It just keeps getting better!
The Whiteway is now ready for ice skating, classic skiing and skate skiing. (Classic skiing is in better condition of the two at the moment.)
Thanks to everyone out walking that stays off the ski tracks. Unlike walking which can happen anywhere, skiing is best done on the groomed surface and makes it much more enjoyable. When you walk on the corduroy or in the grooves, it wrecks it for skiers.
And thanks to everyone who supports the grooming efforts by purchasing their memberships!

Photo credit and grooming efforts thanks to Brad.

#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic #whiteway

And so it begins!!!!
Skating shall commence on the Whiteway. The James Chabot loop, Windermere loop and Indian beach out and back have all been swept. The east side of the lake is looking better in terms of conditions than the west.
Over the next few days our groomer, Brad, will be hard at work getting the signs and benches out. As snow allows he will also start to lay down the skiing. We will post when that is ready. New condition updates will be pinned to the top of our pages.
As always, when the ski tracks are out, please do not walk in them to keep them useful for skiers. And if you venture out with your pets, please remember to clean up after them and keep them under control.
Thank you to everyone who has bought their memberships and punch cards to help keep the Whiteway groomed. If you haven’t already, you can head to our website to purchase yours today.

https://tobycreeknordic.com/membership/

#invermere #tobycreeknordic #columbiavalley #whiteway #skating

Photo and grooming credit Brad K

Correction!

Earlier this week we announced tickets for the World Tour would go on sale on Dec 5th at Crazy Soles.
Sales will open on Tuesday, December 6th instead, in person at Crazy Soles.

Date and Time: Sunday January 8. Doors at 4:30 pm, films begin at 6 pm.
Price: $30 for Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club members, $35 for non-members.

Advisory: films may contain coarse language and/or mature subject matter.

Questions? Please email bmff@tobycreeknordic.ca

The World Tour Returns!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour will be coming to Invermere Sunday, January 8 2023.
Join us for a night of incredible cinematography and awe inspiring adventure at the Columbia Valley Community Centre.
Doors open at 4:30pm and the films start at 6pm.
Tickets will go on sale December 5 and can be purchased, in person, at Crazy Soles in downtown Invermere.
Tickets are $30 for Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club members and $35 for non-memebers.
This event is a community favourite so don't delay in purchasing yours!

Questions? Please email bmff@tobycreeknordic.ca

#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic

We haven’t stepped to the start line for the Toby Creek Loppet in a couple of years. It’s time to change that!
It’s also time to put a spin on a classic! This year’s two day event will take place at both @nipikamtnresort and #panoramanordiccentre!
Come and join us for a fun weekend of racing and camaraderie - January 28 and 29.
Early bird pricing ends December 15 and registration closes January 23.

#invermere #columbiavalley #nipika #panoramabc #tobycreeknordic #loppet

https://tobycreeknordic.com

The ice may be in but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily thick enough to play on safely.
The Whiteway is not open at this point in time.
As always, we will continue to post trail conditions on both Instagram and Facebook as available. We have also teamed up with Nordic Pulse to update grooming conditions in real time.
We have heard that sections of the lake are being covered in rocks as people test the ice thickness. While this is a super fun activity, it will hamper future grooming efforts.
To everyone that has purchased their membership or Tri-Area pass, thank you for supporting the club! If you haven’t done so already, be sure to head to our website and grab yours today.

#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic #whiteway #winterfun #icesafety

https://tobycreeknordic.com/membership/

Join us for our AGM tomorrow night!!
When: Thursday, Nov 10th, 7-9pm.
Where: Copper Point Resort. Admission by donation at the door.
What: In addition to appetizers and a cash bar, we will also have presenters Stefan and Shelley Kuhn.
We’d love to see you there!
#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic

Photo credit Coach Cam!

