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UPDATE: too much snow!! Stop the snow dance. We're good. Unfortuately we need to cancel tonight's moonlight ski as the roads are in poor condition and not expecting to get any better any time soon. Hope to see you in March :)
Join us for a magical evening of skiing under the waning snow moon. Enjoy a hot chocolate, fire, and s’mores followed by an open-mic coffeehouse and social in the Woodfine Chalet.
Date: Sat Feb 15th.
Guided ski starts at 7pm. Social to follow.
Free for members. Non-members need an evening trail pass.
Rental trailer will be open if anyone needs to rent equipment.
Interested in helping out or showcasing your musical talents? Sign up on iVoluteer.
The annual Kawartha Invitational high-school race is open to teams from across Ontario, plus elementary-aged athletes accompanied by their parents. The race notice, registration and results are all available on Zone4.ca
Maybe you'd like to support the club but don't have time to volunteer for events, perhaps you've got an item kicking around your house or garage that's exactly the thing that we'd need to purchase new. Maybe you'd be ok purchasing something and donating it to the club. Have a look at our list of things and either sign up for something that you can contribute or send an email and we can check it off the list. Thanks for your support.
Classic and skate ski lessons will be offered on Sundays in January and February and early March. Is it time to hone up your skills? Then join a group ski lesson this winter! Book your lesson online or contact us at (705) 931-5672 or knscinstructor@gmail.com for information on private lessons.
Focused group session on nordic downhill technique will be held on January 19th and February 23rd at 1pm (for either classic or skate skiers)
Volunteer Day: 10am-4pm (potluck to follow). We're getting close to season opening (Yah!)....but there's still a lot to do around the club and we need your help!!! The iVolunteer portal has been updated so you can sign up for a task or 2 as well as the potluck. Maybe you want to help out in the morning and then go for a hike on one of the trails in the afternoon and return for a warm and cozy chili dinner in the chalet. Hope you can be part of our awesome community.
Note: the January 4th session is cancelled due to thin snow in the stadium area where programs are held. See you on January 11th
Youth Programs including Bunnyrabbits, Jackrabbits, and Track Attack focus on skills and fun! For children from age 4 to 14, these programs are scheduled for 8 weeks in January and February 2025 on Saturdays (January 4, 11, 18, 25 and February 1, 8, 15, 22)
- Bunnyrabbits: Saturday afternoon 1-2 pm
- Jackrabbits: Saturday afternoon 1-3 pm
- Track Attack Skate: Saturday afternoon noon to 2 pm
Please note: we have shifted all programs to the afternoon to better accommodate class groups, avoid early morning cold weather, and make it easier for families with children in different programs.
The main focus of all our youth lessons is fun on the snow. Within each program we aim to address the needs of beginner and experienced skiers, sometimes in separate groups.
For more information check out our programs online.
Fall Volunteer Trail and Prep Work
Come and join us for a fall wander through the KN trails, while assisting with preperations for the upcoming ski season.
The fall work weekends include Oct 26th & 27th, Nov 2nd & 3rd & 9th & 10th. Work shifts are 9am - 12pm and 12pm-3pm, (or whenever you are available between 9am and 3pm)
- firewood cut , chopped, split and dispersed to piles
- Trails cleared of debris, deadfall, rocks and trimmed back
- Touch up paint jobs
- Trailside cabin cleaning
- Building area grass mowed
There are a few loppers, clippers and axes onsite, or bring your own if you can.
Be sure to dress for the forecasted conditions and a warm fire and hot chocolate will be available in the Woodfine Lodge.
Please sign in at the Woodfine Lodge, when you arrive (and again to sign out when you leave). There you can choose a suitable task for your volunteer time.
Thank you to all the volunteers who have come out to help in the past, and Welcome to those who join us this fall!
We love to have you as part of the Kawartha Nordic volunteer team!