71 Results for author: Kanata Nordic

Volunteer to help at the Kanata Nordic Pretzel Sprint Race

The 2016 Kanata Nordic Pretzel Sprint Race is scheduled for Sunday January 17 2016. There are many jobs and tasks for which we need Volunteers in order to make this event a success. We need volunteers for Race Day and Pre Race Day roles and tasks. There are a range of opportunities for outdoors and indoors and roles that require no racing experience. ... More

Parking for Saturday Lessons

WCParks has created a Third parking area for KN members to use on saturday afternoons, so that the original main parking area can be used by WCP staff and riders only. Bunnies should use the THIRD parking entrance (second on the left), so that they have the shortest walk to the protected bunny area. All other skiers can use the first 2 parking areas ( ... More

Pilot Project with Mush Larose to introduce skijoring to the KN trails

On Wednesday evenings, starting January 6, Kanata Nordic and the Mush Larose dogsled club are kicking off a pilot project to introduce skijoring to the Kanata Nordic trails. Skijoring is a sport that combines cross-country skiing with dogsledding. A team of 1 or 2 dogs is harnessed to a skier. A small group of Mush Larose members have joined Kanata ... More

Current Trail Conditions

Trails are groomed 3 times per week by volunteer groomers. Tracksetting occurs after each significant snowfall and just prior to Saturday lessons (usually January through March). Trail conditions will vary depending on snowfall and snow conditions. More

Plan your ski outing on our new trails!

The snow dances worked and winter has finally arrived in the capital. The trails have been groomed (thanks to our dedicated volunteer groomers) and we are excited to begin our first official ski season at WCParks with a growing trail network groomed for classic skiing, skate skiing and snowshoeing. Plan your ski outing: Get your trail pass Members ... More

December 20 – Waiting for Snow

Currently all of our trails are closed for skiing due to no snow coverage. We look forward to more snow soon! More

Volunteer Opportunity: Canadian Eastern Championships

Get ready for one of the best x-c skiing events of the year in Canada! The up-coming Canadian Eastern Championships  (Feb 5-7, 2016)  are again being organized with the collaboration of all ski clubs in this region:  Chelsea Nordiq, Kanata Nordic, Nakkertok, Skinouk, and XC Chelsea Masters.  More than 600 athletes and 300 spectators from every ... More

Volunteer Opportunity: Jackrabbit Coordinator(s)

We are looking for one or two volunteers to take a leadership role for our Jackrabbit Learn to Ski program. This role is an executive position to plan and oversee the Jackrabbit programs. The tasks related to this position are primarily administrative in nature and therefore you only need a passion for encouraging being active through skiing not be a ... More

Fresh Air Experience: Nordic Ski Club Week 2015

Once-a-year Savings on skis, poles, bindings & boots Visit Fresh Air Experience Monday, November 9 to Sunday, November 15, 2015 to see all the latest gear and Kanata Nordic members receive 20% OFF any purchases of regular priced skis, boots, bindings and poles. Service & experience guaranteed! Large selection of: Salomon, Madshus, Fischer, ... More

Volunteer Opportunity: Fall Trail Days

We are busy preparing and developing our trails for the upcoming season & we need your help. Come help us prepare our new ski site at Wesley Clover Parks, get some fresh air, exercise and meet up with your ski friends! December 6 Trails Day Information  Focus for Trails Day 3: Continued trail work at 411, signage and equipment maintenance Team ... More

Volunteer Opportunity: Bunnyrabbit & Jackrabbit Leaders

We are looking for leaders and assistant leaders for our Bunnyrabbit and Jackrabbit programs. This is a great opportunity to develop your skiing and help younger skiers learn to ski by becoming a trained coach and volunteering to be a leader. For those who volunteer to be leaders or assistants for our ski programs and take the Introduction to Community ... More