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Opening Day, December 16, 2023, Yippee!

Get your skis waxed and find your mittens!

Opening Day is this Saturday, December 16, 2023! We have early season conditions on our trails therefore some trails are likely to remain closed. Here is the low down…or should I say snow down:)

Snow is in the forecast over the next few days which will help all the trails, especially the Apex trail head which is showing dirty patches at the start as you head to the Cottonwood trail (Please note that our Apex snowcam is not live as we are doing some work in and around the cat barn. We hope to have this up and running soon).

Clearwater is is in good condition and set for classic and skate.

Busk/Euphrates on the rail grade is in good condition too.

We have some issues around the Euphrates cabin and this will remain closed.

Cottonwood on the rail grade is in good condition all the way down to the lake.

We will be grooming the night before opening day, stay tuned for our Saturday, early morning grooming report for a full update of the trail conditions.

Busk Kiosk will be open to help you get your pass 2023/24 stickers or with your day pass purchases. If you need to have a yearly pass made up or wish to sign up for your membership pop over to the Apex Kiosk and Dave will help you out.

Moonlit Ski

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 Track Attack and Junior Racers Ski Team!