Skiing is a safe activity for this pandemic season. Skiing on groomed trails provides the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and get some quality exercise. Social distancing is easy to do on a variety of trails. Our programs are on hold until the Health Regulations deem it safe to proceed. Also the warming huts are closed due to Covid so be sure to prepare yourself well to keep warm and safe.
The Pinawa Golf Course would like to remind you to stay off of the Greens, Tee blocks and Sand traps on the golf course trail. Thank-you.
Recent News
Covid Update - All Cabins ClosedThe Public Health Orders just issued say that warming huts used for recreation must be closed during Code Red status.The full text says:ORDER 10 10(1)
Outdoor recreational facilities such as football and soccer fields,
skateboard parks, playgrounds, hockey rinks and toboggan slides must be
closed while these Orders are in effect. 10(2) Outdoor recreational activities such as cross-country skiing, running and snowmobiling may
take place while these Orders are in effect, as long as all
participants maintain a separation of at least two metres from each
other. 10(3) Dressing rooms, warming shacks and other indoor facilities associated with outdoor sporting or recreational activities must be closed while these Orders are in effect.So lets ...
Posted Nov 23, 2020, 6:58 PM by Willy Froese
2020/2021 Club RegistrationRegistration on Zone4 is now open. Refer to the Membership page or go direct to Zone4.Ski Swap Shop is not being held this year, we are sorry to hear. With the present Covid infection rates, it is not deemed safe.This winter there may be some changes for the ski club and we
will follow the Manitoba regulations set out by the province and the
Cross-Country Ski Association of Manitoba. (CCSAM) We will keep you
informed as we learn what is expected.
Posted Oct 17, 2020, 6:31 PM by Ski Club Webmaster
2020 Loppet Results and PhotosFind the Loppet results in the linked PDF, and Derek Owens photos 'On the Course' by following this link. Also see photos of the Loppet by Kneale Quayle here.
Posted Feb 19, 2020, 6:24 PM by Willy Froese
The Doreen and Robert Dick StoryWhiteshell Cross Country Ski Club hosts Doreen and Robert Dick Memorial Ski Tour in support of the ALS Society of ManitobaDoreen and Robert DickSince February 2002 the Whiteshell Cross Country Ski club has hosted the annual Doreen Dick Fortitude Ski Tour. In 2013, the ski club honoured the memory of both Doreen and Robert Dick, who were a vital part of our ski club and community by hosting the first Doreen and Robert Dick Memorial Ski Tour in support of the ALS Society of Manitoba. The event which brought out 55 skiers who raised 8, 213.00 for Manitobans living with ALS was considered a success and The Whiteshell Ski Club has decided to run a modified version ...
Posted Feb 5, 2019, 1:13 PM by Willy Froese
Jan 17th UpdateGolf course: Skate deck – set – Saturday Jan 16 (AM). Classic – set – Saturday Jan 16 (AM) – note new start area near golf course club house - some signage still pending. Red trail Skate deck & Classic set Friday Jan 15. Blue Set Jan 17 (AM) : Conditions: base firm; track - generally straight, incomplete depth; some exposed rock and vegetation. English River Set Jan 16th (AM): Conditions: base soft; track - affected by micro contours but generally complete depth; some exposed rock and vegetation.
Posted by Willy Froese
Dec 30Golf course: newly groomed skate. Classic well skied-in.Red. New skate and classic today. Watch for rough patches.Blue : base graded yesterday. New classic set today. Track shallow in places. Base smooth. Some exposed rock, vegetation and roots.
Posted Dec 30, 2020, 5:42 PM by Willy Froese
Dec 26Golf course set and groomed, Classic and SkateRed Trail - Classic only. Rough base.All other trails remain closed.A reminder to dress for conditions as the warming cabins are closed due to Covid Restrictions.
Posted Dec 26, 2020, 2:48 PM by Willy Froese
Dec 19 ConditionsTrails update – as of 13h00 Dec 19. ·
Golf course – south side
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New skate track started – base soft – not recommended for skiing until Dec 20
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New classic track – soft base but usable·
Golf course – North side
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Skate track – newly packed – still rough but usable
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Classic track – partially snowed in, mostly usable·
Red Trail –
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Second packing done on skate track - base rough but usable.
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Watch for exposed rocks, vegetation and rough surfaces
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Reminder: Red trail cabin is closed; no gatherings allowed at this (or any) facility.·
All other WSSCS not suitable for skiing.
Posted Dec 19, 2020, 7:36 PM by Willy Froese
