... perfect XC ski conditions!! We have the snow and it's looking milder than last year - fingers crossed! We're hoping to see lots of Members and their guests out on the trails over the holidays. Keep an eye on our trail conditions web page for grooming updates. Enjoy the great outdoors whenever you can!

While our trails are available to Members and day pass holders 24/7, the lodge will operate on modified hours during the holiday season - full details here. Post-ski hot chocolate is back and the fire is usually roaring. Equipment rental hours are also on a special holiday schedule. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

The perfect last minute Christmas gift or stocking stuffer! Three different multi film programs running Fri 13th, Sat 14th and Sun 15th January 2023 at Northwestern Polytechnic. All proceeds to Wapiti Nordic so lets try and make it a sell out for all three nights. Tickets and full details here. You won't be disappointed!

Are you lacking confidence on your skis or struggling with your balance or technique? A classic or skate lesson can go a long way to increasing your enjoyment of our beautiful Nordic sport. Check the options and dates including through the holiday season!

Do you know someone with customer service skills who is seeking a part time job? Our Club is looking for paid Lodge Attendants to oversee our rental room, greet visitors and close the lodge on weekends. Details here. If interested email Dallal for more information.

The Chicks ladies ski group have been out on the snow for a few evenings now! We have been keeping an eye on Environment Canada's temperature forecast - which sure seems to be up and down lately. We are happy to be getting back to our pre-COVID routine: a great ski followed by cookies and hot chocolate! If you are interested you need to ski at least 3 km comfortably and be a WNSC member. You can either pay your Chicks fee with your Wapiti Nordic membership or bring $17 to your first evening. It's great to be out on the trails again! If you want to join Chicks but need to brush up on your technique first - see the Adult Lesson info above. 

A special "Thank You" to the 30+ people who attended our Fall General Meeting on November 20th - it was great to see such a great turnout of engaged XC folks! The Club's Business Plan has received final edits and is now available on our website. Focus areas for 2023 will be shared in the New Year. Draft Meeting Minutes will be uploaded before month end.

Snowshoe, hiking and fat bike enthusiasts are reminded to please stick to the official Multi Use trails on the north side (dogs permitted) and south side (no dogs) to avoid the groomed skate and classic trails which are carefully maintained. Check out our trail maps before heading out and / or use a navigation app such as Trailforks or Avenza Maps. As always, we ask that multi use trail users yield to skiers at junctions 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.

Parents who have registered their littles in our popular Bunnyrabbits (4-6 yrs) and Jackrabbits (6-9 yrs) should have received a notification that rental skis are ready for pick up and with other program details. If you did not, please reach out via email ASAP.

Expecting a quiet day on the trails and you wondered where the kids came from? We have had the pleasure of teaching the Grade 4, 5 and 6 students from the Grande Prairie Public School District Sports Academy this month. It is a real pleasure to see the smiling faces of the students as they experience the joy of cross country skiing! 

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.