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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 snowcat groomed trails complete with double track, single track and a centre skating lane. There are also narrow 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 comfortable 1,200 sq ft lodge with washrooms, a racer's warming/waxing hut, 30 km of groomed dbl track trails, a 3.3 kilometer lit loop for night skiing, a 1.0 km lit sprint loop and 5.0 km of single track trails. The facility also has some trails specifically constructed to be Paralympic skiing friendly.
Get a Printable, Downloadable Map of the Nordic Center location and how to get there by clicking HERE.
Snowcat Grooming during January 2012 is scheduled for Monday and Wednesday mornings and Friday nights plus after significant snowfalls.
Night skiing is every night during the season from dusk until 10:00 PM.
Summer/Fall, 2012 - Outdoor enthusiasts are welcome in the nordic center and it's free. However, should you wish to make a donation, it will be gratefully accepted.
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.
CURRENT HIGHLIGHTS
Lockers 4 Rent
Please remember for next season that the Nordic Club has 18 ski lockers for rent in the waxing Hut. The lockers have been modified to suit Cross-Country skis and equipment and are secured to the building. Renters must provide their own lock and look after their own insurance. Rent for next season will be very reasonable and may be anounced at the AGM. To rent contact Derm Kennedy at 250-427-1721 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Rent the Lodge
Need a nice place that will accommodate up to 50 people c/w kitchen, lounging area and banquet tables. Good for a pot luck, meetings or socials! Rent the Nordic Lodge. Rental rates are: $160/full day or $100/evening. One stipulation is that you must clean up and remove your garbage. For more information phone Derm at 427-1721 or e-mail using the Contact Us on this website.
Membership Fees
The 2011/12 Club budget and membership fees details are available here for viewing. Go to Newsletters in the navigation bar to obtain a copy of the Summer 2011 Newsletter. Watch here for information regarding next season's rates and policies.
Jackrabbit Program
This program, also now called the Skills Development Program, is geared to children aged 4-12 years old. The 2011-2012 season has ended, but was very successful. We had plenty of skis and poles to rent to the kids, which was a bonus for parents that don't want to buy new equipment every year, or they want to try it out with their kids before committing to a full purchase. We hope that this will encourage more kids to join next year. Please see our link for further details and how to register. For a taste of the fun the kids have in this program, check out these YouTube links about our end-of-season events from this last year, as well as the year before.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h20pcN4-WNE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dxl3lwMpKmo
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Nordic Equipment Rental & Sales
Rocky's Ski & Snowboard Kimberley's Premier Winter Outfitters is the Nordic "GO TO" place. Rocky's has a great selection of Fisher and Rossignol X-C equipment and have an excellent stock of X-C clothing and accessories. This season Rocky's will provide KNC members with a discount on any X-C related purchases or rentals. For early season Rocky's is maintaining rental rates the same as last season. Again you can buy your Nordic Club membership at Rocky's for the 2011/12 season. To visit Rocky's click HERE. To get a download of Rocky's 2011/12 XC rental rates click HERE.
Gerick Sports in Cranbrook has a selection of Classic and Skate equipment and accessories including high end gear. To visit Gerick's click HERE.
Togs & Toys in Kimberley and Fun Hogz in Cranbrook sell new and experienced nordic equipment as well as provide consignment service. Check them out before you open your cheque book. Also in Cranbrook, High Country Outdoor Gear & Clothing sell useful XC accessories like headgear, gloves and great clothes..
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