Thu 26 Jan 10:31am

OUCH!!! These past few weeks of mild temperatures and rain have not been kind to the trail system at Colpoys. We shall await some good snowfall and cold temps. to get grooming again. The parking lot is currently closed off until the ground freezes up to avoid creating...

Wed 25 Jan 10:09am

Sawmill Nordic Centre update: Had great ski yesterday late afternoon. Snow conditions are soft but mostly snow covered. there is a rock showing on Grunt and is marked with pylon. We thought it would be prudent to keep machinery off trail today in order to preserve our...

Mon 23 Jan 4:56pm

Skied today, trails are still good but snow very soft. Our base at the Sawmill will easily survive this January mild spell. Continue to enjoy this Spring like weather, later, Fred Scheel
How to Wax Your Cross-Country Skis

How to Wax Your Cross-Country Skis

I woke up this morning and looked outside… SNOW!!! Lots of snow! Sadly, by noon much of it had melted, but it sure was beautiful to see the trees laden with white again. I just checked the Weather Network and it looks like the temps are dropping as the week...

Sun 22 Jan 7:44am

Sawmill Nordic Centre: All trails are snow covered. Harry is out grooming as we speak. Snow will be soft but very pleasurable to ski on. Enjoy this mild spell while it lasts. Later, Fred Scheel

Jackrabbits

Jackrabbit skiers are having lesson number 3 this Saturday. Conditions will be ok- be sure to dress for warmer weather!

Fri 20 Jan 2:32pm

Sawmill Nordic Centre. Expect spring like conditions all weekend. We are grooming the trails as much as conditions require. Skiing will be good, soft snow with warmer temperatures. Parking lot still icy , so be carefull and remember the parking is no indication of...

Thu 19 Jan 9:40am

The Sawmill ski trails are in great shape. I set a new track around the trail this morning and the skating lanes are good. Snow conditions will be soft no ice and the trail is fully snow covered. The parking lot is a skating rink so take it easy. Enjoy these spring...
Great Wolf Invitational 2017 Results

Great Wolf Invitational 2017 Results

The Great Wolf Invitational Cross-Country Ski Race had a wonderful turnout on Monday, January 16. Over 250 students from 22 secondary schools and senior elementary schools in southwest Ontario participated at Sawmill Nordic Centre. Here are the event’s top...