The Alaska Pacific University Nordic Ski Center (APUNSC) began a decade ago as a regional Olympic training center for cross-country skiers. The program has developed some of the best elite skiers in the country including many Olympians, World Champion and national medalists, and the first U.S. Olympic Gold medal in Nordic skiing. APUNSC has announced […]
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Snow Mountain Ranch Announces Former Olympic Silver Medalist Todd Lodwick as Nordic Center Director
The Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center is excited to introduce former Olympic silver medalist, World Champion, and Colorado-born local. The Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center is excited to introduce former Olympic silver medalist, World Champion, and Colorado-born local, Todd Lodwick, as the new Nordic Director. Before accepting the role at Snow Mountain Ranch, Lodwick was […]
Stokely Creek Lodge is Taking Winter Reservations for Fun in the Snow
There are signs of fall at Stokely, with the landscape changing color, the weather getting cooler and the days getting shorter. This means it is time to make your reservations for your Stokely winter visit. We kept all the reservations that guests made as they left in 2020. We have been sending out emails asking […]
Snow is Coming Kickstart Your Ski Season and Book the XC Supercamps Experience
Only two months to ski season! Count on early season snow with the first flurries already flying at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre and SilverStar Mountain Resort. Since 1986 skiers from around the world have come to enjoy exceptional grooming on the best natural early season snow in Canada. Kickstart your season with the XC Supercamps […]
Hardwood Ski and Bike Announces Summer Activities for MTB, Running, Camps and More
With Stage 2 in effect, and Camp Hardwood underway, it’s starting to feel like a return to normal again! We look forward to enjoying the Summer with you all. Read on for all of the latest happenings at Hardwood. Hardwood is now operating in Ontario’s “step 2.” Step 2 operating protocols can be found here. […]
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center’s Summer 2021 Offers MTB, Hiking, eBike Rentals, Biathlon & More
Hope you are enjoying the warm summer days! Mountain biking, hiking, e-bike rentals, biathlon experiences and Team SoHo training are in full swing at Solider Hollow Nordic Center. Come out and enjoy the fresh mountain air and the beauty of Soldier Hollow. Our new trails are free to explore while hiking or biking. You can […]
Celebrate World Bicycle Day on June 3 a Symbol of Sustainable Transportation
Why celebrate the bicycle? Regular physical activity of moderate intensity – such as walking, cycling, or doing sports – has significant benefits for health. At all ages, the benefits of being physically active outweigh potential harm, for example through accidents. Some physical activity is better than none. By becoming more active throughout the day in […]
Surviving a COVID Winter of Outoor Fun by XC Skiing at Twin Lakes, Ontario
(Twin Lakes, Ontario)- Hello to local supporters of XC skiing. In solidarity with all XCSkiers, during COVID we’re learning how amazing XC Skiing has been in more and more places. I literally step out my back door on a lake in Greely/Osgoode and slip on my classic or skate skis and away I go. So […]
Tips to Make the Most of Your Cross Country Ski Visit and Outing to Gatineau Park
Did you know that our conservation officers conducted close to 50 search and rescue operations for people lost in Gatineau Park in 2020? This number doesn’t even count search and rescues related to injuries and other medical reasons. No one is immune to the unexpected. As I was looking for a way to learn more […]
15 Tips for Cross Country Skiing with Kids – Tips and Tricks Plus How to Get Started
Winter is just not winter for me unless there’s snow on the ground. Mostly because snow means sledding and cross country skiing downhill skiing and snow forts and all the fun you can do only in colder temperatures I have loved cross country skiing for most of my life, and I love seeing my own […]