Nordic season is just around the corner!

October | 2025

If you haven't had a chance over the past two weeks to browse the cool merch featuring the new Wapiti Nordic logo, check out the online store ASAP! Orders must be in by 11:59pm on Sunday 26th. The shopping window has been brief for the inaugural launch due to the online host's busy upcoming Christmas season - this will be the only window in 2025 if you are gift shopping. Another online store will be available in early 2026. There's something for everyone - youth, adults & accessories!

Winter | 2025-2026

Information on this season's annual memberships will be available before the end of October on the Club's website (see button) and Facebook page. This year there will be a one time adjustment to include mandatory Nordiq Canada and Nordiq Alberta fees (includes Member perks) for all, but the base Wapiti Nordic rates will remain the same as 2024-2025. Full details will be released when memberships are launched. The Early Bird 10% discount will be in effect until November 30th as usual and parking passes will be slicker than ever this year! Thanks in advance for your support of our not-for-profit Society!

October | 2025

We have had many productive days with our contractors and our member volunteer crews preparing the trails for winter - to improve the grooming and subsequently the XC skiing experience. As planned and based on survey feedback, areas of significant work are the Camelback trail and Antler Junction. Now all we need is snow for the finishing touch!!

Winter | 2025

Have your children participated in Wapiti Nordic programs in the summer or winter?  Have you enjoyed the new multi-use trails this summer? Sat around the wood stove in the lodge? Have you participated in adult programs?  Have you ran, hiked, biked, skied or snowshoed on the trails?  Participated or watched local and provincial races? Were you motivated by the Banff Mountain Film Fest? 

If so, you have benefitted from the amazing volunteers at Wapiti Nordic. It takes many, many volunteers to keep the trails in great shape and to keep our programs operating. Behind the scenes, Board Members are busy ensuring the Club continues to operate efficiently and sustainably. In addition to our regular programs and trail work this year, the club is hosting a provincial Calforex Biathlon Race and will be working a casino to raise important funds. Please consider checking off for a volunteer role when you fill out your membership registration online. We use this list to contact people for specific events and work bees. We value all the volunteer roles at Wapiti Nordic! Thank you!

October | 2025

Unfortunately our recently hired Operations Coordinator regretfully bowed out due to unforeseen circumstances .... so we are back to the drawing board. If you know someone who might be interested in this part time, flexible position, please direct them to us via the button. The Job Description can be previewed here. This position directly influences our ability to deliver rentals, lessons and other programming that Members and day visitors expect. Thanks in advance.

November 15 | 2025

Are you looking for "new to you" skis?  Do you have skis that don't fit your children any more? Do you have ski gear you aren't using anymore? 

DROP OFF: Friday, November 14th 4:30-6:30 pm. Steve Cooper Lodge. Bring in gear that you want to be in the ski swap. 

SHOP: Saturday, November 15th 1:30-4:00pm Steve Cooper Lodge. Gear will be available for purchase. 

PICK UP: Saturday, Nov 15th 4:30-5:00pm Pick up cheques or your gear that wasn't sold.  

Payments are by cash or cheque only. Note: this event is separate from the one hosted by Nitehawk.

Winter | 2025-2026

Biathlon Bears & Ecoaims has one spot open on Saturday mornings. Must be over the age of 8 years, but other than that, athletes of all ages welcome. This is a great way to learn skate skiing alongside the main Biathlon group.

For more information, contact Cori or Davis (see button). 

Winter | 2025-2026

Chicks on Sticks will be taking over the trails on Monday and Thursday evenings again this winter. Time to dig those skis out from behind all that summer stuff you piled in front of them! Find your headlamp and put some new batteries in it. Pull out your winter toque and mitts. Once there is enough snow to ski on Chicks will hit the trails! Stay tuned for email updates from Melissa and Doris. Wannbe a Chick? Sign up when you register for your annual Membership.

January 9-11 | 2026

Save the date(s)! Your favourite annual outdoor adventure fix is scheduled as usual for the second weekend in January - Friday 9th @ 7pm, Saturday 10th @ 7pm and Sunday 11th @ 2pm. Tickets will be launching online early November (watch Facebook page and Wapiti Nordic website). Plan a night out with friends or family and support our Club at the same time. Plus makes a great Xmas gift!

Fall | 2025

The Wapiti Nordic Race team is up and training for the coming season! We are looking for new athletes (aged 8-18yrs) to the team and if you have any questions, please just email Coach Claire. With the Alberta Winter Games (age: 12-15) and Arctic Winter Games (age: 14-18) this season, we’re excited to welcome snow early this year and hope that the late autumn means an early snow fall!! We look forward to seeing you out on the trails this fall and winter!

Winter | 2025-2026

A BIG Thank You to Nils Anderson for saving the season and stepping up as the volunteer Jackrabbits Program Coordinator for the 2025-2026 Winter session. Nils was previously involved in Jackrabbits as a leader and brings continuity plus some new ideas to the program. Registration will launch along with the general membership by the end of October. Seasonal rentals will be available for kids enrolled in the Jackrabbit program.

December | 2025



Our Fall General Meeting is usually held in late November. Planning is underway but the meeting may be delayed until early December based on Board Member availability. Once decided, the date and time will be published on the Club website and Facebook page. Draft Minutes of the 2025 Spring General Meeting are available for review in the meantime.

Ongoing | 2025-2026



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