Meet Location: west side of Cleveland Dam Lot Parking (Prospect Ave / Nancy Greene Way)
Details: see here for more info
Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam, Saturdays 9:30am
Ski Waxing and Potluck Party, Sat Nov 7, 12:30pm
Please join us for a social gathering and ski waxing party Sat Nov 7 after dryland training,
What: potluck and ski waxing party
When: Sat Nov 7 after dryland training,
Where: The address will be shared once attendance is confirmed - approx 12 min by car from Cleveland Dam
Details: Sign up here: Sign up link
Please bring:
- food to share, your own plate, cup and cutlery (no disposables please)
- any skis you have that you would like to wax, your own waxing supplies and tools if you have them
- a towel and swimsuit if you would like to use the hot tub!
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam.
Meet Location: west side of Cleveland Dam Lot Parking (Prospect Ave / Nancy Greene Way)
Details: see here for more info
Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam, Saturdays 9:30am
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: The first Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam.
Club 2026 Silverstar Trip Dec 5/6 Weekend
One of the highlights of our year is the annual club trip to Silverstar .
For 2026 this will be held over the first weekend in December.
There will be club houses available for 3 or 4 night stays:
3 night stay: Friday Dec 4 to Monday Dec 7
4 night stay: Thursday Dec 3 - Monday Dec 7
Details will be available in the Fall, but mark your calendars now!
Club Day at Whistler Olympic Park
Join us for a fun-filled day at Whistler Olympic Park with club members including the Para Nordic skiers - arrive in the morning, join a group ski or do your own then join up for a potluck lunch in the Flex Room. Maybe do some more skiing after lunch!
What: skiing and potluck lunch
When: Sun Feb 7
Where: Flex Room, Whistler Olympic Park
Details:
Suggest arrival time before 10am to join a group ski departing at 10. Also bring:
food to share
your own plate, cup and cutlery (no disposables please)
warm dry clothes for after skiing
Ski Swap with Hollyburn Nordics, Sun Nov 1, 9-10:30am
What: We are invited to take part in this ski swap initiated by Hollyburn skiers:
When: Sunday Nov 1 9-10:30am
Where: Coast Outdoors
Details: Drop off any gear you want to sell between 9 - 9:30am. Gates are open to everyone between 9:30 - 10:30. Any unsold gear gets picked up at 10:30. The payment method is simple. All items need to have a label with the seller's contact details and selling price, plus any other relevant info i.e. size, length, binding type, etc. The buyer then reaches out to the seller over the weekend and arranges an e-transfer.
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam.
Meet Location: west side of Cleveland Dam Lot Parking (Prospect Ave / Nancy Greene Way)
Details: see here for more info
Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam, Saturdays 9:30am
2026/27 Beer & Brats Season Kickoff - Wed Oct 21
The Club Annual Season Kickoff will be held on Wednesday Oct 21 at Coast Outdoors. BBQ brats, veggie sausage, a beer or non-alcoholic drink provided, Also: store discounts, info on the latest equipment and upcoming club activities, and plenty of Nordic Racer cheer. This event is open to members only, so renew your membership before Oct 21 and join us there!
Sign up for food is now closed, but if you missed the signup deadline, feel free to drop by anyway and take advantage of the extra store discount and club cheer.
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: The first Dryland Training for Fall 2026 will be at Spanish Banks. It will then alternate between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam.
Meet Location: west side of Cleveland Dam Lot Parking (Prospect Ave / Nancy Greene Way)
Details: see here for more info
(Dryland Training alternates between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam, Saturdays 9:30am )
What: prepare for the upcoming ski season with ski-specific dryland exercises
When: 9:30am every Saturday from the end of Sept until the snow falls!
Where: Meet Location: West Parking Lot B, NW Marine Drive (this is the west-most parking lot before the hill, just west of Parking Lot A)
Details: See here for more info.
Note: The first Dryland Training for Fall 2026 will be at Spanish Banks. It will then alternate between Spanish Banks and Cleveland Dam.
St Marks’ Hike
Join fellow Nordic Racers in a group hike to St Mark's summit on the Sept 19- a great way to boost your uphill fitness in preparation for the upcoming Dryland Training.
What: Hike up to St Mark's Summit (11km return, approx 5 hours hiking time).
When: Saturday Sept 19, 9:30am
Where: Meet at Cypress Downhill Lodge outside The Crazy Raven
Details: Signup here: Hike Signup
Bring the 10 essentials:
https://www.northshorerescue.com/education/what-to-bring/
2026 Summer BBQ Social - Thursday Aug 13
Save the date: The club annual Summer BBQ will be held on Thursday August 13.