Nordic Season is just around the corner!
Grab your membership today and cash in on the Early Bird savings. Whether you purchase the Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club membership or the Tri-Area pass, you’ll get to enjoy amazing skiing in the Columbia Valley.
The special ends today, Nov 8, so don’t delay!
#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic #nipika #panoramanordic

The Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is excited to host the 2022 AGM on Thursday November 10, 2022.
This year’s event will take place at Copper Point Resort from 7-9pm. Admission is by donation at the door.
In addition to appetizers and a cash bar, we are honoured to have presenters Stefan and Shelley Kuhn speak at this year’s event - A Canadian Nordic Olympian and Aussie Strength Coach. A Story of Nordic Ski Love.
Stefan Kuhn's Olympic journey is a dynamic story. Stefan was one of the nation’s best junior athletes when he quit ski racing to embark on a journey to discover what was “missing" in his life…only to find in himself that Olympic Level Skiing was the missing piece!
Stefan then made an epic comeback, chef-ing and racing to his dream of skiing at the 2010 Olympics. It’s safe to say that Nordic skiing is in his blood!! Now with 3 young kids and a desire to share the joys of his sport with his brood, Stefan is excited to come full circle with the Toby Creek Ski Club.
Meanwhile, Shelley’s Nordic story began in Canmore where she started her business at the Canmore Nordic Centre, aiming to be a strength and power coach to the nation’s best athletes. Not really knowing Nordic sports, but being a specialist in movement training, she began working with the Alberta World Cup Academy, which became the wind beneath her wings: she then continued to work for the Canadian Sports Institute, training Canada’s National Ski, Biathlon and Para-nordic Ski Teams.
Shelley enjoys being out on her classic skis, in total awe of Olympian Husband dragging the twins, and watching the love of winter develop in their daughter’s eyes.

Mr and Mrs Kuhn are delighted to be part of the 2022 AGM and thank you for the opportunity.

Photos courtesy of the Kuhns.
We look forward to seeing everyone November 10 at 7 pm!
#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic

Here's our new logo!

Lake Windermere Whiteway on Family Day Weekend 2020. Thanks Columbia Valley Community Economic Development for the photo! 🙂

Come and ski with us!
Toby Creek Nordic offers fun programming for both youth and adult. (Gear rental available for youth programming, only).

Come and ski with us!
Toby Creek Nordic offers fun programming for both youth and adults. (Gear rental available for youth programming, only).

Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Loppet weekend! For the first time since the 2019/20 season, we will once again be hosting a club favourite event and this year it comes with an exciting twist!

We have teamed up with our Tri –Area Pass partners, Nipika Mountain Resort and Panorama Nordic Centre, to make the Loppet even more exciting for everyone.

This year’s classic races will take place on Saturday Jan 28 2023 at Nipika and the skate events will be held on Sunday the 29 at Panorama Nordic Centre.

Both the classic and the skate events will host distances of 1.5, 3, 7.5, 15 and 30 km.

For more details on race times, package pickup and pricing, head to
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=29993&lan=1&cartlevel=1

Early Bird Pricing end Dec 15th 2022 and registration closes January 23, 2023.

This fun event is not only a great chance to come together to enjoy the love of Nordic but it is also a major fundraising event for the ski club. We thank everyone involved for making this great event happen.

If you have any questions, please email loppet@tobycreeknordic.ac

Photo credit to Coach Cam.

Anyone else excited for the snow to fly? This sure seems to be the Fall that keeps on giving in terms of gorgeous weather!
Don’t let this warm weather fool you into missing out on savings with your Toby Creek Nordic membership!

Early Bird Special
Both the Tri-Area Pass and the classic Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club memberships are on Early Bird special until November 8, 2022. (Previous communication states Nov 4 but it is Nov 8)

AGM
We will be holding our AGM on Thursday November 10 from 7 pm to 9pm at Copper Point Resort. We are planning a fun night, just like the good ol’days with presenters, socializing and appetizers. We will send out more details shortly so mark your calendars.

