Kawartha Nordic is Turning 50!

We know, we don't look a day over 39!! We’re throwing an in-person 50th Anniversary Celebration, and you're invited! It’s going to be an unforgettable evening filled with community memories, great food, great music (did someone say dancing...?) and a silent auction.

 50 Years of Tracks & Memories:

To honour five decades of winter community, snowy trails, and shared hot chocolates, we are pulling together a special look back at our history—and we need your help to tell the story.

We are gathering two things to bring our history to life for the big night:

•  Your Vintage & Favourite Photos: Dig into those photo albums and scour your hard drives! We're looking for photos of skiing, racing, volunteering, chalet builds, or just enjoying the trails from any era over the last 50 years.
• Your Stories, Memories & Wishes: What does Kawartha Nordic mean to you? We want to collect your favourite past memories, funny trail anecdotes, or even your thoughts and wishes for the club’s next 50 years.

How we will use them: We plan to weave these beautiful memories and photos into a slideshow presentation and commemorative book for everyone to browse on the night of the anniversary party. 

Ready to share? Click the link below to upload your digital photos and type out your favourite memories.

  Share Your Photos & Stories Here

Got physical photos that need scanning, or prefer to write your story down on paper? Send us an email and we’ll help you get them included!

 Kawartha Nordic Ski Patrol is Recruiting!

If you love spending time on the trails and giving back to our ski community, our Ski Patrol team wants to hear from you! Across the country, volunteer organizations are facing a shortage of patrol members; and as we head into our 50th season, we want to ensure our trails remain safe, welcoming and well-supported for everyone.

 Save the date. Our annual general meeting is now scheduled. 

 How You Can Help Spark Success for Kawartha Nordic's Silent Auction

On October 23, we are gathering in person for an exciting evening to celebrate Kawartha Nordic's 50th Anniversarty. You don’t need to be a corporate sponsor to make a massive difference. Here are four simple ways you, your family, or your coworkers can help us build an incredible auction lineup—no stress required!

 Summer Hibernation: Off-Season Care for Your Nordic Skis

As the snow melts and we trade our tracks for trails, it’s time to put our Nordic skis away for the summer. Tossing them in the garage as-is might be tempting, but a little off-season care goes a long way in extending the life of your gear and ensuring you have a fast, smooth glide next winter!

Here is how to properly prepare your Nordic skis for their summer hibernation.

Rental Shop will be open Saturday and Sunday for trail passes and rentals. Bring a friend and get one last ski in of the season Trails will remain open as long as we continue to have snow on them. This will be the last weekend for the rental trailer. 

Sugar Moon Ski

While the Farmer’s Almanac may list it as the Worm Moon, the Anishnaabe people of the Kawartha Lakes refer to this time as Ziissbaakdoke Giizis — the “Sugar Making Moon.”

We think that name feels especially fitting. We also think you should join us for an informal evening ski as we celebrate the season under the light of the full moon. There are no scheduled activities — just an open invitation to explore the moonlit trails and experience Kawartha Nordic after dark.

We think Monday or Tuesday night will have the "fullest" moon. Bring some friends to ski with and make it a whole night ski.