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Adult Learn to Ski Day Trip to PLPP
Adult Learn to Ski Day Trip to PLPP
Read More: Adult Learn to Ski Day Trip to PLPPFoothills Adult Learn to Ski organized a ski at PLPP. Looks like everyone enjoyed their new skills on snow.
Take the Alberta Loppet challenge
Take the Alberta Loppet challenge
Read More: Take the Alberta Loppet challengeCross-country ski events make fun destinations for travel in Alberta Author of the article: Andrew Penner • Calgary Herald Cookies. Lots and lots of delicious cookies at every rest stop along the way. There are chewy chocolate chip classics. Fudge-filled fancy ones. Peanut butter bombs. Shortbread. All homemade. All very yummy. Nordic skiers participating in the legendary Cookie…
Lifesport and Norseman return as Cookie Race sponsors in 2022!
Lifesport and Norseman return as Cookie Race sponsors in 2022!
Read More: Lifesport and Norseman return as Cookie Race sponsors in 2022!We are pleased to report that Lifesport and Norseman, both long-term supporters of the Cookie Race, will once again sponsor the race this year by supplying draw prizes for racers and volunteers. We thank them for their commitment to the sport and the race! The race takes place Saturday, February 26, 2022. We look forward to…
FNSC Job Opportunity: Ski Groomer
FNSC Job Opportunity: Ski Groomer
Read More: FNSC Job Opportunity: Ski GroomerPart-time (10-15 hours/week), Seasonal Foothills Nordic Ski Club is looking for a groomer to help track-set this winter at Fort Calgary, Lake Bonavista, as well as schools participating in the Ski at School program. Ski Groomer Responsibilities Groom/track-set trails for cross-country skiing Load/unload trailer with grooming equipment Drive the trailer to and from each site…
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Confed Ski Playground – call for volunteers to help with Terrain Setup and Maintenance
Confed Ski Playground – call for volunteers to help with Terrain Setup and Maintenance
Read More: Confed Ski Playground – call for volunteers to help with Terrain Setup and MaintenanceA dedicated crew of parents, led by lead Confed groomer Jamie Grant, setup the terrain features (rollers, drops and bicycle bumps) ready for the busy Terrain Day. For the past 5+ years, Jamie has coordinated the building and setting up of terrain features for learning and FUN for the kids. Over 50 JR & TA kids,…
2021 Winner of the Nordiq Canada Firth Award – Michelle Deacon
2021 Winner of the Nordiq Canada Firth Award – Michelle Deacon
Read More: 2021 Winner of the Nordiq Canada Firth Award – Michelle DeaconCongratulations to Michelle Deacon from Foothills! Michelle is the 2021 Winner of the Nordiq Canada Firth Award for an outstanding contribution to cross country skiing. Michelle has been coaching kids and adults for the past 12 years, teaches NCCP courses, FNSC Past President, volunteers at races, FNSC rep on AWCS board and much more! Here…
Foothills Shares the Love of Nordic Skiing with Kids across Calgary
Foothills Shares the Love of Nordic Skiing with Kids across Calgary
Read More: Foothills Shares the Love of Nordic Skiing with Kids across CalgaryFoothills Nordic Ski Club proudly delivers Nordiq Canada’s and AltaGas-sponsored Ski@School program, bringing cross-country skiing to elementary schools in Calgary. Through AltaGas’ sponsorship, Foothills Nordic provides track setting, equipment and quality coaching to Calgary children, right in their own schoolyards. Leah Medwin, Ski@School Coordinator, wrote an update and provided a video of Calgary’s 2021 Ski@School experience in…
New Spring Dryland Programs for Beginners and Returning Members
New Spring Dryland Programs for Beginners and Returning Members
Read More: New Spring Dryland Programs for Beginners and Returning MembersPhoto Courtesy of Tyson Smith Foothills Nordic Ski Club is excited to introduce 3 new programs this spring for beginners and returning members. Athletes in these programs will learn the basics of off season training through activities including: hiking, running, ski striding, body weight strength training, balance/agility and games. Both programs are for 10 to…