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Kimberley Nordic Club
Recreational Cross Country Skiing was conducted for several decades on the mining exploration trails at the base of North Star Mountain before the initial nordic trail (Centennial) was constructed. Over the years the trail system was expanded such that now The Kimberley Nordic network is a first class facility consisting of a variety of groomed trails complete with double track, single track and a centre skating lane. There are also narrow ungroomed single track trails to accommodate the more adventuresome bushwhacker. These trails, set and not, are of varying degrees of difficulty and length to accomodate all levels of nordic skiers. The modern facility includes a 3.3 kilometer lit loop for night skiing.
The Nordic Centre also provides easy access for touring and snowshoeing in the adjacent Kimberley Nature Park or onto well used trails in the surrounding crown forest lands. Click on popular backcountry trails for more detailed information. If you are a pure backcountry aficionado click on Bates Photo to view what the area has to offer.
Grooming during the regular season is scheduled for Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights plus after significant snowfalls.
Night skiing is every night during the season from dusk until 10:00 PM.
Summer, 2010 - Hikers and bikers are welcome in the nordic center and it's free. However, should you wish to make a donation, it will be gratefully accepted.
CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS
Kimberley Nordic Newsletter
Bill Green has just published the end of season KNC Newsletter. It is full of good news regarding the Club, Nordic Racers, New Hut, Jackrabbit Program and interesting statistics. Click here and read all about it.
New Hut News
Tenders closed June 30th and presently the City of Kimberley and Club are in discussions with contractors. Stay tuned here for more news.
Masters Program Coming to KNC
Exciting times!!This coming season the Kimberley Nordic Club is offering a Masters Skiers program for all those adults that want to: be more cross country knowledgeable, improve their technique, get more from their X-C activities and enjoy a little competition. For more detailed information go to Recent News, Masters Skiers Program 2010/11.
Nordic Equipment Rental & Sales
Please remember to prepare your skis for summer storage. A good layer of glide wax ironed on and not scraped will keep your X-C skis well sealed until next season. If you want them done by others:
In the Platzl, Rocky's Ride and Glide are knowledgeable folk, who will summerize your classic or skate skis. This fall you will be able to buy your membership at Rocky's for the 2010/11 season. Rocky says he'll provide more selection and service options for us nordic folks next season. Stay tuned.
Gerick Sports in Cranbrook has a good selection of Classic and Skate equipment and accessories including high end gear for the better skiers. Also in Cranbrrok, High Country Outdoor Gear & Clothing sell useful X-C accessories.
Fun Hogz in Cranbrook sells new and experienced nordic equipment as well as provides consignment service. Many good deals have originated there. Check them out before you open your cheque book.
