Calendar

Feb
25
Sun
2024
Youth Program Jackrabbits etc.
Feb 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Youth Porgrams on February 25 will take place at the Clearwater/Busk Parking lot to particapte in our Fun family Loppet, All our welcome to join in the fun!

Jackrabbits and Bunnies

Track Attack/Junior Racers

Track 2 Adventure

 

Mar
3
Sun
2024
Youth Program Jackrabbits etc.
Mar 3 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Youth Porgrams on February 25 will take place at the Clearwater/Busk Parking lot to particapte in our Fun family Loppet, All our welcome to join in the fun!

Jackrabbits and Bunnies

Track Attack/Junior Racers

Track 2 Adventure

 

Mar
10
Sun
2024
Youth Program Jackrabbits etc.
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Youth Porgrams on February 25 will take place at the Clearwater/Busk Parking lot to particapte in our Fun family Loppet, All our welcome to join in the fun!

Jackrabbits and Bunnies

Track Attack/Junior Racers

Track 2 Adventure

 

Mar
17
Sun
2024
Clearwater Challenge March 17, 2024!
Mar 17 @ 9:30 am – 1:00 pm
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
Nov
2
Sat
2024
NNSC AGM 2024 and Cash & Cheque Day
Nov 2 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hello Cross Country Ski Enthusiasts, there is a dusting of snow showing up on the mountain tops!

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on November 2nd, to hear what is coming up in our 2025 year! AGM starts at 10:00 am.

At the sametime you can purchase your Early Bird Pass – pay by cash or cheque to save on those credit card fees (Early Bird Rates close on November 5, 2024 at 11:59 pm)

Get your skis waxed by our amazing Ski team athletes and enjoy a cup of coffee, yummy baked good or both while you wait (ski waxing and goodies by donation). Ski team fundraising activties (9:00 am to 2:00 pm)

 

Jan
11
Sat
2025
Moonlit Ski
Jan 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

Moonlit Ski 2025 Poster

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!

Feb
23
Sun
2025
Clearwater Challenge
Feb 23 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm

 

Clearwater Challenge:
Test your skills and compete in this thrilling challenge! Push your limits while enjoying the beautiful surroundings and camaraderie of fellow participants!
Challenge Registration 9:30 amChallenge Mass Start: 10:00 am
Capstone Caper Family Friendly Loppet
Feb 23 @ 9:45 am – 12:00 pm

Capstone Caper Loppetwear your best costume!

Open to all ages and ski levels; everyone is welcome! Join us for this family-friendly fun event, enjoy the great outdoors & be entered into an exciting prize draw!

Entry by donation, to our NNSC Nordiq Canada Annual Club Fundraising campaign – Donate Here: NNSC”Smooth Grooves Track and Trails” 

Pre-Register Here

Choose your distance or do all the loops!

  • 1 km Storyboard – scavenger hunt loop
  • 3 km Camp Busk loop
  • 6 km Euphrates loop

Loppet Check in: 9:45 am – Loppet Start: 10:15 am

Oct
25
Sat
2025
Annual Pumpkin Hunt 2025
Oct 25 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Annual Pumpkin Hunt 2025 @ Nelson Nordic Ski Club - Apex Trailhead

Join Nelson Nordic’s Track Attack and Junior Racers at our popular annual Pumpkin Hunt to raise funds for our youth programs and ski team!

DOWNLOAD Pumpkin Hunt Poster here!

We will hide 150 pumpkins in our Enchanted Forest. Children 12 years and under are invited to hunt for a pumpkin, with our ski team athletes to guide them into the forest. FUN for the whole family!

Rubber Boots are recommended:)

Admission of $20 includes one pumpkin, 1 hot chocolates and 1 hotdog.

In order to spread out participants and make it a fun and safe event, we will have three sessions, one beginning at 10:00 am, second at 10:30 am, and third at 11:00 am.  All tickets must be purchased online in advance at nelsonnordicski.square.site

**Please remember to bring your own mug for hot chocolate and your own drinking water. Also parking is limited please carpool if you can. Overflow parking is available at the Busk parking area.

Special thanks to our generous local sponsors; Save-On-Foods, Safeway, Kootenay Coop, Oso Negro, Kootenay Bakery and Pink Dog Design!

We look forward to seeing you out at the Nelson Nordic Apex trailhead on Saturday, October 25. Rain or shine!
Approx. 10 mins S. of Nelson on Hwy 6, across from Whitewater Rd.

Nov
1
Sat
2025
Annual General Meeting – Cash & Cheque Day
Nov 1 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Hello Cross Country Ski Enthusiasts, there is a dusting of snow showing up on the mountain tops!

Join us for our Annual General Meeting on November 1, 2025, to hear what is coming up in our 2026 year! AGM starts at 10:00 am.

At the same time you can purchase your Early Bird Pass – pay by cash or cheque to save on those credit card fees (Early Bird Rates close on November 4, 2025 at 11:59 pm)

Get your skis waxed by our amazing Ski team athletes and enjoy a cup of coffee, yummy baked good or both while you wait (ski waxing and goodies by donation). Ski team fundraising activities (9:00 am to 1:00 pm)

Serving nordic skiers in Nelson & area since 1983