Caledonia Nordic

We’re gearing up for another season of the Everyone Rides program!
This spring, the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is teaching bike safety and skills to grades 4 & 5s at seven elementary schools across Prince George.
Huge thanks to the Government of British Columbia for generously funding this program!

Interested in bringing the program to your school?

Learn more at: https://caledonianordic.com/programs/learn-2-ride/

A huge thank you to our good friends at Sunbelt Rentals for their continued support.

This spring, they were kind enough to once again support our club by providing the necessary equipment to help with some major spring cleanup projects and a full sweep of our paved trail network. These projects make a big difference as we transition into summer operations and prepare the trails for the many users who enjoy them year-round.

We truly appreciate Sunbelt Rentals ongoing support of the club and the many community projects happening out at Otway. Partnerships like this help keep our trails and facilities in great shape for everyone. Thank you for being part of what we do!

🏃‍♀️🌲 The Backyard Ultra Lite is BACK! 🌲🏃‍♂️

Join us Sunday, September 20th for the 2nd Annual Backyard Ultra Lite at Otway!

Recreational / team category & decreasing lap time to last person standing ( or running) category

This fun community event is a fundraiser supporting the XC & Biathlon Race Teams at the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club.

Expect sweet prizes, super delish snacks 🍪, great people, and a whole lot of trail miles.

More details coming soon, but registration is OPEN now:
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41936

Our Spring Bike Sessions kick off next week, and we still have a few spots available in select programs. With trails opening up and conditions improving every day, we are excited to get kids back out on the trails for another awesome season.

Spring Sessions:
Wednesdays (6:00–8:00 PM): May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17
Saturdays (10:00 AM–12:00 PM): May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20

Remaining Summer Camp space:
August 10–14
August 17–21

If your rider is planning to join us this season, now is a great time to register!

Register now and come ride with us this Spring and Summer!
https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=41351

Bike programs are filling up, and we still have members skiing!!

If you are planning to get your young rider involved this Spring or Summer, now is a good time to get registered. We are seeing strong interest again this year, and a number of programs are getting close to full.

Spring Sessions:
Wednesdays (6:00–8:00 PM): May 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17
Saturdays (10:00 AM–12:00 PM): May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20

Remaining Summer Camp space:
July 27–31
August 10–14
August 17–21

Once spots are gone, we are not able to add more—so do not leave it too long:

https://caledonianordic.com/programs-lessons/summer-programs/

The Disc Golf Course is officially OPEN!

There is still a bit of everything out there right now—snow, ice, mud and some early spring conditions—so please take it easy and watch your footing as you make your way around the course.

We are also still seeing a few skiers out squeezing in those final laps of the season. Give them a heads up, take a look before you throw, and use a spotter.

A little awareness goes a long way this time of year—let’s all share the space and keep it fun and safe for everyone.

Enjoy getting back out there

Hear from Oscar Nelson and Maisie Hoehn along with their coach Tuppy Hoehn on a banner performance at IBU Biathlon Nationals that will see multiple medals brought back to the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club.

WATCH: https://watch.pattisonmedia.com/[PROPERTY]/c78bf4d7-f9ac-4ba6-abbb-7c7b11443bd6

Trail Update from the Grooming Team

The crew was out today checking in on the full trail network, and well… it is officially spring skiing season.

As mentioned yesterday, grooming has wrapped up for the year. What is out there now is a mix of everything—some awesome sections, but also icy sections , the shiny, slippery kind, dirt patches that will stop you in your tracks, and a few muddy spots that might try to claim your skis for good.

Will that stop some of you from skiing? Not a chance—and we love that. But it does mean we are now shifting into multi-use trails until the snow is gone.

Here is what that looks like:
- You may see dogs in areas you normally would not—please clean up after them
- Fatbikers may be out exploring the Nordic trails
- Main lodge and bathrooms will be open 9am-430pm weekdays
- Runners/walkers—please stick to singletrack where possible (footprints are tough on ski trails)
- Disc golf course remains closed for now

At the end of the day, it is that in-between season. Let’s be patient, respectful, and look out for each other out there.

If you are heading out for a ski, feel free to go by donation. We have also wrapped up rentals to protect the gear from these conditions.

Get out there, have some fun, and enjoy the last stretch of winte