There goes March .. out like a lion!

End of March | 2025

Thanks to the mid March snowmageddon and a late snow dump during the last week of March, we were able to squeak out a couple more weeks of XC skiing! But the reality is that our topsy turvy (but overall GREAT!) snow year is drawing to a close. Our groomers will keep combing the skate lanes until conditions deteriorate /are unsafe. A notice will be posted on the trail report page when grooming has offically ceased and walking on ski trails is permitted. XC Skiers - we want to hear from you about our trails and grooming this past season - please complete our short survey here. The survey will close April 30th just after the Spring General Meeting.

Sunday, April 27 | 2025

Join us at 1:00pm on Sunday, April 27th at the Steve Cooper lodge to hear reports on this past Winter's programs and activities, plus updates on the Multi Use Trail Development Plan, new Club logo, and Ski Trail survey (see above). Board members will be on hand to collect your feedback and provide additional information. The Agenda is available for preview (see red button), with financial reports available on this page closer to the meeting date. We are seeking some new Board Members too - please submit nominations via email by April 20th. The lodge will be open before and after the meeting if you still need to storage wax your skis.

April 1 forward | 2025

For those who don't hold an Annual Membership at WNSC but like to hit the trails sans snow, our summer membership is a great option. It runs April 1 - October 31st and includes all trail access. Alternatively you can purchase a day pass as needed. See button for details and pricing (same as 2024!).

May & June | 2025

This Spring we will be offering two types of mountain bike programs for youth:

• Recreational & Development
• Competitive

The Rec & Development program runs Tuesdays from 6:00pm-7:15pm for 8-17 year olds. Note: this is open to all skill levels but is not a Learn to Ride program. The Competitive program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm-7:30pm for 11-17 year olds. Helmets mandatory for both programs. See red button for more information and registration. If not an Annual WNSC member, then a Summer membership is required. Questions? - email Lori

May 10 | 2025

Ever wanted to coach mountain biking?Here's a great first step! The certification is hosted by Alberta Bicycle Association and runs 9:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday May 10th at the Steve Cooper Lodge. Got questions? Email Lori

March | 2025

The Children’s Learn to Ski program wrapped-up on March 8th with the Lap-si-Doodle. Thank you to our group leaders (Nils, Ian, Gabrielle & Joann) & co-leaders (Joanne, Michael, Carol, Cathy & Aly) for taking our young skiers out on the trails. Thanks also to our junior leaders, Milan, Blaze & Evelyn. Next year, we’re looking for a Coordinator for the Children’s Learn to Ski program - support will be provided. If this interests you, and for more information, please email Cori

March | 2025

... but only until next season! The Biathlon Bears program also wrapped-up in March with a try-it session for several of the Race Team athletes. By the end of the session, all of the participants were adept at using the EcoAims and skiing in the impromptu Biathlon RelayRaces. More try-it sessions will be offered in October, most likely every Saturday afternoon with the start of the season tentatively planned for November 1. If interested, please email Cori

Winter | 2024-2025

Do you have an athlete born in 2015 or later? We’re always looking for young athletes who are interested in spending their time exercising with the race team and maybe even trying their hand a race or two (local or provincial). We start dryland training officially in September and train through to the end of March growing and developing a love for the outdoors and movement for life through mountain biking, running and skiing. Please see the red Info button for more details and do not hesitate to reach out to any of the coaches if you see us out and about as well. Happy Spring!

Spring | 2025

Wapiti Nordic is proud to be the venue of choice for several events organized by other local Grande Prairie groups. These events pay a nominal fee to access our facilities and it helps to showcase our wonderful trails and terrain.

• Talk to Me Color Run (Sat, May 3)
• Meet in the Middle Run (Sat, May 24)
• Dragon Mullet Duathlon: Bike + Run (Sat, June 14)

Event information and registration is via each respective group, not WNSC. See our Upcoming Events webpage for details.

Ongoing | 2024-2025



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