KNC has produced some of the fastest young skiers in Canada in the past decade. Join Marielle Ackermann and Sydney Wilson as they share what makes the Kimberley Nordic Racers such a strong and successful team.
One of our most popular events of the season is the Gourmet Ski, where participants ski the 6km loop while enjoying fantastic food from around the world. This year's event sold out on Christmas Eve. If you missed out on this event, stay tuned for information on a new event, the Kimberley Nordic Fest, coming March 1, 2020.
This season, KNC is glad to offer skate skiing rentals as a new option at the club. The club purchased a small selection of gear that will enable you to add this to your list of New Year's resolutions. Rentals fees are set at $35 for three hours (including your trail pass) making this branch of cross country skiing accessible to anyone who wants to try. Skate Skiing Background Skate skiing has been around for about 30 years, and it offers a different workout than classic skiing. The mechanics are quite different and without instruction, most skiers develop a homemade style which resembles a technique called Offset. There are actually five skate techniques that help skiers navigate hills, fla
Skiers have been out on the trails at the Kimberley Nordic Club (KNC) for weeks, but the club officially opens this Saturday December 21st. If you need to pick up your membership, Fit Certificate or day pass, the kiosk will be open from 9am - 6pm daily starting Saturday. There are many exciting developments that hint at the great ski season ahead! These include pre-season work to allow skiing with minimal snow, a parking lot expansion, hiring of the first general manager in the club’s history, and skate skiing gear for rent! Pre-Season Work Over many years, KNC volunteers have spent many hours spreading and raking bark mulch onto much of the trail network. This layer of mulch is great for t
The Kimberley Nordic Club is one of the biggest in Canada and many volunteers have contributed greatly to its evolution. Over the last year, the board has been in discussions about the need for a general manager to lead the club into the future. This week, the KNC board is excited to announce the hiring of the first general manager in the club’s history. Dan Clark has accepted this leadership position and will start immediately. Dan has a long-term commitment to skiing in its many forms, from distant ski traverses to recreational nordic skiing close to home. He has been involved with KNC over the last decade as a member, coach, SDP program coordinator, and board member. He brings vision, com
Skiers of all ages are invited to join these informal races. For some, skiing the 3km loop without stopping will be an accomplishment. For others, besting a previous fastest time may be the goal. The Nordic Racers hope to create a fun competitive environment, so come out and join in!
The Kimberley Nordic Racers are back in action this winter, with the first two weekends of racing under their belts. Despite the challenges of training with very little snow on our trails, the team is excited about the upcoming season. Not only are they sporting new race suits this year, the team has grown to its largest size ever, with 14 members on the racing team. The first races were at Sovereign Lake in Vernon on November 30th and December 1st. Quinn Morgan, Ben Gadd, Marielle Ackermann, Sydney Wilson, Darah Clarke, Sadie Demars and Raleigh Tarte represented Kimberley with some excellent results. This large event had skiers from BC, Alberta, and multiple teams from the USA present. The
Look around the Platzl and there is little snow to be seen, but the skis and smiles are out at the Kimberley Nordic Club (KNC). The club opened this weekend with skiers out enjoying many of the trails and kids nordic programs getting started despite minimal snow. The story behind the conditions at KNC is a combination of planning and hard work. Over the weekend KNC president Tony Hetu described these efforts, “The Kimberley Nordic Club has spent another summer working hard to make our facility even better with parking lot upgrades and reworking of some corners for safety. KNC staff and volunteers have mowed the trails and laid down wood chips so we can all enjoy some early season skiing.” Th
