December 2022 Newsletter

Getting a little closer on the whiteway……..

Important dates to note

Dec. 16th: Jack Rabbits, Track Attack and JDP start at Panorama
Jan. 4th: Thursday night Adult programming starts at Panorama
Jan. 6th: Saturday Adult programming starts Nipika
Jan. 6th: Bunnies start at Panorama
Jan. 7th : Banff Mountain Film Festival at the Columbia Valley Center
Jan 27-28th: Toby Creek Nipika Panorama Loppet
Feb. 2nd - Feb.4th: CANSI Level 1 instructor course at Panorama Nordic
Feb. 18th: Lantern Ski at Panorama more information coming in January 
 

Trail Updates

We are still waiting for the Whiteway and Lake Lillian to freeze enough to be able to set any kind of track on it, be it skating, walking or skiing.  A reminder to wait until the ice is safe to play on!  The club has an ice thickness policy that we follow to ensure the safety of everyone using it.  We will let everyone know through our social media channels when it’s ready.
 

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour 

You don’t want to miss this event as we have some incredible door prizes to give away and new this year will be some fantastic raffle baskets full of adventure items donated by various local businesses. Pizza, snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase so be sure to bring cash for the evening

The film festival is January 7, 2024 at the Columbia Valley Center.  Doors will open at 4:30pm and the films will begin at 6pm.

Tickets are on sale at Crazy Soles in Invermere. 

Tickets are $35 for members of Toby Creek Nordic Club and $40 for non-members

For more information please email bmff@tobycreeknordic.ca and check our website 

Adult Programming

We still have lots of room in our adult programming!  We have three offerings this year:
Option 1 Starters : This group is for those who are new to cross country skiing. The goal of this group is to have you skiing with less effort and being able to safely navigate hills so you can experience more of the nordic trail systems we have here in our valley.
Option 2 Intermediate: This group is for those that have taken lessons, and are fairly confident on skis. You will learn more advanced techniques for navigating more challenging terrain and to increase speed. They may introduce skate skiing for those interested.
Option 3 Loppet Ready Lite: This group is for those who are keen on really racing those loppets. This is a group of fast skiers, looking for race specific techniques and drills to hone the skills

For more information, check out our website  
email the adult program coordinator: adultprograms@tobycreeknordic.ca

Club Loppet

The club loppet registration is open! 

For more information and to register check the loppet website. Members of the Toby Creek Nordic Club get a discount on the loppet, use the code 2024TCNCLOPPET when you register. 

the loppet committee is also looking for volunteers for that weekend to help out with the loppet. If you are interested in helping out, check the volunteer page and sign up for a task!

Youth Programming

The youth programming had participated in the Teck Regional Snow camp at Panorama the weekend of November 24-26. Young skiers from around the Kootneys came to train and learn on snow from a selection of coaches. 

Now that there is snow (YA!), the youth programming has started with the first session up at Panorama Dec. 16th Jack Rabbit level and up. It’s great to be able to finally get on snow! Bunnies will start January 6th at Panorama.

The youth program is still needing a coach to help out on the Saturday morning to help with the younger kids (5-6 year olds). So if you have some time and some basic ski skills email the youth program coordinator youthprograms@tobycreeknordic.ca
 

Cross Country Ski Instructor course

CANSI is the national association for the training and certification of cross country ski instructors in Canada. Upon successful completion of a Level1 course, you become a member of CANSI and that give you access to higher levels of certification, refreshers, skill development to help you grow and develop your skiing and teaching skills. The course is designed to develop the skills to either teach professionally to beginner skiers or even just to help friends and family on the trail.

Panorama Nordic is hosting a Level 1 Course Feb. 2-4th, 2024 for those interested in teaching beginning cross country skiers.

For more information and to register head to the CANSI website.