Thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and participants who helped make the Moonlit ski so wonderful! The night was perfect; everyone’s laughter and smiles were joyous, the hot apple cider flowed until it ran out, and the smores were a hit.
We raised over $1200, thank you for all of your generous support!
Thursday night adult drop-in social skis begin this week! Bring your headlamp!
Meet at Apex at 5:45pm to pay any fees, skiing starts at 6 pm with certified CANSI instructors leading the group, offering the odd tip along the way. Bring some tea and snacks, and socialize in the Apex Hut around the fire afterwards.
Help us build our Nordic ski community. Come for a ski, have a tea, chat for a while, get out of the house on a weeknight. And build your skills while you’re at it.
January 6, 2025
Good Morning,
The time is 7:00am, the temperature is 0c and should remain steady throughout the day with a mix of sun and cloud. There has been no new snow in the past 24hrs. Conditions were lovely yesterday for our first day of Jackrabbits; thank you to everyone for making it such a fun and snowy adventure day!
Apex, Apex Rail grade, Cottonwood down to the lake, Clearwater with loops, Euphrates and Busk have been groomed. Night loop is in progress and we are in good shape for your day of skiing.
As always, ski with care and be aware that trail conditions can change throughout the day. Please let our kiosk staff know if you spot any hazards on the trails.
Escape the town and come have a ski!
We have a number of different fun, social ways for you to ski with friends while improving your technical skills!
THURSDAY NIGHT ADULT SOCIAL SKI
New this year, we are offering a social drop-in ski on Thursday nights. These evenings will be organized as a social ski but will not involve a formal lesson format. Instead, this will be a group ski led by certified CANSI instructors who may offer some technique tips along the way. We plan to have an instructor for skate and classic leading the group each week.
If you’re interested in joining us on Thursday nights, please fill out our brief survey (takes two minutes, tops).
Join us on Thursday nights at 6 p.m., starting January 9th, and meeting at the Apex trailhead. No pre-registration required, though there will be a $5 drop-in fee for all who attend and trail fees apply for non-members.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to pay any fees, sign waivers (once for the season) and get your skis on. Remember to bring a headlamp (we will be leaving the lit Night Loop) and your own skis, boots and poles. We have no rental gear on site. If you need to rent gear, please visit our friends at Gericks in downtown Nelson.
ADULT GROUP LESSONS
Registration is now open for our adult lessons and programs. In January and February, we are offering group lessons for Levels 1 and 2 in both Classic and Skate Ski techniques. Group lessons will take place on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.Â
Spaces are limited, so don’t delay. Sign up today!
Click here for program details & registration.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Can’t make our group lessons or just want a session completely tailored to your own needs? We also offer private lessons. Email adultprograms@nelsonnordicski.ca for more information or to request a lesson.
JOIN OUR TEAM! BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR
Ever dreamt of becoming a cross-country ski instructor, guiding others, or perfecting your skills? Join the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (CANSI) Level 1 course in January 2025 and embark on your journey to becoming a certified cross-country ski instructor!
Certified instructors are in hot demand at Nelson Nordic, where we are eager to continue growing our adult programs and lessons.
CANSI XC Ski Instructor Level 1
January 17-19, 2025 at Nelson Nordic Ski Club
More info and registration on the CANSI website.
Thank you to all of the staff, volunteers and participants who helped make the Moonlit ski so wonderful! The night was perfect; everyone’s laughter and smiles were joyous, the hot apple cider flowed until it ran out, and the smores were a hit.
We raised over $1200, thank you for all of your generous support!
Join us for a beautiful ski by moonlight (and Tiki torches!) to the Euphrates Cabin. We’ll have an outdoor bonfire, hot apple cider and plenty of good vibes! The cabin will be open.
Please be sure to bring your own mug for cider, as well as a headlamp. The route will be partially illuminated with Tiki torches back from the cabin along the Rail Trail.
Cost: $5 each for non-members
Or by donation for Nelson Nordic Ski Club Members
A fundraiser for our Nelson Nordic Ski Team and Youth Programs!
