Archive of past club events and notices
Trails are Cleared and Ready to Go; Time to Wish for lots of Snow! (November 1, 2010)
Many thanks to the 10 volunteers that braved the early morning and light rain to do a final sweep of all the trails (October 30, 2010). Plenty of snipping and clipping, followed by picking and tossing, happened along the perimeter trail. In addition several members moved across Canon Smith to the property of Neil and Tammy. The new 5 km loop had an abundance of stones and stumps that needed plenty of prying and heavy grunting to move out of the way.
The group gathered at "the cabin" for a lunch BBQ. Thanks to Tammy and Neil for hosting the very first Trail Clearing/BBQ Event.
Trail Clean-up Day (October 30, 2010)
Hit the trails early! Please join us - we’re looking for helpers of all ages to join us in preparing the trails for the upcoming ski season. Come on out for a couple hours - this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, check-out the trails, spend time with the family/friends and meet fellow skiers. This will be followed by a free lunch-time barbeque.
When: Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 8:30 am
Where: Fitzroy Provincial Park upper parking lot
2010-2011 Season is Approaching (October 2010)
The West Carleton Nordic Ski Club is preparing for our 17th season of operation this winter. Since the end of our last season we have worked to improve the club, add new trails, and fine tune our grooming equipment to make this another wonderful year. Check back soon for further information about the upcoming season.
Secure Online Registration:
Once again we offer an option to register and pay online through the Zone4 site. Join online today
2010 Klondike Derby - February 20, 2010
On February 20, about 150 Scouts and 50 leaders from central Ottawa and the
Outaouais will be taking part in the 2010 Klondike Derby, a winter
exercise. It will start from the Fitzroy Harbour community centre,
make a loop through the village and the provincial park, and end at
the community centre for the closing banquet. The youth will be
tested at 21 points about their Scouting skills. See
http://www.voyageur.scouts.ca/heritage/Klondike/Klondike_Info_2010.html
for details.
Ottawa Orienteering Club Event Sunday Jan. 10, 2010
The Ottawa Orienteering Club is holding an event at Fitzroy Provincial Park, using the West Carleton Nordic Ski Club's groomed trails.
All info (date,time,etc) available through link to Ottawa Orienteering Club
http://ottawaoc.ca/local_events.shtml
End of 2008-2009 Season
It had to happen eventually. Warmer spring temperatures and rain have a cruel effect on snow and skiing. The trails are washing out and we cannot continue to groom them. Thus it looks like our latest memorable skiing season at WCNSC is officially over.
Spring Skiing Tips (March 2009)
As long as temperatures do not spike upward for prolonged periods, trails will remain skiable long after your driveway has cleared! Aggressive grooming has encouraged the frost to penetrate much deeper under ski trails. The resultant refrigeration effect can produce great spring skiing conditions.
However, classic and skating conditions are different and are best skied at different times of the day.
Penguin People Ski Event (March 2009)
Any Penguin People out there?
Last year on March 30th Dev Paul, a local skier and all-around jock organized an informal event called the PenguinMan. He set up a 25km loop in the Gatineau Park and invited people to come to ski 1, 2, 3 or 4 loops. I only learned of the event after the fact last year and was intending to participate this year but I have not seen any indication that it will be held so I’m thinking it would be fun to do the same thing with friends. I want to call it Penguin People.
Put this date on your ski calendar: Thursday, March 19
Last Week of February (2009)
A sudden rise in temperature has melted some of the base but with an equally sudden drop to sub -10°C and aggressive grooming Friday and Saturday, we should be able to restore the trails for the final weekend of February. See you at the park.
Ski-Orienteering (January 15, 2009)
Registration: 10:30 to 11:00
The registration is in the club house, approximately 500m from the parking.
Start from 11:15
Three courses offered, Novice 2.5km, Intermediate 5km, Advanced 9km. Course lengths are approximate and as "crow flies". Actual skiing distance is longer.
Electronic punching with SI-system is going be used, please bring your "SI-dibblers". Loaner dibblers for rent will be available for those who don't have their own.