Sun 11 Feb 5:35pm

Its funny how time flies when you are busy skiing and hosting ski events, and then you forget to post trail conditions. Well, just so you know, conditions were wonderful Saturday and Sunday. On Monday, looking into my crystal ball, conditions will be even better...
Groovy Grooming at Colpoy’s and Sawmill

Groovy Grooming at Colpoy’s and Sawmill

by Martin Kerr & Tom Hakala The Colpoy’s Story A couple of weeks ago I met a couple from Niagara Falls in the parking lot of the Sawmill Nordic Centre. I was just leaving and they were just arriving for a first time ever ski. The excited pair had rented some...
Update on Julian Smith’s Skiing Adventures

Update on Julian Smith’s Skiing Adventures

by Heidi Tones Julian has loved Nordic skiing since he started the Jackrabbits ski program on yard sale skis at the age of 6! After skiing with Georgian Bay Nordic, under the head coach Marilyn Suke, Julian headed off to study biology at Lakehead University and the...
Disappearing Act at Colpoy’s Ski Trail

Disappearing Act at Colpoy’s Ski Trail

by Martin Kerr If you’ve skied at the Colpoys ski trail (and if you haven’t, you really should) you may have noticed a small sign just off the trail to your left as you ski across the field toward the gates. Get up a little closer and you’ll see that it says...
Amazing Trees Along the Sawmill Ski Trails

Amazing Trees Along the Sawmill Ski Trails

by Martin Kerr Trees in some ways are like people or snowflakes in that no two are exactly the same, and the Sawmill Nordic Centre trails have their share of strange ones (trees I mean!). This first picture is of a pair of Scotch pine trees that appear to be joined at...
Ski Races: Get Your Bib On!

Ski Races: Get Your Bib On!

If you’ve ever thought about entering a ski race or watching one, it doesn’t get any easier than the Suntrail Special, and February 11th is the day to do it. Now entering its 23rd year, the Suntrail Special is the most affordable, easiest to get to, most fun and laid...
Off-Trail Nordic Ski Training Options

Off-Trail Nordic Ski Training Options

by Barbara Gray It has recently been brought to the club’s attention that there are other off snow options for nordic ski training when you can’t get to the trails. Owen Sound Fitness and Training and the YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce both have obtained a new piece of...
Busy Racing Season for Georgian Bay Nordic

Busy Racing Season for Georgian Bay Nordic

by Marilyn Suke Now in the middle of our busy racing season. Some Georgian Bay Nordic highlights include: Joel Zandvliet and Sarah Groh being chosen to race at Ontario Winter Games in February. Many podium finishes by our Pee Wee and Midget skiers in the Southern...