Volunteers
Our youth programming is looking for two coaches to help run our Saturday programs. Basic skills in both classic and skate skiing is required.
The club offers a free Nordic ski program at our local elementary schools and this year we are in need of a Ski S’kool coordinator. Our past coordinator, Penny Powers, is stepping down after years of generously volunteering.
Our hugely successful Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour fundraiser is in need of volunteers for the committee. Since this program has been running for a while, much of the frame work is in place but we need people to take the reins from Penny and Heather as they step away after years of taking on this project.
We are also looking to recruit Board Members. Specifically we are looking to fill the roles of Secretary and Events Coordinator.
If you are interested in helping out with any of these positions, please contact us at info@tobycreeknordic.ca or come to the AGM to find out more.

Youth Gear Rental
This year’s gear rental will be held on Saturday November 12 from 10 am- 12 pm at the new storage locker.
As always, youth must be club members and a part of a youth program in order to rent club gear. Details will be circulated by email prior to the Gear Rental Day.

We look forward to seeing everyone at this year's AGM!

Photo by Coach Cam

Anyone else dreaming of snow??
Be ready for when it hits. Get your Early Bird membership before Nov 4 and save! Both the classic Toby Creek Memebrship and the Tri-Area pass (TCNSC, Nipika and Panorama Nordic) are available here
https://tobycreeknordic.com/membership/

#invermere #columbiavalley #nipikw #panorama #whiteway

Volunteers Needed!

Our club runs thanks in part to the volunteers who offer their time to coach programming, help with events, run committees and sit on our board of directors. This season we are looking for a few members to join our Board of Directors, coach our youth programs and be involved in one of our main committees.

Board of Director Members
Secretary - After many years , our wonderful secretary Meredith will be stepping down from her position. If you are an organized individual who is keen to join our group, we would love to chat with you! We meet once a month from September to June for two hours. Your skills will help to keep record of the meetings and help keep the other directors on task for club affairs.
Events Co-Ordinator - The club is also looking for an events co-ordinator. If you are someone who loves to socialize and see members out enjoying events like the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, Loppets, ski nights and other fun activities, please consider jumping on board. We have a few events already in place and there will be support from other directors available in guiding these events as well. We are also always open to hosting new events if they are the right fit for our club.

Ski Coaches
Our Jackrabbit and Track Attack programs are a huge part of our club and 100% volunteer based; all positions must be filled before our season begins. Volunteers are necessary to coach our small groups and we are currently in need of 2 coaches for our Saturday morning sessions. These fun programs introduce and foster the love of skiing that will take our children into a lifelong love of healthy outdoor activities. We provide all of the necessary training to support you with fun, fast moving games and lessons for the kids, great discounts on the trail passes and we even keep you warm with a coveted Red Coaches jacket. Our coaching needs at this time would require a basic knowledge of both skate and classic skiing as these kids are near the age of transitioning from learn to ski to learn to train programs. Please reach out to Alaina, our skills coordinator, for more information and to sign up. youthprograms@tobycreeknordic.ca

Banff Film Fest World Tour Committee
This year we will also be saying a huge “Thank You” to Penny and Heather as they step down from co-ordinating the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. This evening of films has been a major fundraising event for the club for many years so much of the leg-work is already in place but we need some people to step in and facilitate the event. If you have ever wanted to be a part of this incredible fundraising evening, we would love to have you!

If you would like more information, please email info@tobycreeknordic.ca. We will be hosting our AGM in early November where new board members will be announced.

Photo by Dallas

Anyone else jumping for joy that programming is open for the 2022/23 season?
Early bird memberships are on sale and both youth and adult programming is open! Head over to our website to join today!

https://tobycreeknordic.com/about-us/

#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic #winterfun

Photo credit to Vanya!

Your final reminder!!!
The Super Early Bird Sales end tonight!
Head over to our website and grab either the classic Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club membership or the Tri-Area pass which includes the Nordic trails at Nipika and Panorama. Either way you enjoy savings on ski trails you know you’ll be enjoying all winter long.
While you’re there sign up for our amazing programming too!

https://tobycreeknordic.com/membership/

#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic #nipika #panoramanordiccenter #superearlybird

Ready, aim, fire!!!
Toby Creek Nordic Ski Club programming has launched!
If you are interested in taking part in the adult or children’s programming, head over to the website today. All program participants require either the classic TCNCS membership or the Tri-Area pass depending on the program they enter (info on website) which are on super early bird special until September 5.

https://tobycreeknordic.com/programs/

#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic #nordicprograms #winterfun

Photo credit to Vanya!

