Kelly

The snow has transitioned to a groomed granular. It will be faster in the morning but with a good edge. We were pleasantly surprised by the trails yesterday afternoon, although the morning will be better we expect the skiing to hold up really well and just get slower as it gets warmer. Liquids will be key. Make sure you are glide waxing, liquid waxing and using Easy glide to help your skis move. Chanse is out in the Husky tilling things up for us.

I was able to get out for a ski yesterday afternoon and had a great all be it slow ski. You won’t be stealing any crowns, making new PB’s or breaking any land speed records but it is an excellent way to get outside. I came across my friend Karen out on the trails and she made the great point of “it’s the best way to get outside and in nature without dealing water”. Sounds like taking a walk in town is kinda a mess right now!

I will say doing a early night ski might be in your best interests. Trying to catch it before the sun goes fully down and the temperatures start to drop will make it a more enjoyable ski.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

We are getting just a little taste of spring this week and today is the peak of the warm weather. If you can try and get out for a ski as early as possible that will be the best time to ski. It will warm up quite a bit making it quite soft and slow this afternoon. I think we will see the biggest transition around 1030 or 11.

Waxing for the conditions, using liquids and Easy Glide will make a huge difference today. We want to be gliding on the snow not just sliding.

Chanse has groomed with the Husky. He started out with the snowmobile and Ginzue but wasn’t quite doing the trick so he switched.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

We aren’t really sure what to call todays snow type. It’s not powder but its not granular….so we are going to stick with machine groomed butter. It is very smooth which should make for some fast skiing. Our skate skiers are on a winning streak with skate being the technique of choice. At least for the morning, as it starts to warm up it will get softer. If you can mange to ski in the morning conditions will be a little better, although still quite good in the afternoon just a little more Spring like. Higher winds today so we may see some drifting on Back Red, Woolner and Teal’s Tango.

Get Active Club for skiing and snowshoeing today at 2pm. I will be skate skiing if anyone cares to join.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

It’s the moment all the skate skiers have been waiting for…..it’s a skate day! The skate skiers will be just itching to get out. It is a fantastic day for both classic and skate. Just a light dusting last night that Chanse has groomed into the base with the Husky. The sun might peak out for us and there is little to no wind predicted for today. Do not miss out on the ski today!

Last weekend for the Feel the love sale  Big sales on clothing and ski equipment until February 23. Newly added items to our Snow Squall Sale to give you 33%, 40% and 50% off select clothing. Take 25% off a number of ski equipment models as well. Big discounts with the same terrific ski fitting service!

Please take a minute to refresh your memory on the Highlands Nordic Trail Etiquette.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

Looks like a stellar day on snow today. The base has finally had a chance to settle since the new snow so skate will be much more doable today. A warm wind coming our way so you will see some drifting on the Back Red, Woolner and Teal’s Tango. Chanse has regroomed everything with the Husky.

Last weekend for the Feel the love sale  Big sales on clothing and ski equipment until February 23. Newly added items to our Snow Squall Sale to give you 33%, 40% and 50% off select clothing. Take 25% off a number of ski equipment models as well. Big discounts with the same terrific ski fitting service!

Please take a minute to refresh your memory on the Highlands Nordic Trail Etiquette.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keet it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22: Family Winter Adventure Day! A day of fun for the whole family. Participate in shelter building and learning how to make a fire. We will teach you how to read a map and explore the trails on snowshoes. Join in on a beginner cross country ski lesson and go for a ski after! Don’t need the lesson, go have fun on the trails!

Cost: $35 per person or $115 per family. Lunch and snack included! (up to 4 people, 1 adult required, maximum of 2 adults).
*Rentals available at a discount

Click here to register.

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

Another 11cm of fresh snow. Thank goodness too because it was starting to get a little thin out there in case you hadn’t noticed😋

Chanse has regroomed with the Husky. Still on the soft side but it is shaping up to being a really nice day. Chanse ended up triple tilling everything yesterday to try and widen the trail up again as it was starting to feel a little narrow.

Come out for night skiing tonight! Looks like a nice evening ahead, bring your headlamp.

Feel the love sale is back Big sales on clothing and ski equipment on now until February 23. Newly added items to our Snow Squall Sale to give you 33%, 40% and 50% off select clothing. Take 25% off a number of ski equipment models as well. Big discounts with the same terrific ski fitting service!

Please take a minute to refresh your memory on the Highlands Nordic Trail Etiquette.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keet it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22: Family Winter Adventure Day! A day of fun for the whole family. Participate in shelter building and learning how to make a fire. We will teach you how to read a map and explore the trails on snowshoes. Join in on a beginner cross country ski lesson and go for a ski after! Don’t need the lesson, go have fun on the trails!

Cost: $35 per person or $115 per family. Lunch and snack included! (up to 4 people, 1 adult required, maximum of 2 adults).
*Rentals available at a discount

Click here to register.

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

We have the makings of a fantastic ski day ahead of us! Just a couple centimetres of fresh snow to add to the base. It is still on the soft side but it is starting to firm up a little. Conditions are in excellent shape. Chanse has regroomed everything with the Husky.

Feel the love sale is back Big sales on clothing and ski equipment on now until February 23. Newly added items to our Snow Squall Sale to give you 33%, 40% and 50% off select clothing. Take 25% off a number of ski equipment models as well. Big discounts with the same terrific ski fitting service!

Please take a minute to refresh your memory on the Highlands Nordic Trail Etiquette.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keet it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22: Family Winter Adventure Day! A day of fun for the whole family. Participate in shelter building and learning how to make a fire. We will teach you how to read a map and explore the trails on snowshoes. Join in on a beginner cross country ski lesson and go for a ski after! Don’t need the lesson, go have fun on the trails!

