News

Annual General Meeting

04 Oct 2020

Bruce Wurtele

09 Nov 2020

The Annual General Meeting of the members of the KAWARTHA NORDIC SKI CLUB, INCORPORATED will be held on Monday November 9, 2020 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. In addition to the electing our directors and receiving the annual and financial report, come on out to hear about the modifications to our programs and services this year.

Nominations for Directors may be made in writing and filed with the Secretary seven (7) days prior to the Annual General Meeting. All members in good standing, 16 years or over, are eligible to vote. Nominations may be sent to Kawartha Nordic Ski Club Inc., PO Box 1371, Peterborough ON, K9J 7H6 or membership@kawarthanordic.ca.

Location: Virtual (details to be emailed to eligible members)
Date: Monday, November 9, 2020
Time: 7:00pm

Membership and youth program registration will open soon! Opens Oct 31 at 7am

We are busy preparing our Covid-19 plan and need a little more time beyond our normal Oct 1 registration opening date to ensure safe and fun programs this winter. Follow Facebook, Twitter, or our website for details of online registration. Past members will also receive an email with all of the details you need to know to get signed up for this coming ski season.

Registration is completed online using our partner Zone4. Follow the links on the membership or youth programs pages. 

KN is Hiring

17 Aug 2020

Todd Harris

Kawartha Nordic is looking for candidates to fulfill the following roles for the 2020-2021 ski season. 

Details on the positions and information on how to apply can be found in the following job notices:

Cross Country Ski Sale

11 Mar 2020

Wendi Reid

11 Mar 2020 … 20 Mar 2020

The end of season sale of the rental equipment at Kawartha Nordic ended when the trails closed in March. There is some equipment that was not sold that will be available at the Wild Rock Outfitters ski swap in the fall 2020. For more information please visit the Wild Rock Outfitters website.

Tapping At The Sugar Shack

06 Mar 2020

Bruce Wurtele

07 Mar 2020

On Saturday March 7th 2020, 2:00pm Kawartha Nordic will be presenting the Fine Art of making Maple Syrup. This fun event will include:

  • Tapping Sugar Maple Trees
  • Tasting sap right from the tree
  • Boiling Sap
  • Sampling Maple Taffy in the snow
  • Having fun Outside

You can reach the Sugar Shack by either Snowshoes or Skis and a fire will be going outside under the sap pots and in the Sugar Shack as well.

Everyone is invited!

Family snowshoe

26 Feb 2020

Bruce Wurtele

07 Mar 2020

On March 7 at 1:30pm, come on a discovery hike with Camp Kawartha's own Jacob Rodenburg along the 1 km. snowshoe trail to the sweet Sugar Shack. Jacob has been teaching outdoor education for 30 years and has received many awards for his work. He is passionate about exploring nature! Enjoy a few game activities with Jacob, and a guided hike to look for tracks, animals and hidden marvels. 

When we get to the Sugar Shack you can enjoy some real maple syrup poured on snow to make candy. Watch the birds and return at your own pace! 

Best suited for ages 7 and up. There is no charge for this event however a snowshoe pass or membership is required to attend. Drop into the rental shop to pick up your passes and snowshoe rentals.

Bennett Group Ski

14 Feb 2020

Bruce Wurtele

29 Feb 2020

Have you always been curious about the fabled Bennett Cabin?

Would you like to make your first trip there with a larger group who know the way?

Perhaps you've been many times but would like to know that others appreciate this part of the Kawartha Nordic experience?

Join us on Saturday, February 29th for a group ski to the Bennett Cabin.  A hot lunch and drinks will be provided at the cabin, so all you have to bring are your classic skis and personal gear.

Meet us at the main parking lot at 9:00 a.m. or at the Bennett trailhead at the top of Trillium at 9:45 a.m. and be prepared for an all-day ski (20km round trip).

Double Double

03 Feb 2020

Bruce Wurtele

01 Mar 2020

This year's Double Double is on Sunday, March 1 (or Medium Regular or whatever you make it). Come on out!

Be sure to sign-up when you arrive in the lower level of the Woodfine chalet (no cost)

Double Double