Smooth Grooves Trails & Tracks Upgrades Fundraiser – Extended!

Nelson Nordic Ski Club needs your help to upgrade our trails this summer and to help us fundraise for future trail expansions!

Wow, what a season! Mother Nature threw a lot at us this year. We moved snow, piled snow, stored snow, buried pallets and even put in a new trail! Canada weather had nothing on our hard-working Grooming Team:)

In the immediate future we want to keep you gliding on your skis no matter what Mother Nature has in store, so, we have been busy planning for some trail upgrades that include: opening up the canopy in some areas, raising and improving drainage on our low lying trails in and around Busk, replacing worn out bridge abutments and grading uneven trails to a smoother finish, which will allow for better grooming during low snow conditions.

That is not all though!

Our long-term goal is to further expand our trail system. This type of large infrastructure project will require a significant amount of Club funds to implement.

Preliminary reviews of future trail expansions possibilities are underway, but no final project area has been determined at this time.

The Club is reviewing the feasibility of expanding along the Hall Siding corridor, and initial plans and estimates for this expansion are upwards of $270k or higher. Alternative areas that connect to our trails are also being investigated.

We have already begun wirting grants to secure funds for future expanion projects.

Help us achieve our goals, donate now through the link below.

Clearwater Challenge! March 17, 2024

It’s Clearwater Challenge time! Join us for the return of this fun, friendly community fundraiser for our Nelson Nordic Ski Team.

For some, it’s an opportunity to test themselves against the clock to beat the field or set a PR up Clearwater Main Trail. For others, it’s a challenge to get to the top for the first time this year, or maybe for the first time ever!

All ages are welcome! Everyone’s a winner when they take on the Clearwater Challenge!

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Registration: 9:30 am
Event start: 10:00 am
$20 entry fee, you choose whether to ski skate or classic.
Amazing door prizes at the finish! Please pay with cash.

Big thanks to our sponsors and prize donors: Ambler, Gerick Cycle & Ski, Nelson Chocofellar and Biggs Heating and Plumbing!

Clearwater Challenge, March 17, 2024

It’s Clearwater Challenge time! Join us for the return of this fun, friendly community fundraiser for our Nelson Nordic Ski Team.

For some, it’s an opportunity to test themselves against the clock to beat the field or set a PR up Clearwater Main Trail. For others, it’s a challenge to get to the top for the first time this year, or maybe for the first time ever!

All ages are welcome! Everyone’s a winner when they take on the Clearwater Challenge!

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Registration: 9:30 am
Event start: 10:00 am
$20 entry fee, you choose whether to ski skate or classic.
Amazing door prizes at the finish! Please pay with cash.

Big thanks to our sponsors and prize donors: Ambler, Gerick Cycle & Ski, Nelson Chocofellar

Celebrating Our Champions and Their Coach! Off to Nationals in Nakkertok Ontario Today!

Join us in recognizing the incredible talent and dedication of four outstanding athletes who are set to compete at Nationals in Nakkertok Ontario this weekend. These individuals exemplify the very best of sportsmanship, dedication, and excellence, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements.

πŸŽ‰ Let’s cheer on Maya Abraham, Dawson Abraham, Gabriel Janz, and Aleah Smith as they embark on this exciting journey. Their relentless determination, hard work, and passion for their sport have led them to this prestigious stage, representing not only themselves but our entire community and Nelson Nordic Ski Club with pride.

πŸ‘ And let’s not forget to extend our heartfelt appreciation to their coaches, Doris Hausleitner and Kurstun Smith, whose guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support have played a pivotal role in shaping these athletes into the champions they are today. Doris and Kurstun’s dedication and expertise have been instrumental in helping Maya, Dawson, Gabriel, and Aleah reach their full potential.

πŸ… Maya, Dawson, Gabriel, Aleah, and Coach Doris, you have already made us immensely proud. Wishing you the best of luck and success at Nationals. Go out there, give it your all, and show the world what you’re made of! πŸ’ͺ🏼πŸ₯‡#NationalsBound#Champions#Inspiration#CoachesMatter

Aleah Smith
Gabriel Janz
Dawson Abraham
Maya Abraham

Serving nordic skiers in Nelson & area since 1983