
