We’re less than two months away from the 50th Annual North American Vasa, and the excitement is heating up! We’re seeing a chart-topping number of sign-ups, with registrations up over 50% from last year! Space at the starting line is limited; be sure to secure your spot. What to expect at the 50th Annual Vasa […]
(Brillion, WI) The USA’s Eliot Soderholm (Paul Smiths/New Hampshire) and Jackie Hering from Cottage Grove, Wisconsin claimed the 10K titles at the World Championship Snowshoe Races presented by the Nicolet Bank at Ariens Nordic Center on Dec. 20. Soderholm won the men’s 10km race with a 3-min margin over Canada’s Julien Pinsonneault from Saint-Hyacinthe, Que. […]
(Brillion, WI) The winners of the U.S. 5K Snowshoe Championships were crowned today at the Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion, WI. Defending champion, Eliot Soderholm (Paul Smiths), won the men’s race with a comfortable margin over Andrew Allen in second while Erik Barkhaus was close behind in third. The top woman was Jackie Hering, who […]
Stokely Creek Lodge began as Chuck Peterson’s dream over 60 years ago, when he discovered the perfect place in the Algoma Highlands to build world-class Nordic ski trails. After his passing, the Byker family, long-time visitors who loved Stokely deeply, carried the legacy forward from 2007. Now, a new ownership group of five passionate outdoor […]
(Fredericton, NB) Please join us in Fredericton for The Bill Gairdner Canadian Masters Championships that will take place at Killarney Lake Park from February 19-22. This event will be Fredericton’s first national cross-country ski championships and will draw skiers aged 30 and older from across the country. The Championships will take place over four days, […]
Winter has officially arrived in Québec! The first snowfalls have covered the trails, and cross-country ski centers across the province are now open — including the training venues of our official Canadian Ski Marathon partner centers. This is your sign: the season has begun, and registration for the 60th Canadian Ski Marathon is open! Whether […]
Mother nature has laid down the snow, and Hardwood Ski and Bike opened on Dec. 5 for the winter ski season. All of the trails except the Sochi Extension are open for classic and skate. We have received about 2cm of new snow overnight, with more snow expected this morning. It should be another great […]
(Lake Placid, NY) The east coast has had Mother Nature on its side for early season snow this year, and we are excited be able to open Scotts Cobble Nordic Center this weekend! The pro shop for trail passes, ski, snowshoe, sled, and fatbike rentals will be open Friday – Sunday and mid-week as conditions […]
Opening Day following 9″ of beautiful fluff snow on Day 1 of grooming. Trails were groomed last night as follows: Prospect: Small Machine with “Ginzu”/packed flat, no classic tracks. Boggy, Quail and Orchard. This is Round 2 of grooming, so today’s platform will have “set up” better than yesterday. Upper Village: access from Valley Cross […]
A huge thank you to our trail chiefs and volunteers for their amazing efforts on the trail and beyond this fall. We really appreciate you spending your time helping the CTA and our Backcountry Chapters prep the trail and zones for this winter. We cannot do this without you! Join Trail Chief Sam Bartlett for […]
