Want to offer your students the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the snow this winter? The School Outreach Program is here to help! To find out how to plan a field trip to the Nordic Ski Club and discover our activity offerings, consult our 2026 School Outreach Program Brochure using the link below
We look forward to hosting your school group for Classic Ski Sessions, Snowshoe Sessions, or both when your register for a Combo Day!
Click the button below to register for your Nelson Nordic membership and sign up for our youth programs for 2025-26.
Early Bird prices will be in effect until End of Day on November 4, 2025. If you have volunteered enough hours last season to claim a discount, you will receive an email at the end of September with your personalized discount code.
And don’t forget your winter tires or stock up on your all seasons!
The Club member’s coupon is for a $100 discount valid for ANY set of Nokian tires, including All-Weathers and 3-Seasons (not just winter tires), so if your “summer” tires are getting worn, now is a great time to upgrade.
Look for the coupon in our annual magazine delivered in early September, or simply use the e-version above. The coupon is valid until Sep 30, just in time for the Oct 1 BC highways deadline… but don’t wait until the last minute. Can we suggest a calendar reminder in your phone?
To add some fun, the 6 clubs that redeem the most coupons at their local Kal shop(s), on a per-member basis, will win $2000, $1500, $1000, $700, $500, and $300 for their programs. (Minimum of 10 coupons for a club to be eligible.)
Fun Facts: Did you know that Nokian invented the winter tire? And is the only tire manufacturer in the world with its own permanent winter tire testing facility? And that Nokian is from Finland, one of the world’s great cross country ski nations? And that Kal Tire is the exclusive retailer of Nokian tires in Canada?
Our sport’s partnership with Kal Tire is a great fit. Kal is a born & bred BC company (started in Vernon in 1953), is very community minded, has stores in almost every club location, and as we know, cross country skiers put on more miles in harsher winter driving conditions than most. Please join us in thanking Kal Tire for supporting our growing “sport for life”!
THANK YOU everyone as we gear up for another exciting season. In the face of declining sport and physical activity in Canada, cross country skiing in BC is bucking the trend!
🍂❄️ The seasons are about to switch — winter is coming fast! ❄️🍂
Starting in January 2026, we will be offering group lessons for all ability levels in both Classic and Skate Ski techniques.
Set yourself up for success this winter:
✔️ Learn new skills or improve your efficiency on skinny skis
✔️ Meet new people in a fun, social setting
✔️ Stay active and enjoy the outdoors all season long
Spaces are limited – mark your calendars and make this your best XC ski season yet! Registration is now open.
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.
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.
The snow is flying and it won’t be long now until our season is underway! Registration has now opened for our adult lessons and programs. In Jan/Feb 2025, we will be offering group lessons for all ability levels in both Classic and Skate Ski techniques. For a fun, social way to learn to ski or improve your technical skills, sign up for a group lesson series with one of our certified Nordic Ski instructors.
Also check out our special group skiing opportunities, including the women’s only skate distance group on Monday mornings!
Spaces are limited, so don’t delay. Sign up today!
