Kanata Nordic
401 Corkstown Rd Ottawa, ON, Canada

Learn to Ski programs may be cancelled due to COVID, but parents and kids can use the tips to have a good time on the trails.

Just a note to parents (and adults as well) that there are instructional guides on the Kanata Nordic website to help get your novice skiers under way. For kids, there are easy-to-follow age-appropriate diagrams here: http://www.kanatanordic.ca/coaches-corner/ And for getting a better sense of the techniques, there are four different video/skill analysis/skill progression guides here: http://www.kanatanordic.ca/coaches-corner/#nordiq on classic diagonal stride, uphill herring...bone, downhill and double poling techniques. We know it's not the same as the lessons, but hope it helps!

It's great seeing all the people out on the trails now that the snow is here. That said, we know that it can be frustrating when you see people walking on the groomed ski tracks, especially at the campground trails. Let's remember that honey catches more flies than vinegar. Please be kind in your interactions with the hikers. If they're walking in the middle of the track or worse, on the classic tracks? Point out how they can help others by staying on the opposite side of th...e classic tracks. If they have a dog, you can let them know that's against the rules at both the Wesley Clover Parks campground & equestrian facilities. But no one wins if we make the lost walkers feel upset, uncomfortable or angry. Getting into an argument means everyone loses - and is more likely to spread aerosols. Let's be friendly and be ambassadors of the club out there. Ideally, evangelize the awesomeness of Nordic skiing - once they start skiing, they're not going back to merely trudging around!

Just FYI. Our friends at the OWWT have a new trail option to try.

Bought skin skis and don't know how to maintain them? Our partner Fresh Air Experience Ottawa posted a helpful video for you: https://twitter.com/SJAMWinterTr/status/1355455300346793984

While the colours no longer look quite this good, it's still a nice view. Any idea where you would find this spot on the trail network?

Please check your email for today's club newsletter. Details on the discount code for Gatineau Park, ski swap, ski store discounts, and an ask for a adult coaching volunteer.

For members interested in buying a season pass for Gatineau Park, Kanata Nordic will have a group discount code available soon. Check your next newsletter for details.

A new photo to puzzle over. Where is this on KN's trail network?

Quick reminder that the Ski Swap is going on at Kunstadt Kanata this month. If your kids have outgrown their gear - now's the time to sell them onwards to other families! 1) The store has consignment swap forms and a sales binder ready to go. When you drop off your old equipment, fill out the form, describe the gear and note the selling price (wear a mask!). 2) You keep a copy of the form and so does the store. 3) Then the equipment gets tagged and will be moved onto the s...tore floor. 4) Kunstadt keeps track of the sales 5) Come back November 2nd and pick up your cheque, in-store credit or take back the unsold gear. What is in it for you? For the club? The revenue split will be 70% goes to owner of the skis, 20% goes to Kanata Nordic, and 10% stays with Kunstadt Sports. Remember, Ski Swap starts October 5th and ends November 2nd.

Gorgeous colours out on the Kanata North trail network. Anyone know where this shot was taken?

There's a lot going on right now. Our club gear discount with Fresh Air Experience, order time for Kanata Nordic ski wear, Ski Swap at Kunstadt, and of course, registration for memberships, lessons nd clinics. Click here to read more: https://mailchi.mp/c07ac5580d9f/kanata-nordic-news-5177901 or sign up for our newsletters.

Our new online clothing store through Jakroo is now open here: http://shop.jakroo.ca/Kanata-Nordic-XC Members can order items including warm-up jackets, pants, and two-piece race/training suits. The store will close October 25. If interested in specific sizing, please contact Heather McCulligh as she has samples on hand this week only. Should members wish to contact me and arrange an outdoor try of any items, reach out to [email protected]. ... The club is also placing bulk orders for hats, buffs and masks (to reduce cost for all). We will have those available in November.

For more information on signing up for Kanata Nordic's programs and 2020 Fall Ski Swap, please read our most recent newsletter - and sign up to receive it in the future! https://mailchi.mp/ed5acda7db24/kanata-nordic-news-5175229

Registration for the 2020/2021 season is now open to new members! Please like and share to your friends and family! Click here for the Zone4 registration page: http://www.kanatanordic.ca/ski-programs. For more details on the programs themselves, please consult our website here: http://www.kanatanordic.ca/ski-programs/

Program registration for new members will open this Sunday, October 4th afternoon. Looking for a physically distanced activity for this winter? Sign your family up for one of Kanata Nordic's children's, youth and adult programs. Information available on our website here: http://www.kanatanordic.ca/ski-programs We will post the URL for registration on our website, Zone4, here on FB and on Twitter on Sunday afternoon.

Everything is different in 2020! This year, for our annual autumn Ski Swap, Kanata Nordic is partnering with Kunstadt Sports‘ Hazeldean Rd. location. Starting October 5th, all Kanata Nordic members can drop off any (gently) used nordic equipment. Here’s how it will work: 1) The store will have consignment swap forms and a sales binder ready to go. If you’re dropping off your old equipment, you need to fill out the form, describe the gear and note the selling price (wear a m...ask!). 2) You keep a copy of the form and so does the store. 3) Then the equipment gets tagged and will be moved onto the store floor. 4) Kunstadt keeps track of the sales 5) Come back November 2nd and pick up your cheque or unsold equipment. If you would prefer? Kunstadt will give in-store credit towards new equipment as well as a cheque. What is in it for you? For the club? Well, the revenue split will be 70% goes to owner of the skis, 20% goes to Kanata Nordic, and 10% stays with Kunstadt Sports. Remember, Ski Swap starts October 5th and ends November 2nd.

Seems like everyone is expecting a great winter for Cross Country skiing. We have been getting many requests for information and are behind in responding. Please refer to our website, it has been updated for the 2020-21 season. General Membership and Learn to Ski program registration will be open to all October 4/20. Skiers who were members last year should check their email for our latest eblast that went out this afternoon for registration details.