Enjoy these Kawartha Nature Notes to increase your awareness of the natural heritage features of the area traversed by the Kawartha Nordic Ski Club trails. Thanks to club member Mike McMurtry for this informative and interesting piece. Also posted in the cabins for your reading pleasure.

Youth Programs including Bunnyrabbits, Jackrabbits, Jack Attack, and Track Attack will be held 1–3pm on Saturdays from Jan 4 to Feb 22. Please check your email for more details from the Youth Program Coordinator. 

For more information check out our programs online or take a look at our Youth Program Handbook

Kawartha Nordic is excited to be hosting our skiathlon race on Sunday 2-Feb-2020 starting at 10am. A much longer and more storied, but informal version of the skiathlon has been a staple event at Kawartha Nordic for many years.

This event is meant to be a fun introductory race experience, for skiers of all ages and abilities. Registration Now Open!

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Join us on Friday, February 21 at 7 pm for an evening ski and coffee house at the Woodfine Chalet.

It will not be a full moon, so you will need headlamps! Skiers can leave at any time after dusk but we plan to have some guided ski times every half hour starting at 5:30pm.

The coffee house starts at 7pm and will feature several acts including a classical quartet, folk singers, a ukulele choir and rock duet! Some of the big names include the Classical Chicks, Southside, Mathew Macleod and High Fluoro!

Bring your own snacks and beverages!

The rental shop will be open for this event if you need to rent skis or snowshoes! You will also need to buy a night pass if you are not a member.

The Kawartha Nordic Strategic Plan 2020-2025 was approved at the November 11, 2019 Annual General Meeting. The plan sets out the vision, mission and values for Kawartha Nordic and presents an overarching goal to grow engagement by 20% and invest in creating high quality experiences for our community.

Vision: A thriving, inclusive community, inspiring a love of cross-country skiing and being active outdoors

Mission: Kawartha Nordic is a community whose mission is to provide high-quality trails, facilities and programming to support and develop cross-country skiers of all ages and abilities, as they experience the joy of winter in the Kawarthas

The strategic plan includes strategies and tactics organized around 4 pillars: High-value experiences, Sustainable revenue, Optimal operational capacity, and Loyal and engaged community.

Read up on the strategic plan and think about how you can get involved to help implement this ambitious plan.

Nordic Night Nov 18: Drop by Wild Rock from 7-9pm on Monday evening to learn more about Kawartha Nordic Ski club and Peterborough Nordic. It's a great opportunity for skiers to socialize, talk about plans for the season and generally get excited about the season ahead! Staff from WR and Salomon will be on hand and will be offering promotional pricing to get everyone and their kids geared up for the season! Food and drinks provided. Event Details...

Join us for our next Trail Work day on Saturday, November 16 at 12pm. We'll be out on the trails getting them ready for winter. If you arrive later please check the chalk board at the Woodfine Chalet for instructions. Bring gloves, water, lunch and loppers if you have them. RSVP to membership@kawarthanordic.ca if you're coming out. Thanks!

Wild Rock Outfitters is holding their annual ski swap on November 16 at 10am in the back parking lot. For more details visit their website

Note that items for sale are to be dropped off November 11-15.