VAL CHATEL Ski Resort | Deep Lake Minnesota has had multiple
extended lives. EPISODE 1 recalls the 1950's through the 70's as a Prime Ski
Resort. It boasts the 2nd Ski lift in Minnesota (just behind Lutsen). EPISODE 4
is truly a Back to the Future anticipation of this property being renovated
into DEEP LAKE PARK, Renovations are in the works for this to become a
camping/fishing/hiking hotspot with future connections to the Paul Bunyan
Forest & Superior Hiking Trail. EPISODE 3 is the afterlife story of the
upcycled Tow Rope from VAL CHATEL to Sleen Hill, the Next Generation's
retooling of the Tow Rope, Zip Line, & 2 Story "Chateau Denny".
(Repurposing of the Tow Rope has brought new life to the winter doldrums of MN.
EPISODE 2 is the hint of a LOST STORY of the VIKING THEATER which transformed
the area ski slopes into a theatric attraction. At the center of the theater
was a VIKING BOAT replica, whose after-after life from Viking theater took on a
unique renovation of it's own ~ a glass bottom boat of sorts that had two cut
outs allowing kids to fish from within the boat. Moving to the Boy Scout Camp
(Mantrap Lake), then to Half Moon Trail Resort (Boot Lake)... the current whereabouts
of the Viking Boat is unknown... . Drone Footage: Vantage Point llc. Special
Credit to Local PBS Production (Episode 4) . Music Credit accounted for via
Audioblocks membership.
January 02, 2025
Val Chantel Ski Area | Deep Lake Park | vp 360
January 01, 2025
THANK YOU SOHI | Sisters, Staff, Sponsors
CELEBRATING another Year of SOHI, and DREAMING of the Year ahead. SOHI continues to thrive. The Sisters receiving mentorship, fellowship, business kits, water buckets, and so much more ~ say THANK YOU. To our Amazing Staff in the field (East Africa) & the volunteer board (United States) a tremendous amount of GRADITUDE to you & your many sacrifices. And to our Sponsors (Ambassadors, Advocates, Alumni, Agents, The "A" Team), your continued generosity allows SOHI to exponentially bring the Hope of Jesus to an otherwise dark world. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Anna & Phil have had the privilege to steward the dynamic opportunities of SOHI. We are grateful for your trust, and investment in us. The learning curve continues to twist and turn, but the lamp before our feet has been sufficient. May the Wisdom of God grant us all favor to press on, into the unknown of the year ahead. May we be quick to heed the Spirit's counsel, and put into motion all that He has prompted us to be and to do in the year ahead.
Again, THANK YOU, and may The Lord richly Bless You in the season ahead...