UPDATE January 30, 2021:
Trail Lighting:
We are very fortunate to have approximately 5km of lit trails at Wapiti Nordic. Lights are turned on from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on Monday - Thursday evenings on the following trails (see Complete Trail System map):
WNSC members and day pass holders are welcome to use the Lodge for cross country ski activities for personal recreation purposes and club programs. Unfortunately, due to the demands placed on volunteers, we do not rent out the lodge for third party events (e.g. weddings) unless the group wishes to incorporate trail activities e.g. ski, snowshoe, run, hike. See our Group Use page.
Members can always access the trails (see updated conditions) 24/7, and there are pit toilets beside the lodge.
Summer Hours
The Lodge does not open in the Summer; membership includes trail access only. Pit toilets are available beside the Lodge.
Lodge Amenities:
General: 2,000 sq ft two storey building
Lower floor: waxing tables, equipment rental, washrooms with shower, outdoor deck.
Upper floor: meeting space, wood burning stove, kitchen, wheel chair accessible washroom, outdoor deck.
Sorry - Wapiti Nordic does not permit private lodge rentals for weddings etc.
Lodge Etiquette:
- Effective Sunday, Jan 31st, our day lodge will be offering limited warming access on WEEKENDS between 12noon - 5:00pm as permitted by Provincial Outdoor Winter Recreation guidelines. The addition of extra staff and colder temperatures have precipitated this change.
- Your safety and that of our staff and volunteers remains our #1 priority as we take this next step.
- Expectations will be: Change - Ski - Change - Head Home (no indoor socializing permitted before or after skiing or other activities).
- Please respect the following guidelines when accessing Steve Cooper Lodge:
> LOWER LEVEL RENTAL & WAXING AREA
- Accessible only for those with confirmed bookings for weekend equipment rental or waxing station (coming soon!)
- Rentals and waxing time slots must be booked by 12pm the day prior (no exceptions)
- Bookings can be made through the website
- Face masks are mandatory (available if needed)
- Capacity is limited to 8 individuals at a time (including staff / volunteers)
> UPPER LEVEL WARMING AREA
- Limit lodge use to time needed to gear up, warm up, or use the washroom – no socializing, eating, watching lessons, etc.
- Face masks are mandatory (unless <2yrs old or otherwise exempt)
- Practice proper hand hygiene
- Maintain physical distancing from those not in your household* (as per current Provincial guidelines in effect)
- Capacity is limited to 15 individuals (including staff / volunteers)
- Our commitment to your safety includes:
- Enhanced and appropriate cleaning and disinfecting practices throughout the lodge
- Rental equipment and waxing stations prepped, as per bookings, and cleaned and sanitized after each use
- Face masks worn by staff and volunteers at all times when indoors
- Lodge capacity limits accurately calculated and visibly posted
- Staff monitoring and enforcing capacity limits and intended lodge use as outlined above (please be respectful at all times) - The staff and WNSC Board will be monitoring the response to this additional Lodge access and adjusting as deemed necessary or allowable, in accordance with Provincial COVID-19 guidelines. We will continue to provide the best experience possible for our valued patrons!
- Trails remain open 24/7 - be sure to check Trail Conditions before you head out.
- Keep 2m apart from persons not from your household.
- If the lodge is closed, outhouses are available off the main parking lot behind the timing tower or at the biathlon range.
- Group fire pit is closed until further notice.
- Rental update
- Adult Lesson update
- Thank you for your patience and understanding
Trail Lighting:
We are very fortunate to have approximately 5km of lit trails at Wapiti Nordic. Lights are turned on from 5:00pm - 9:00pm on Monday - Thursday evenings on the following trails (see Complete Trail System map):
- Main stadium
- Biathlon stadium
- Big Dipper
- South loop along Highway 40.
- Always bring a headlamp in case you are inspired to travel beyond our lit trails!
WNSC members and day pass holders are welcome to use the Lodge for cross country ski activities for personal recreation purposes and club programs. Unfortunately, due to the demands placed on volunteers, we do not rent out the lodge for third party events (e.g. weddings) unless the group wishes to incorporate trail activities e.g. ski, snowshoe, run, hike. See our Group Use page.
Members can always access the trails (see updated conditions) 24/7, and there are pit toilets beside the lodge.
Summer Hours
The Lodge does not open in the Summer; membership includes trail access only. Pit toilets are available beside the Lodge.
Lodge Amenities:
General: 2,000 sq ft two storey building
Lower floor: waxing tables, equipment rental, washrooms with shower, outdoor deck.
Upper floor: meeting space, wood burning stove, kitchen, wheel chair accessible washroom, outdoor deck.
Sorry - Wapiti Nordic does not permit private lodge rentals for weddings etc.
Lodge Etiquette:
- Personal items are left at owner's risk - indoors and outdoors
- Please remove muddy shoes or boots
- Knock off excessive snow from footwear before entering the building
- No smoking indoors or on any of the outdoor decks
- Water in the kitchen is not potable / for consumption. Please bring your own.
- Use caution in the waxing room - the floor can be slippery
- Use common sense and tidy up afterwards: put tables & chairs away, do not leave any food items