This is the last week-end to sign up for programs before the fees increase on Dec. 10! If the program you want is full, select the wait-list option and we will be in touch if we recruit more coaches and can expand the class. We will honour the early-bird fee if you join the wait-list before Monday.
Halifax Nordic needs your support this season so that we can offer consistent skiing through snow making. If all members donate just $20 each we will reach our goal! Remember how much you used to pay for a Martock season pass? - please consider investing that amount in local snow-making
The provincial team had a great weekend of skiing in Cape North, Cape Breton. The skiers skied over 50 Kms on the weekend on the trails of the South Mountain. The trail was about three feet deep so hopefully a sign that there will be lots of snow for the season. Plan to visit North Highlands Nordic and other Cape Breton xc ski trails this winter!
groomed when, depending on snow conditions. We will do our best to give updates on trail conditions on Facebook and Twitter - that can be viewed on our website too. There may also be requests to stay off trails in certain weather conditions to give the grooming a chance to set or not be ruined.
In the meantime the early winter this year is a great chance to explore other ski regions. There is a handy Facebook page for sharing info on trail conditions: NS XC skiers searching for skiable snow:
If you're out skiing, let others know what it's like where you are!
We will post these on our
Facebook Page and on our website's
News page.
Pop-up ski events
Keep an eye out for pop-up events run by Halifax Nordic Ski Club. We were able to run a few roller ski events this fall for members looking to try roller skis. As the weather gets colder and snow falls, look for pop-up ski events. We will post these on our Facebook Page and on our website's
News page.
Messages from sponsors
In the next few newsletters we will bring you news from our sponsors. Our sponsors are an important part of the club and help bring better skiing to members through their help with grooming, snow-making, running events and providing equipment or services. Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors!
Message from The Trail Shop
The Trail Shop is excited to partner for another year with Halifax Nordic Ski
Club, and even more excited to showcase our new cross country ski section with a wide selection of cross country skis and apparel, from big name brands like Salomon & Swix! Come in and talk to our trained staff about what you need or any questions you may have about cross country skiing, and remember, Halifax Nordic Ski Club members receive a 10% discount off cross country products with proof of membership - so come in and check it out today!
Did you know that The Trail Shop is the only store in HRM renting cross
country skis and gear? Whether you're new to the sport or taking the family out cross country skiing this winter, we have full ski packages available at a low daily rate of $30 (security deposit required with major credit card for all rental agreements). Come visit the new store at6112 Quinpool Rd, Halifax or call (902) 423-8736 during the next snow-fall to make sure we have your size.
The Trail Shop has everything you need for the cross country skier on your list this year! Check out our staff picks featured here with brands like Buff, Darn Tough, Smartwool, Salomon, Swix and many more! We are your one-stop shop this holiday season.
It is easy to get involved with Halifax Nordic and as a volunteer-run club with over 400 members, we are looking for more folks to help with events, lessons, fundraising for snow making, our club board as well as an occasional ask. Below are a few ways to get involved, so email us at
info@halifaxnordic if you would like to help us with our 2018/19 season.
Becoming a parent coach with Halifax Nordic is a great opportunity to support your child to have fun outdoors in the winter, develop as a skiing athlete and get to know all the other ski-parents! Cross-Country Canada in partnership with the Coaching Association of Canada, has established an easily accessible coaching development pathway with on-line training modules and super on-line resources. Find out more at: http://www.cccski.com/Programs/Coaching-Development/Parent-Coaching-101.aspx?lang=en-CA and watch a short presentation. Halifax Nordic supports its coaches with a free adult membership.
Some of our programs are full and we will have to turn away children from learning to ski unless we have more coaches. Please consider becoming a parent-coach and contact programs@halifaxnordic.ca.
Do you have some easy-to-access indoor storage space in the Halifax area that the Club could use to store program and race equipment? We would need approx. 5'x5' accessed a few times per year. Please contact
info@halifaxnordic.ca if you can help us out.
Are you a wax-tech-geek willing to share your expertise with baffled newbie skiers?
Even with the wealth of on-line how-to-wax videos, it would be very helpful to have a few local ski club members who our newer members could call-up to ask questions about waxing/equipment/etc.
If you could field an occasional call in the coming months, please email your contact info to
info@halifaxnordic.ca. We won't post your name on-line, we would just give it out when we get email queries, or in-person at the equipment rental pick-up or at the Ski Swap. Ideally if we have a bank of experts, you won't be called on too often.
2019 Membership & Program Registration
