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Master’s Update

Hey Revelstoke Masters Skiers!

Here are events to look forward to:

 

Adult: Intermediate and Advanced Technique begins January 7th

Tuesdays from 7 – 8:30pm OR Thursdays from 12:30 – 2:00pm

Choose one session to attend weekly. 10 sessions alternating between skate and classic. First week will be classic technique.

Cost is $125. Contact [email protected] to register.

 

Wednesday Night Open Training continues January 8th

7 – 9pm on non-Headlamp Hero Wednesday evenings (i.e., when there isn’t a race). No cost for members. Non-members must pay trail fee. Option of workouts based on fitness level and training objectives.

 

One Day Ski Clinic on January 19th

On Sunday, January 19th there will be a One Day Ski Clinic with both classic and skate instruction. Session schedule is as follows:

Classic: 10am – 12pm
Skate: 1pm – 3pm
$20 / 2hr session + trail fee for non-members

 

2014 Lantern Ski

Happy New Year!

Please join the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club tonight for a family fun Lantern Ski.

Over 100 kerosene lanterns are set up around Mickeys loop and Dynamite trail. From 5 to 8pm the lanterns will be lit for skiing.

We encourage families with young children to attend earlier (5-6:30) and older children and adults to attend later (6:30 to 8pm), however, please come when ever you can.

Please bring your own mug for hot chocolate. Drinks and snacks will be served in the main lodge.

The event is free for members. Non-members pay the day rate of $9 for adults and $5 for youth.

We hope to see you there!

Kerosene_lantern

Boxing Day until January 5th

Happy holidays to all skiers and their families!

A reminder that registration for the BC Cup in PG closes December 30th @ 11:59 PST. The Race Notice is available here:  http://caledonianordic.com/uploads/2014%20Teck%20BC%20Cup1event%20notice.pdf.

Here’s our schedule for the next while:

Thursday, December 26th: 10 – 12 (JD & TA)
Skate
Saturday, December 28th: 9:30 – 12 (JD & TA)
Classic
Sunday, December 29th: Okanagan Cup / BC Winter Games Trials!
Classic
Tuesday, December 31st: 10 – 12 (JD & TA)
Skate
Wednesday, January 1st: Latern Ski from 5 – 8 (anyone from the littlest gromlets to the crustiest ol’ skiers)
Thursday, January 2nd: 10 – 12 (JD & TA)
Classic
Friday, January 3rd: early morning bus trip to PG (time TBD)
Saturday, January 4th: 9:30 – 12 (JD & TA — not in PG)
Sunday, January 5th: Larch Hills Fun Race (once again — skiers not in PG)

 

Week of December 16th

Thanks to all who made the Pancake Breakfast a success! In particular, I would like to applaud the Flapjack Flippin’ Duo of Russ and Jasmine Brackenbury for a superb job.
Here’s the schedule for our dynamic upcoming week:
Tuesday: 4:30 – 6:30 (TA & JD) Skating
Wednesday: Headlamp Heroes Wednesday Night Race!
Registration 6 – 6:30pm, racing begins @ 7pm
1.5km, 3.75km and 7.5km Classic Interval Start
This event will be a great warmup for the Okanagan Cup. Kids AND parents are encouraged to participate! Skookum has offered prizes AND there will be a special birthday celebration!
Track Attack and Junior Development Holiday Camp!
Including our favourite summertime coach Brittany Evans, former Nordic racer and physiotherapist Fraser Sprigings (Helios Rehabilitation & Performance) and potentially other local superstars — stay tuned! On-snow sessions will be super fun and varied –anything from Okanagan Cup race prep and technique work to Nordic Orienteering and the Food Chain game. 
 
Friday: 4:00 – 6:30
Skate (1.5hr ski + core & stretching)
Saturday: all day
9:30 – 12:00 –> Classic (2hr ski + stretching)
12:00 – 1:00 –> Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 –> Talk by Fraser on injury prevention, warmup & cool down
2:00 – 3:00 –> Video analysis
3:00 – 5:00 — Skate (1.5hr ski + stretching)
5:00 onwards –> Potluck @ Lodge (all family members welcome!)
Bonus!
Monday (December 23rd): 10:30 – 12:00 (TA & JD) Classic
Larch Hills will be coming to Revelstoke and would like to join forces for a big group practice. This is a great opportunity to ski with our neighbour club and show off our great trail system!

Week of December 9th

Hey RNSC skiers!

Below you will find the big events for this week. If you have any questions, contact [email protected].

 

JD & TA schedule

Tuesday:

4:30 – 6:30 – Classic (TA & JD)

Wednesday:

4:30 – 6:30 – Skate (JD)

Thursday:

4:30 – 6:30 – Skate (TA & JD)

Saturday:

9:00 – Ski League Pancake Breakfast!

10:00 – 12:00 – Classic (TA)

12:30 – 3:00 – Classic (JD)

 

Headlamp Heroes Wednesday Night Series 

Get prepped for the first Headlamp Heroes event next Wednesday (December 18th) with our first Open Training Session from 7 – 8:30 this Wednesday evening (December 11th). There will be two workouts to choose from depending on your objective and fitness level. We will be classic skiing, but strict skate skiers are welcome to join as well. Varied abilities are welcome. No cost, except trail pass for non-members.

 

One Day Ski Clinics

On Sunday, December 15th there will be a One Day Ski Clinic with both classic and skate instruction. Session schedule is as follows:
Classic: 10am – 12pm
Skate: 1pm – 3pm
$20 / 2hr session + trail fee for non-members

 

 

Revelstoke Nordic Location Map

Revelstoke Nordic Location Map

Parking

Please note that during the Okanagan Cup, parking at the Nordic Ski Centre is limited.  Only cars with 4 or more people will be allowed to park.  Drop offs will be permitted.
A parking lot will be available 7 km before the ski area to use as a self organized meeting area for car pooling.  See the map showing the location of the ski area and the car pooling parking lot.