Cost: $35 per person or $115 per family. Lunch and snack included! (up to 4 people, 1 adult required, maximum of 2 adults).
*Rentals available at a discount

Click here to register.

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

Well we did it folks….we cracked 600cm of snow fall this season 🤯 I encourage you to take a look at some of the big ski resorts out west to really help put that number in perspective. This is a lot of snow!

Chanse has groomed everything with the Husky. It will continue to be soft and classic will be the technique of choice today. It on the cooler side today but with little no wind it will be a fantastic day on the trails. And that continues into night skiing. Below are some suggestions for dressing in the cold. You may surprise yourself and enjoy being on the trails at these temps.

Feel the love sale is back Big sales on clothing and ski equipment on now until February 23. Newly added items to our Snow Squall Sale to give you 33%, 40% and 50% off select clothing. Take 25% off a number of ski equipment models as well. Big discounts with the same terrific ski fitting service!

Please take a minute to refresh your memory on the Highlands Nordic Trail Etiquette.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keet it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22: Family Winter Adventure Day! A day of fun for the whole family. Participate in shelter building and learning how to make a fire. We will teach you how to read a map and explore the trails on snowshoes. Join in on a beginner cross country ski lesson and go for a ski after! Don’t need the lesson, go have fun on the trails!

Cost: $35 per person or $115 per family. Lunch and snack included! (up to 4 people, 1 adult required, maximum of 2 adults).
*Rentals available at a discount

Click here to register.

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

8AM update: Our internet is currently down which means no credit card machine! Please bring cash for payment today.

It’s a day that ends in Y so of course we got more snow. Another 14cm of snow since yesterday. Chanse is out grooming in the Husky to reset everything. It will still be soft and likely get a bit snow covered. Stick to trails in the trees to avoid drifting, including spots like Back Red, Woolner and Teal’s Tango. It’s a snow day so maybe once the roads clear come out for a ski with the kiddos!

Feel the love sale is back Big sales on clothing and ski equipment on now until February 23. Newly added items to our Snow Squall Sale to give you 33%, 40% and 50% off select clothing. Take 25% off a number of ski equipment models as well. Big discounts with the same terrific ski fitting service!

Please take a minute to refresh your memory on the Highlands Nordic Trail Etiquette.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keet it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22: Family Winter Adventure Day! A day of fun for the whole family. Participate in shelter building and learning how to make a fire. We will teach you how to read a map and explore the trails on snowshoes. Join in on a beginner cross country ski lesson and go for a ski after! Don’t need the lesson, go have fun on the trails!

Cost: $35 per person or $115 per family. Lunch and snack included! (up to 4 people, 1 adult required, maximum of 2 adults).
*Rentals available at a discount

Click here to register.

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.

Chanse is out grooming away in the Husky. Conditions will be soft today with all the new fresh snow. Classic skiing is the technique of choice today. You will find things snow-covered and drifted in some spots. Back Red, Woolner and Teal’s Tango are your biggest culprits. It will take a few days for the trails to firm up. Maybe take this opportunity to demo skins if you havent tried them before. We have a selection of Fischer Superlites and Salomon RC10. The Snow Squall warning continues so take care on the roads. Have a happy Family Day!

One fun addition we just added to the Conditions Page is our total snow fall this season. We have been keeping track but hadn’t added it up. I knew it was going to be a lot but boy that is a big number! Someone suggested we put this into perspective a bit.

• I am 163cm tall, which means that the snow fall we have seen this year is over 3 Kellys!
• Teal is 64cm tall from her front paws to the top of her head. The snowfall we have seen this season is over 8 Teals!
• The tallest skate ski in the ProShop is 192cm. That is 2.79 skate skis!

Feel the love sale is back Big sales on clothing and ski equipment on now until February 23. Newly added items to our Snow Squall Sale to give you 33%, 40% and 50% off select clothing. Take 25% off a number of ski equipment models as well. Big discounts with the same terrific ski fitting service!

Please take a minute to refresh your memory on the Highlands Nordic Trail Etiquette.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keet it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

UPCOMING EVENTS

February 22: Family Winter Adventure Day! A day of fun for the whole family. Participate in shelter building and learning how to make a fire. We will teach you how to read a map and explore the trails on snowshoes. Join in on a beginner cross country ski lesson and go for a ski after! Don’t need the lesson, go have fun on the trails!

Cost: $35 per person or $115 per family. Lunch and snack included! (up to 4 people, 1 adult required, maximum of 2 adults).
*Rentals available at a discount

Click here to register.

March 2: See the sunrise from a different perspective…on skis! Sunrise is at 6:44, building doors will open at 6:15. Get out the door to see the sunrise at your favourite spot on the trails. When you are done your ski come in for a warm up with a drink and some homemade cinnamon buns

GET ACTIVE CLUB

Looking for some company on the trails or need help learning the trail system to navigate on your own? Whatever your reason you can meet us Monday’s at 2PM for Get Active Ski Club and we can hit the trails together! Skate, classic, fast or slow we make it workEveryone is welcome to join us.

A long time Season’t Pass holder and friend has offered to Get Active SNOWSHOE Club Monday’s at 2PMas well! Join Angie on a snowshoe this week.

NIGHT SKIING

Wednesday and Friday’s we will be open until 8. Since conditions can be variable we will make a call each Wednesday and Friday morning if we feel it is safe to go ahead with Night Skiing. Best practice will be to check before you come out to ensure there hasn’t been a change through the day. We haven’t been getting a lot of sunshine lately so bring your headlamp to ensure you have light coverage on your ski.

FACILITY HOURS

Regular Trail Hours are between 8:30 and 4:30. Please come off the trails by 4:30 so the building can close at 5. Staff will wait to ensure all vehicles have left the property safely. Cafe is open Wednesday to Sunday; 10 to 3.