What: BBQ and potluck social
When: 6 - 9pm Thursday Aug 13
Where: Cleveland Dam, 5077 Dam Road, North Vancouver
Signup at: Nordic Racers Annual Summer BBQ 2026
Signup deadline: 6pm Mon Aug 10 (we need to know how many burgers to get!)
Details: The club will provide burgers, please bring a salad or dessert to share and your own drinks, plates and cutlery.
If you can help with setup or cleanup that would be wonderful - please indicate which on the signup form.
The club 2026 AGM will be held Thursday May 28 (once the annual auditing is complete).
Location: Fir Room, Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
851 W Queens Rd, North Vancouver, BC
Details:
This will be a fun social potluck dinner as well, so bring a dish to share and your own plates and cutlery.
We also plan to have a slideshow and recap of a wonderful year, an evening not to miss!!
Sign up here: AGM Signup
Note: All details and notifications for this event will be posted by May 7 at this link:
Season End Bowling Party - April 10
Come and join in some Glow-In-the-Dark 5pin bowling at Grandview Lanes, Friday April 10, 6-8pm.
What: Glow-in-the-dark 5pin bowling
When: 6 - 8pm Fri April 10
Where: Grandview Lanes, 2195 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, V5N 4B3
Details: Pizza provided, drinks can be bought at the bar.
This event is for members so you will need to register individually with you NR registration number using this Registration Link. If tickets are sold out, email social@nordicracers.ca to be put on the waitlist as we may be able to get another lane.
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Our next Skiing Is Believing at WOP on Saturday, March 14, in conjunction with the NR Club Day and Potluck. If you can, please bring a dish to share and your own plates, cutlery and drinks.
There will be skiing led by volunteers and we hope to set up a biathlon range for everyone to try.
We can always use a few more volunteers to help us set up in the morning and put things all back afterwards. If you're available, just come by the XC Technical Building to lend us a hand.
Please contact adaptive@nordicracers.ca if you have questions about these or any other of our Para Nordic Program activities.
Our next and last Club and Skiing Is Believing (SIB) day of this season is Saturday Mar 14 at WOP . We will have some fun team events planned for after the potluck lunch. .
What: Meet up with fellow club members for a social ski and potluck lunch
When: All day, Mar 14th, 2026. Lunch 12-1pm.
Where: Flex Room, Whistler Olympic Park (opposite end of upper car park .to Day Lodge).
Details: Bring your skis, a dish to share and your own plates, cutlery and drinks Meet up in the Flex Room, leave your gear and food there while you go for a ski. Come back at noon for a shared potluck lunch. Then join in for fun team activities after lunch!
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Learn To Loppet Session
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Learn To Loppet Session
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Learn To Loppet Session
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Learn To Loppet Session
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Learn To Loppet Session
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Learn To Loppet Session
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Learn To Loppet Webinar, Mon Jan 19, 7pm
Loppets are the equivalent of fun runs or bike fondos and everyone in the club should feel ok about doing one, but if you haven't done one before they may sound daunting and you probably have some questions regarding how to prepare for and what to expect when doing a loppet. To answer your questions we will have a couple of experienced loppet skiers from the club leading a Loppet Webinar this coming Monday.
When: 7pm Mon Jan 19th 2026.
Where: Online at this link: loppet webinar link, or join by phone: +1 587-794-6907 PIN: 500 159 138#
What: What to expect when doing a loppet.
Details: We welcome questions before and during this webinar. If you want to submit your question in advance, you can do so at this link: Loppet Webinar Questions Link.
Learn To Loppet Session
8pm: join fellow skiers in the Hollyburn Lodge for a free hot chocolate or other hot drink.
Save the date - in conjunction with the Skiing Is Believing Day on Jan 10th at Whistler Olympic Park, the Flex Room is rented all for use by our club.
What: Meet up with fellow club members for a social ski and potluck lunch
When: All day, Jan 10th, 2026. Lunch 12-1pm.
Where: Flex Room, Whistler Olympic Park (opposite end of upper car park to Day Lodge).
Details: Bring your skis and a dish to share! Meet up in the Flex Room, leave your gear and food there while you go for a ski. Come back at noon for a shared potluck lunch.
Our first Skiing Is Believing (SIB) event is Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Whistler Olympic Park. We’re looking for volunteers to help us make this a great day for everyone. If you're keen to join us, please fill out this form.
Every winter, Nordic Racers hosts SIB events for people with physical disabilities to try cross-country skiing, whether for the first time or to improve their skills. This season, we're hoping to add fun learn-to-race and biathlon activities. And as an added bonus: Phil M will be holding a mini-workshop on sit-ski fitting and equipment adjustments.
If you're new to volunteering for our SIB events, that's OK, we'll pair you with another volunteer for on-the-job training to get you start