Super Early Bird Sale ends September 5th! Don't miss out on these great deals.
With two options, there is something for everyone.
The Tri-Area Pass gives you access to the trails at Nipika and Panorama Nordic, while also supporting the trails on the Whiteway and Junior Johnson and you become a TCNSC member.
If you prefer to simply become a TCNSC member, there is an option for that as well.
Either way, head over to our website before September 5th to take advantage of these incredible savings.

https://tobycreeknordic.com/membership/

Memberships are on sale now and if you purchase before September 5 you will enjoy great savings.

If you love to ski Panorama Nordic Centre, Nipika Mountain Resort and the Whiteway, the Tri-Area pass is for you! You will have access to both resorts' trails and will help support the trails on the Whiteway and the Junior Johnson and the club at large.

If you prefer to stick to the Whiteway and the Junior Johnson and want to support the club's efforts, the original Toby Creek/Whiteway membership is just the ticket.

Regardless of which membership you purchase, you will become a member of the Toby Creek Nordic Club and, as such, you will get a host of benefits including but not limited to, the following:
-Access to club programming from Bunnies through to Adult programming.
-Discounts for club events, including the Loppet, the Whiteway Challenge and the Banff Mountain Film Fest.
-Insurance with Nordic Canada and a subscription to CCBC Ski Magazine.
-$100 dollars off a new set of tires at Kal-Tire (offer good until Sept 30 2022) Your coupon will come in the CCBC annual magazine.
-Discounts at a variety of local businesses.
-Opportunity to vote at our Annual General Meeting

If you are a current 2022-2023 Panorama Alpine pass holder, you will need the current pass number to qualify for the alpine pass holder discount.

If you are a skier with disabilities please email membership@tobycreeknordic.ca before purchase to access your pricing discount.

For more information please email membership@tobycreeknordic.ca

To purchase your membership, head over to https://tobycreeknordic.com/membership/

What are you waiting for? The Super Early Bird specials are on now until September 5!
The Tri-Area pass gets you access to the amazing trails at Panorama Nordic Centre and Nipika, as well as your Toby Creek Nordic/Whiteway membership.
The classic Toby Creek/Whiteway memberships are also on special.
Either way it’s a reason to get excited for Nordic season while enjoying great savings!

https://tobycreeknordic.com/membership/

#invermere #columbiavalley #tobycreeknordic #superearlybird #columbiavalleynordic #nipikamountainresort #panoramanordic

It's been said that the Creekers are keen when it comes to Nordic!
Join in on the enthusiasm while taking advantage of great savings today! Get your Super Early Bird pass before September 5th.
With two great options to choose from, there is something for everyone.
If you love skiing the Whiteway, Nipika and Panorama Nordic Centre, the Tri-Area Pass is back after a hugely successful first year. If you prefer to stick to the Whiteway in the winter, the classic Toby Creek/Whiteway membership may be your preference.
Etiher way head over to our website today to get one step closer to an amazing Nordic season!
https://tobycreeknordic.com/membership/

#invermere #columbiavalley #nordic #triareapass #tobycreek #nipika #whiteway #panoramanordiccenter

It may be summer but that doesn't mean it's too early to get geared up for ski season.

In addition to selling our classic Toby Creek Nordic/Whiteway Membership, we are once again teaming up with Nipika Mountain Resort and Panorama Nordic Centre to offer the Tri-Area Pass.

The Super Early Bird sale for both the Toby Creek Nordic/Whiteway memberships and the Tri-Are Pass is now open. These incredible prices will be in effect until September 5th. Early Bird Pricing will go into effect from September 6th through to November 8th. After that regular pricing will go back into effect.

Head over to our website tobycreeknordic.com/membership for all the details and pricing schedule.

Don't miss out on these savings!

The World Tour is happening April 30. Details in photo.

The World Tour is happening April 30. Details in photo.