Trail Grooming Status:
- UPDATE: Sunday, Jan 23, 2022: Wind warning in effect for the Grande Prairie region. We had several trees down on the trails from Saturday's wind, and more could happen today with winds gusting to 90km/hr. If you choose to use our trails please proceed with extreme caution. Snow conditions are poor for skate and deteriorating quickly for snowshoeing too.
- UPDATE: Saturday, Jan 22 @ 9:30am: Classic trails have been compromised by warm temps - icy and glazed - not recommended. Classic lessons and classic ski rentals have been cancelled for today. Skate is soft - use own discretion. Caution on all trails while strong winds still in effect. Caution also on highways and parking lots too with water on top of ice.
- UPDATE: Tuesday, Jan 18th: North Trail skate and classic re-worked today. All except Camelbacks. Expect Electric Ave to be completed this morning.
- UPDATE: Sunday, Jan 16th: North trail skate lane has been groomed this morning - enjoy! Classic skiers watch for debris in the track!
- UPDATE: Fri, Jan 14, 2022: New classic track on North trails.
- UPDATE: Thursday, Jan 13, 2022: North and South skate trails packed and groomed in the last 48 hours. Enjoy these fantastic conditions! And we are working on our parking lots and a plan moving forward - thanks for your patience!
- LODGE INFO for Winter 2021 (Nov 26, 2021): We will NOT be implementing the Provincial Restrictions Exemptions Program (REP) so proof of vaccination is not required to enter but the lodge occupancy will be reduced to 1/3 of normal fire code = 34 persons maximum (upstairs) and 15 persons maximum (downstairs). Masks are mandatory indoors.
Trail Maps:
Purple trails start at the main (Steve Cooper) lodge while pink trails start from the North parking lot off Highway 40. We recommend that you print a copy of the map at home and bring it in your pocket. Phones can "die" quickly in the cold! There are permanent trail maps posted at each intersection. Note that dogs are only permitted on the North (pink) trails as noted below. Snowshoers, fat bikes and hikers are restricted to Multi Use trails ONLY during winter months. Groomed trails are for skiing only. Thank you.
Purple trails start at the main (Steve Cooper) lodge while pink trails start from the North parking lot off Highway 40. We recommend that you print a copy of the map at home and bring it in your pocket. Phones can "die" quickly in the cold! There are permanent trail maps posted at each intersection. Note that dogs are only permitted on the North (pink) trails as noted below. Snowshoers, fat bikes and hikers are restricted to Multi Use trails ONLY during winter months. Groomed trails are for skiing only. Thank you.
COMPLETE TRAIL SYSTEM + LEVELS OF DIFFICULTY As shown above. This is a georeferenced PDF - download this to your phone on an App such as Avenza Maps to see where you are real time while out skiing! |
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Multi-Use Trail System:
The Multi-Use Trail System was added November 2018 for snowshoers, back country skiers and fat biking and provides a unique experience for non nordic users to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months. Trail head signs have been posted, the mapping (on Trailforks) is up to date, and new trail navigation markers are in place. See the maps above. Dogs are permitted on the NORTH multi use trails if accompanying snowshoers, back county skiers or fat bikes - sorry no pedestrian users during the winter. See our Fat Bike page for further information.
Trails with Lighting - commenced Monday, November 22, 2021
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 above):
Report a problem:
If you experience a blockage on the trail, please email us and provide specific information (trail name, location, etc) where possible
Trail Etiquette:
Please review here before using our trail network
Trailforks:
See our Mountain Bike page for additional info on trail maps and elevation profiles recorded by local trail enthusiasts!Saturdaw
Inclement Weather: Please check on Facebook if there is inclement weather. The lodge is generally closed early if the roads are bad due to freezing rain or heavy rain. Each program informs the participants what their cut off temperature is. For example the Chicks program uses a cut off of -25 C. On evenings that the temperature is -30 by 5 pm the lodge is closed early. These guidelines have been developed based on the number of skiers that come out, and to ensure the safety of WNSC staff and volunteers. As always the trails are open 24/7.
The Multi-Use Trail System was added November 2018 for snowshoers, back country skiers and fat biking and provides a unique experience for non nordic users to enjoy the outdoors during the winter months. Trail head signs have been posted, the mapping (on Trailforks) is up to date, and new trail navigation markers are in place. See the maps above. Dogs are permitted on the NORTH multi use trails if accompanying snowshoers, back county skiers or fat bikes - sorry no pedestrian users during the winter. See our Fat Bike page for further information.
Trails with Lighting - commenced Monday, November 22, 2021
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 above):
- 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!
Report a problem:
If you experience a blockage on the trail, please email us and provide specific information (trail name, location, etc) where possible
Trail Etiquette:
Please review here before using our trail network
Trailforks:
See our Mountain Bike page for additional info on trail maps and elevation profiles recorded by local trail enthusiasts!Saturdaw
Inclement Weather: Please check on Facebook if there is inclement weather. The lodge is generally closed early if the roads are bad due to freezing rain or heavy rain. Each program informs the participants what their cut off temperature is. For example the Chicks program uses a cut off of -25 C. On evenings that the temperature is -30 by 5 pm the lodge is closed early. These guidelines have been developed based on the number of skiers that come out, and to ensure the safety of WNSC staff and volunteers. As always the trails are open 24/7.