The term loppet (pronounced luu-pit) is a Scandinavian term that means either: a long distance nordic ski race or event, or a bunch of people having fun nordic skiing together. Our Nordic events brings together a community of passionate individuals who revel in the joy of skiing. Experience the ultimate combination of winter fun and fitness at the Nordic resorts/clubs along the Powder Highway.
BLACK JACK CROSS COUNTRY CLUB
Located near RED Mountain Resort, Black Jack ranks as one of the premier cross-country ski facilities in western Canada because of its variety of trails, excellent grooming, abundant and reliable snowfall and proximity to the mountain community of Rossland.
~ Jan 20-21, 2024: Kootenay Cup #1 & #2 Race Series
DAWN MOUNTAIN NORDIC CENTRE
Golden’s Nordic Centre offers 33-km (21-mi) of world-class cross-country skiing track set for both classic and skate skiing, groomed with snowmobiles and a Bombardier 400 Snow Cat. The high elevation of the Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre, located next to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, guarantees excellent snow conditions, from early to late in the season.
~ Feb TBA, 2024: Huckleberry Loppet
FERNIE NORDIC SKIING
Discover the thrill of tackling over 42-km of meticulously maintained cross-country trails across four exceptional zones in Fernie. From beginner-friendly circuits to challenging routes, Fernie offers a wide range of trails that span the Elk Valley Nordic Centre, Fernie Alpine Resort Cross-Country Ski Trails, Fernie Golf Club Cross-Country Ski Trails, and Montane Nordic & Multi-Use Trails. Immerse yourself in breathtaking vistas of majestic mountains and snow-covered forests as you venture through these diverse trails.
~ Events TBA
INVERMERE NORDIC SKIING – THE WHITEWAY & PANORAMA RESORT
A Powder Highway nordic tour wouldn’t be complete without a stop at Lake Windermere’s The Whiteway, near Fairmont Hot Springs Ski Resort and Panorama Ski Resort, is a 30+ km groomed loop paired with the world’s longest ice-skating trail (that connects Invermere & Windermere).
Farther up Toby Creek, a smaller, 3-km groomed nordic trail can be found at the Lake Lillian Whiteway. Bring your hot chocolate and picnic lunch to the Hale Hut, located 5-km out on the Panorama Nordic Centre at Greywolf trails.
~ Jan 27, 2024: Classic Ski at Nipika Resort
~ Jan 28, 2024: Skate Ski at Panorama Resort
KIMBERLEY NORDIC CLUB
The Nordic Centre has boomed in recent years to become one of the largest Nordic Clubs in BC. Recent trail and stadium expansions and a planned EV charging station ensure a great experience, and accessibility for modern travellers visiting Kimberley and the Kimberley Alpine Resort. The newer Larch Loops visits some of the last, and tallest old-growth western larch trees in BC, while original trails like Snowbird and Roller Coaster continue to be family favourites.
~ New Year’s Eve Torchlight Ski
NELSON NORDIC SKI CLUB
The Nordic Club grooms a diverse network of nordic trails at the Apex-Busk area at the base of the Whitewater Ski Resort road. The club has a great warming lodge, and the trails wind through magical remnant cedars of the interior temperature snowforest.
~ Feb 17, 2024: Kootenay Cup Race Series
NIPIKA MOUNTAIN RESORT
Deep in the Rockies just off Highway 93 through Kootenay National Park (a short drive from Panorama Mountain Resort) you’ll find Nipika Mountain Resort, which offers over 50-km of groomed trails at the Cross River Canyon Recreation Site. The natural stone bridge over the Cross River Canyon is a natural wonder of the Rockies, making Nipika an unforgettable nordic ski destination.
~ Jan 27-28, 2024: Nipika-Panorama Loppet Weekend
REVELSTOKE NORDIC SKI CLUB
The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club, near the Revelstoke Mountain Resort, has been offering nordic skiing since 1891. The club maintains a system of ski trails in the Mount Macpherson Recreation Area. The trailhead is 7-km (4-mi) south of Revelstoke on Highway 23, at an elevation of about 640 metres. There are 30-km (19-mi) of groomed trail of which are lit for night skiing.
~ Dec 30, 2023: Okanagan Cup Race
~ Jan 1, 2024: Lantern Ski
Whether you are skiing for views, hot chocolate, and kids’ rosy cheeks, or you are part of the Strava tribe, shaving off seconds training for the next nordic race, you’ll find something to drop your jaw and light up your winter smile in the hundreds of kilometers of world-class nordic trails along the Powder Highway.
