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GroupCarPool

04 Apr 2022

Bruce Wurtele

 Next ski season KNSC will be showcasing a rideshare app called “GroupCarPool“. This will be offered to cut down on the number of cars trying to navigate into our parking lot, and to diminish the heavy carbon footprint and financial impact of single-use car travel. Ride sharers will be able to relax comfortably in the heated Woodfine Cabin if they are finished skiing before their respective parties. Look for the app on our website at the start of next year’s season! If you have any other climate change/greening suggestions, we welcome your input. Thanks in advance for your thoughtfulness and willingness to embrace sustainable ways to continue the skiing passion!

New Date for Double Double

28 Feb 2022

Bruce Wurtele

13 Mar 2022

The Double Double, originally planned for March 6th 2022, has now been changed  to Sunday March 13th 2022.

The 14th anniversary of the Double Double Skiathlon will take place on Sunday March 13th 2022. The event includes the 60km double double (which is two laps of the outside loop classic followed by two laps of the skate loop) starting at 8 am and the 30km medium regular (1 lap of each discipline) starting at 9 am. Paul Wilkinson has been the volunteer coordinator of the Double Double since its inception. Routes are communicated on the day. It is totally self-supported.  It's not a race. It's just for the spirit and accomplishment. No sign up required. 

Kawartha Invitational

16 Feb 2022

Todd Harris

16 Feb 2022

Kawartha Nordic welcomed the first high school race in many months with great success.

Athletes from five local schools raced in 2.5km, 5km, and 7km events, plus a 4 x 600m sprint relay

  • 2022 Kawartha Invitational Individual Race Results
  • Novice 4 x 600m Sprint Relay
    • 1st LCS (Bib 181)
    • 2nd TASSS/CSS/ASCVI (Bib 178)
    • 3rd TASSS (Bib 177)
    • 4th TASSS (Bib 176)
    • 5th LCS (Bib 183)
    • 6th CSS (Bib 179)
  • Junior 4 x 600m Sprint Relay
    • 1st TASSS/ASCVI (Bib 187)
    • 2nd LCS (Bib 192)
    • 3rd LCS (Bib 191)
    • 4th SPCSS/ASCVI (Bib 185)
    • 5th SPCSS (Bib 186)
    • 6th TASSS (Bib 184)
  • Senior 4 x 600m Sprint Relay
    • 1st ASCVI (Bib 194)
    • 2nd TASSS/ASCVI (Bib 193)
    • 3rd LCS (Bib 196)
    • 4th SPCSS (Bib 195)

24hr Marathon for Mental Health

11 Feb 2022

Bruce Wurtele

26 Feb 2022 … 27 Feb 2022

On February 26-27th Peterborough area skier, John Hauser and his support team from Wildrock, will be skiing for a 24hr period (noon to noon) to raise funds for the Canadian Mental Health Association Halliburton, Pineridge Mobile Mental Health and Addictions Clinic. The concept for the fundraiser is from John, Wildrock staff member and Kawartha Nordic board of director member, who lost a cousin to suicide during the pandemic and also personally felt the toll of the pandemic on his own health, as he believes many others have. After speaking with Jeff Cadence and Jack Vietcong at CMHA HKPR about the Mobile Mental Health and addictions clinic, John felt this was a project he would like to get behind.

John and his team will set up camp near the Sugar Shack at Kawartha Nordic. Feel free to stop by during your visit to the club and see how the marathon is going. No additional participants can join the ski, but perhaps there will be opportunity in 2023.

You can donate to the Mobile Mental Health and addictions Clinic through the "24hr ski for mental health" fund at: https://cmhahkpr.ca/get-involved/donate/ 

To learn more about the CMHA HKPR mobile clinic visit: cmhahkpr.ca

Buy Your Day Pass Online

05 Feb 2022

Kawartha Nordic

Buy your trail pass online and complete your screening before visiting Kawartha Nordic:

Purchase Trail Passes

KN COVID-19 Screening Tool

Please review Important Covid Information and our grooming report. Enjoy your ski!

Kawartha Nordic Club Race Series 1

14 Jan 2022

Bruce Wurtele

23 Jan 2022

2022 Kawartha Nordic Club Race Series 1 

Sunday 23-Jan-2022

This event is meant to be a fun introductory race experience for skiers of all ages and abilities.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, this race is open to Kawartha Nordic members only.

Please note that most trails will be open for public skiing during the race. If you encounter a racer please yield to the side! Thank you

Registration is now open on Zone4.

 

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All Kawartha Nordic members can access one free trail pass at Haliburton Nordic. Members from Haliburton Nordic have the same reciprocal benefit at Kawartha Nordic. This exchange program is intended to enhance cooperation and awareness between our two regional clubs. Since Haliburton Nordic operates self-serve kiosks at each of their 3 trail systems, please write "KNSC + your name and Member ID" on the self serve registration slip. Enjoy!

Important COVID Information

04 Jan 2022

Kawartha Nordic

This page contains important information on our plans and protocols for operating under the COVID-19 Pandemic. We will be updating this page with new information as it becomes available so please check back each time you visit to ensure we keep everyone safe.

Kawartha Nordic has been working with Peterborough Public Health and Cross Country Ski Ontario to design plans and protocols that meet or exceed Local, Provincial, or National standards.

Our main objectives will be to:

  • Avoid the 3 C’s: Closed-spaces, Crowds, Contact
  • Promote the 3 W’s: Wash frequently, Wear a mask, Widely space
  • Follow all XCSO & Public Health Guidelines plus Provincial & Federal Directives
  • Communicate and Document

 

Preparing for your Visit to Kawartha Nordic

Bring a Face Mask! a face mask is recommended within the washroom building, the Woodfine Chalet, in queue at the rental shop, and when participating in programs when not physically distant from coaches or other skiers.

Trail Passes: on the same day you plan to visit, please purchase your trail pass online before visiting Kawartha Nordic. If you wish to pay by cash, please use the self-serve kiosk at the trail-head (exact change only). Once you've purchased your trail pass online please keep a paper or electronic receipt with you as your trail pass - you do not need to obtain a trail pass when you arrive at Kawartha Nordic.

Rentals: please download, complete, and print the rental form and bring it with you to the rental shop at Kawartha Nordic. There will be no entry to the rental shop this year. Pay for your rentals through the window and return your rentals to the wax room.

Chalet: Please note the chalet, trail-side cabins and wax room are open this year.

Our Plan for KN Programs

All participants, students, athletes, coaches, and leaders for any Kawartha Nordic ski program, including Youth Programs (Bunnyrabbits, Jackrabbits & Track Attack), the Racing Team (Racing Rabbits, U12/U14/U16/U18/U20/U23), and Private, Semi-Private & Group Ski Lessons, are required to know and follow the expectations layed out in the Kawartha Nordic Safe Return-to-Sport Plan (to be updated for 22-23 season).

  • Children in youth programs should bring their own water and snacks, spare mitts, and equipment as required
  • Masks are recommended when joining the program and when physical distancing cannot be maintained

Our Plan for Skiing & Snowshoeing

Details on our plans for helping members and day users stay safe while visiting the club for personal skiing and snowshoeing are layed out in the Return-to-Skiing for Facilities Plan (Revised October 17, 2022)

Lastest Updates:

If visitors are travelling to Kawartha Nordic from outside the region, they are asked to respect the current public health advice regarding inter-regional travel. Refer to the Government of Ontario response framework and your local public health agency. Peterborough Public Health has published guidance for seasonal property owners who may frequently visit Kawartha Nordic.