Cross-country Ski

• Kelowna Nordic Club launches fundraiser to replace decades-old snow groomer

  Caring for the trails has only made it even more laborious as the two machines that the club relies on are showing their age -- one was purchased in 1999 and the other in 2007.

  Lifestyle

  Feb 1
  
• Demand for cross-country skis continues to grow in Regina

  Over the last two years, cross country skiing has become very popular in Regina, though it has been difficult for some skiers to get equipment with supply shortages.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
  
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• Preparations for upcoming ski season in Alberta underway

  With the thought of snow comes the excitement of hitting the slopes, and preparations for the season are well underway in Alberta.

  Sports

  Oct 24, 2021
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• The Forks launches river skating trail, looks ahead to winter activities in 2021

  On Thursday, the Centennial River Trail opened to the public after other on-land trails for skating and walking were opened for the winter earlier this month.

  Entertainment

  Jan 1, 2021
• Return of the Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival sees good conditions for athletes

  Participants came from across Canada and even the United States to participate in the various events, such as the 55-kilometre, 31-kilometre, 13-kilometre, two-kilometre and four-kilometre races.

  Canada

  Feb 8, 2020
• Spirit North ski program for Indigenous youth expands throughout Western Canada

  Spirit North, which aims to improve the health and well being of Indigenous youth through outdoor sport and play, is expanding from Alberta to more places in B.C. and into Saskatchewan and Manitoba in the coming year.

  Sports

  Dec 31, 2018
• Late snowfall means “perfect” conditions at Canadian Birkebeiner

  In 2016, the event was cancelled due to low amounts of snow and icy trails. The following year, Canadian Birkebeiner Society president Mark Ryan said the event was again almost cancelled because of weather conditions.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2018
• Canada’s Alex Harvey reaches podium with third place finish at Tour de Ski

  Alex Harvey heads into the Tour de Ski final in fourth position after skiing to a bronze-medal finish in stage six.

  Sports

  Jan 6, 2018
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• More certain future for Winnipeg cross-country ski facility

  To the average eye, it doesn't look like much. But to Jon Macbeth, the snow filled forest that runs along the Seine River in St. Vital is his playground.

  Feb 4, 2015