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For more than three years, Don Horner sought a buyer for Ski Valley. He figured it would take a while — “It’s not like a hotel or a chunk of farmland,” he noted. Horner declared last winter his final run as owner, and in the concluding days, a deal was made: a local farmer and part-time ski instructor would take over the nine-hill site.
Jay and Elin Klym, seen here with kids Amy and Reid, are the new owners of the Ski Valley resort just north of Minnedosa. (Submitted) In August, after 45 years, Horner intends to pass on the keys. “I’m looking forward to the next phase, (with) this young couple running the place,” Horner said Wednesday.
“It’s going to be exciting.” He’s carved out four acres at the top of the valley for his family. It’s still his home — and he plans to keep working, should the new owners agree.
It seems Jay Klym and wife Elin already have. They don’t plan on changing much, Klym said Wednesday. “Why mess with a good thing?” he said.
“No one wanted to see it go.” Certainly not Klym, who’s been a part-time ski instructor for the past two years and a casual customer for more than.
