Come and see what WNSC is all about and meet some local, like minded winter enthusiasts! Everyone is welcome this coming Sunday, November 17th at the Steve Cooper (main) lodge. The Fall General Meeting will run from 12 noon - 1:00pm. This will be followed by Season Opener activities from 1:00pm - 3:00pm including a wax demo, Trailforks App info session, kids games, a guided snowshoe trek, and opportunity to provide feedback on the future direction of the Club. BMFF tickets and memberships (cash or cheque) will also be available. Full details here

Thanks to the Nov 9th-10th heavy snowfall, our trusty groomers were able to pack and lay a 5km classic track in the Forest trails, also on Poplar, and the Competition trails south of the lodge. Despite the initial snow volume, conditions are still considered early season and will be vulnerable to changes in temperature. Stay tuned to our website and social media for official opening dates for the lodge, rentals and trail lights. They are all all weather condition dependant. Because we know that your recreation time is precious, we endeavour to keep you well informed on our trail grooming status seven days a week! Once we get a report from our grooming team, we post it simultaneously on our website and Facebook page so you know what to expect before you drive out. Or you can take a chance and check the grooming board just inside the main lodge front door.

Yes, 2019-2020 memberships are now on sale via Zone 4 - save 10% until November 30th. You can also register for Jackrabbits, Biathlon Bears (both kids programs) and Chicks on Sticks at the same time! Hurry - it's going to be an epic snow year!

Tickets are now on sale for the 22nd edition of the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour for Sat Jan 11, Sun Jan 12th and Mon Jan 13th, 2020 at the Douglas J Cardinal Theatre (GPRC). Come to one night, double up, or go to all three! Each night has a unique selection of hand picked films from genres such as mountain sports, mountain biking, paddling, running, culture and environment. Tickets make a great Christmas gift for family, friends and work colleagues! Hurry - all nights will sell out!

Thanks to volunteer Trails Director, Matt Wild's "passion project", we now have brand new signs and a map of the north multi use trail (south version to follow shortly!). Our multi use trails were established during Winter 2018/2019 on a pilot basis for snowshoers, back country skiers and fat bikes seeking to access our fabulous trail network. And pet owners will be happy to hear that they can bring Fido on the NORTH multi use trails while you are snowshoeing, back county skiing or fat biking (sorry no walking). As always, we ask that multi use trail users yield to skiers when crossing dedicated ski trails and try to avoid damaging the XC track set where possible. Thanks in advance for you for your cooperation. Feedback welcome from all trail users.

Bookmark this page to keep tabs on what is happening at your club - be it recreational programs or volunteer opportunities. Club hosted events are tagged in blue or pink while provincial nordic events will be highlighted in other colours. Once start dates are confirmed we will add in our other programs such as Jackrabbits, Chicks on Sticks, Tanks on Planks, etc.

Will be back on Mondays & Thursdays @ 7:15pm sharp as soon as we have enough snow. Rentals are available (must come early) and all fitness levels welcome, though you should be able to ski 3km at a gentle pace. Complete beginners are encouraged to book an adult lesson before attending Chicks. Ladies interested, but not already on the Chicks emailing list can register here to be kept in the loop for the start date. Or come to our Season Opener Sun Nov 17th (1:00-3:00pm) and speak with one of the Chicks group leaders!

Being an equal opportunity kinda club, it's only fair that the guys have a way to get out on the trails mid week! Join "Tanks" Leader Darryl on Wednesday nights from 7:00 - 9:00pm starting at the main lodge. Begins Thursday, Nov 20th. Classic or skate technique welcome. Drop in when you can - no fee outside of Membership. See you there!

Our very popular Bunnyrabbits (4-6 yrs) and Jackrabbits (6-9 yrs) programs are now open for the 2019/2020 winter session on Zone 4. And if you purchase your child's membership (along with yours) before November 30th you will save 10% on it! Kids ski rentals are available for the season and can be picked up at the Season Opener on Nov 17th if you register in advance of this date. Hurry - we have limited capacity for your lil rabbits! Program details here

Here's something for the "big kids" out there looking to refine their XC skills and get back into the sport, or even try it for the first time! Adult lessons are a great way to build confidence and enjoy your time on the trails even more. Once dates are finalized they will be posted on our Facebook page and Adult Lessons page of our website.

Retired? Stay at home parent? Shift worker? As soon as the lodge officially opens, we will be offering an informal drop in guided ski / snowshoe group outing on Tuesday afternoons leaving at 1:15pm (come 1:00pm or earlier to get outfitted in rental gear). No charge for WNSC members! And a great way to meet like minded outdoor enthusiasts! Stay tuned to our Facebook page or Upcoming Events page on website.

Did you know that WNSC hosts its own fun race series that is open to ALL abilities! Whether you're a current ski racer, a former racer, Masters athlete, someone seeking a challenge, or a weekend warrior with a need for speed (!!) - everyone is welcome to participate in one or all of our monthly Wapiti Challenge Race Series. See Upcoming Events page for full details.

Volunteers are the heart of Wapiti Nordic. Since the Fall, volunteers have organized trail races, put up trail signs, cleared brush, worked at the ski swap, groomed trails, cleared fallen trees, watched films at the BMFF, cleared snowshoe trail, developed a calendar of winter activities, monitored Zone 4, maintained equipment, answered questions on Facebook and our website and many other jobs including closing the lodge at night. There is an effort to keep annual membership costs low due to the volunteer spirit of the members. We appreciate all the efforts! And - we want to remind you of two major activities that are coming up. The Biathlon Team is hosting a Calforex Cup January 25 - 26th. It’s a great opportunity to watch some exciting racing and to help the club. Casinos are a huge fundraiser for the club and we generally are on the rotation every 3 years. We have a casino this year January 1 and 2nd. Please consider volunteering for either fundraiser. Email us if interested. 

The Race Team is 24 strong this season and still have 3 spots open for any athletes aged 8-11, looking to try racing in Cross Country Skiing. The new snow is greatly welcomed and the team are ready to go and fit as fiddles! Races begin in December in Canmore with tryouts for the Arctic Winter Games already starting. A few athletes have been down to Canmore and Lake Louise area, to take in the skiing in the Rockies - bliss! Hinton has good snow already if you’re looking for a place to ski. We may see you there!! - Coach Claire. Thinking of joining the race team - check out our web page

Missed the Nov 2nd ski swap but still want to offload some gear or pick up some previously owned equipment? Check out our Buy & Sell page periodically for updated items or to post your items for sale.

If you see something - jump on it fast! Just like Costco it may not be there when you go back!!

We now have an e-newsletter archive section on our website if you ever missed an edition or need to check back on something. Plus we have tidied up the Minutes & Agenda page to make it more user friendly. We would love to hear if you have any other suggestions for our website or e-newsletter.

In October we asked "What is the main reason that you are a Member at Wapiti Nordic?" Results were: 25% = Great value for money; 25% =Guaranteed groomed trails; 16% = Variety of terrain; 16% = Other; 7% = Programs & Lessons; 5% = Lit trails; 5% = Family; 1% = Heated Lodge. Check out this month's question here > Thanks in advance!