Come and discover a much larger Nordic Ski Show, with over twenty exhibitors at this year’s Gatineau Loppet! This not-to-be-missed event for cross-country skiers is a unique opportunity to discover new products and technical innovations from the world’s leading brands, to try out demo equipment, and also to score some great bargains! A unique opportunity […]
Get ready to hit the trails because the 2025 Alaska Ski for Women is on February 1, come rain, shine, or even a snowstorm from Mother Nature! We might shuffle the course a bit to keep the fun rolling and everyone safe. Big shoutout to Kincaid Park’s snow-making magic—when Mother Nature plays coy, we’ve got […]
(Brillion, WI) The North Country Sports Council is excited to announce that Ariens Nordic Center has been awarded the bid to host the 2025 World Snowshoe Championships, US Snowshoe Championships and Open Championships from February 27–March 2, 2025. These prestigious events will showcase elite athletes and celebrate the spirit of community and outdoor recreation in […]
Come out on Saturday, January 18th from 10am – 4pm at Scotts Cobble Nordic Center to demo the latest Nordic ski equipment on 15+ kilometers of groomed trails for cross country skiing, fat biking, snowshoeing, and sledding. Scotts Cobble Nordic Center was opened in 2022 with the goal of reacquainting local communities with the culture […]
New England Women’s XC Ski Day was started in 2002 by former Olympian Trina Hosmer of Stowe, VT. Trina was inspired by her “Sisters in Skiing” in Anchorage, Alaska, who started the Alaska Ski for Women in 1997. Like the Alaskans’ original event, Women’s XC Ski Day chooses a non-profit women’s organization to benefit, and […]
(Gatineau, Que.) Don’t miss your chance to confirm your place on the starting grid with cross-country skiers from nearly 20 countries. The 47th edition of the prestigious Gatineau Loppet is Canada’s largest international cross-country skiing event. Enjoy enchanting landscapes and xc ski the incredible trails in Gatineau Park, one of North America’s most beautiful parks […]
The North American Vasa Festival of Races is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. All races start and finish at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort and traverse the wonderful Vasa Pathway and Vasa Singletrack. The 49th annual North American Vasa is focused on safety and quality competition. The 2025 schedule […]
Hopefully you can ski for hours today, but even if you have only 10 minutes… get out on this amazing snow! It’s a cool morning with a forecast of temperatures to rise quickly into the 20s. Pretty perfect. The starting point for today is the 6″ of new snow we received on Dec. 24; still […]
Alf’s Summit Trail and Masters Loop honor the contributions of Alfred (Alf) Parsons. Since becoming member of The Menihek Nordic Ski Club around 1980, Alf has demonstrated his skill as a competitive racer as well as playing an important role in the club’s operations. He has raced in Masters Ski events held locally, nationally and […]
Don’t miss out! Registration for the 2025 edition of the Slumberland American Birkebeiner is CLOSING Monday, December 23rd @ 11:59pm CST. This is your chance to conquer the hills on the American Birkebeiner Trail. We want to see YOU at the finish line – Register today HERE!
