Bunnyrabbit & Jackrabbit

JR4 Group shares ‘What they like about the JR4 Program’

During the Hot Chocolate break at Lesson 2,  we asked the skiers in Michael's JR 4 group:  What do you like about the Jackrabbit (JR) Level 4 program at Kanata Nordic?. Here are some of the children's responses: I liked skiing through the trails even though it was a bit rainy today We get to learn to Classic ski and Skate ski We get unlimited Hot Chocolate and marshmallows (Note to Readers: not quite unlimited. The kids are served 6-8 ounces of Hot Chocolate and they may have more ... 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 ( all parking areas now marked), and avoid parking in the main stable parking area. Please park in a way that is conscious of letting ... More

Tips to get the most out of your lessons

Those two hours with Kanata Nordic on Saturday afternoons can make or break how you and your children feel about xc skiing and whether or not it will spur everyone on to being ‘active for life’, as our Club strives to achieve. Here are a few tips for making those lesson times a success. 1.  Be well‐prepared beforehand: label ski equipment (many kids have the exact same gear), pack a healthy snack, and do a pre‐ski bathroom trip. 2. Once you have the Jackrabbit ‘FUNdamentals’ ... More