Friday Update... Fabulous... Winter Wonderland...and All Fresh Groomed !
Friday Jan 18th- A spectacular sunny morning up here ! Fresh snow, fresh grooming, and snow laden trees make for heavenly conditions. Its - 6 degrees and no wind with mostly sunny skies. Angela I was asked by a Visitor from Australia if I ever get tired of the snow laden trees and the snow and I honestly answered "Never". There truly is something surreal and mystical about being out in the forest, soft snow falling and the world seemingly has fallen away. THAT is what keeps
Kootenay Cup a VERY Big Success Again This Year. Thank you to KNC and All the Volunteers. Gallery Be
Another VERY successful Kootenay Cup this year with over 300 racers participating. Lots of kids and adults skiing with big smiles on their faces. The kids always make this a fantastic event. Tons of fun... And a big thank you to all the many Kootenay Cup Volunteers, With all of the positive feedback and huge smiles from the racers, the 2019 Kimberley Kootenay Cup can only be deemed a huge success!!!! To everyone (parking crew, food crew, office crew, timing crew, stadium setu
Kootenay Cup Stadium Map for Sunday Distance Races.
The Kootenay Cup is this weekend with races both Saturday and Sunday. 200 hundred plus racers are registered to race Sprint Races on Saturday and Distance Races on Sunday. Kimberley Nordic trails are still 90% open for recreational skiers. Day-Use skiers are being asked to ski out Meadow or Spruce trails to access the rest of the recreational trails. The lodge will be very busy and so will the parking lot. Additional parking can be found on Deer Run Drive with a trail leading
Kootenay Cup Race Notice and Volunteers Needed, Jan. 12-13th.
The Kimberley Nordic Club's major event of the year is coming up fast! This race weekend attracts racers from all or the East Kootenay Valley and beyond. Last year over 200 racers put their skiing to the test here at Kimberley Nordic. The Teck Kootenay Cup Races #5 & #6 will be held on January 12th and 13th. For these races to be a success we will need a lot of volunteers. If you are available to volunteer, please sign up online: Saturday's volunteer sign up page: http://www.
Kimberley Skiers at Kootenay Cup in Fernie. Wow !
Kimberley skiers of all ages skied in the Kootenay Cup in Fernie with excellent results and lots of smiles!
KNC Masters Learn2Skate Ski Lessons
Want to learn how to skate ski? Here is your chance. 3 lessons, $50, 3 skiers already interested, need 1 more, or several more. Learn the basic techniques to make your skating easier....and how to get up those nasty hills. Thursday Jan 10, 17, & 24, 6:30 - 8:00 pm $50 plus trail pass Minimum 4, maximum 8 Contact Corrinne at stridenglide@hotmail.com
Saturday Update...Doesn't Get Much Better Than This...Heavenly.
Saturday March 5th Oops that should say January 5th... It is a stunning sunny ..ideal "spring skiing" weather day up here ! At -4 degrees , crystal clear skies and fresh grooming it couldn't be better. Please carpool if your coming up with friends as parking will be at a premium yet again today. Keep in mind that Sunday afternoons from 1 to 3 is also our Jackrabbit lessons day/time. The Moose and a calf have been sharing our trails the last few days again so please be respect
Kimberley Gourmet Ski Tour 2019. SOLD OUT...again this year.
Saturday March 9 is the date! Gourmet ski tickets are ready to go for year number 8. Tickets now selling only at the Kimberley Nordic Centre kiosk. $40 until Feb.23. $45 until March 2. $15 kids 8-12 No early Bird. Makes a great Christmas gift! Act fast, the last few events have been usually sold out by New Year's! Cash or Cheque accepted. Get’em early before they disappear.
Friday Afternoon Update...More Snow.
Friday January 4th Good Day to All of You. It is presently -2 degrees and the snow has steadily been coming down with an overall accumulation overnight of 15 cm and still falling with a steady wind . Positively wintery up here. The awesome groomers have been working on both main and secondary trails.getting both skate and classic in good shape. With the warmer than average temperature and heavy accumulation of new snow conditions will be a bit slower. The lodge is clean, warm
Links to Kootenay Cup Race Courses and Maps
Race courses are now set for the Kootenay Cup Jan. 12-13th. Saturday Sprint Courses click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1G7ahV6ln2daQ8c0ag_HbWjdOFgURyscC?usp=sharing Sunday Distance Courses click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1GcoLzBZuYP6qNZLo7j2ut8cmD6F35LYt?usp=sharing Happy prepping and then happy racing !
