WELCOME ...
Welcome to Lappe Nordic Ski Club's website. We are a family-friendly volunteer-based recreation, fitness, skill development and racing ski club. We offer programs for all levels from the 4+ Bunny to the 50+ Master.
Fresh Air Race #5 March 21 (last one)
Fresh Air is once again sponsoring our Thursday evening fun race series for age categories Atom boys & girls to Masters men & women. See the poster for details about start times, prizes, and fees. Note that race fees do NOT include trail pass fees.
Registration is on site and closes at 6:30 pm with race start at 7:00 pm.
Here it is – the last Fresh Air race of the season; and it’s a fun one, a team relay with both techniques. After registration (closes at 6:30), Paul Inkila will put together teams of two with the goal to try to balance teams. Each of the two team members will ski one lap classic technique and one lap free (classic or skate – you choose) technique. See the PDF with course and category information.
24/8 Hour SkiLAY, March 30 & 31
A new name (formerly "relay") and a new time category (8 hours). Check out our SkiLAY poster, SkiLAY Race Notice, and Course Map & Profile.
Test your mettle in this unique event with 24 and 8 hour categories, either in teams or solo. Beat the records and take home the glory! Can you ski 407.8 km in 24 hours?
- 8 hour starts Saturday at 11:00 am & finishes at 7:00 pm
- 24 hour starts Saturday at 11:00 am & finishes Sunday at 11:00 am
- Grand prize draw from among fundraisers - this is a fund raiser event for Lappe Nordic and NTDC-TBay. Get the pledge form here.
- Draw prizes - more kilometres skied = more chances to w.in
- Cash prizes for new course records
- On-site sleeping arrangements
- Breakfast of Champions
- Pot luck supper
- Eat, sleep, ski, repeat!
Registration is here on Zone4! Take advantage of the "early bird" fee by registering before midnight March 22.
Run & Ski, April 6
Our last race, end of season awards, BBQ, and the famous kilometer board draw (must be there to win) all kick off at 10:30 am on Saturday, April 6. Poster
Will you be the fastest or slowest through the exchange zone? We have prizes for both plus other race awards and draw prizes. Check out the courses to see the fun we have planned.
Registration is here on Zone4 and closes at midnight Thursday, April 4. Late registration with $10 late fee will take place at Lappe from 9:30 - 10:30 (credit card only) on race day.
Spring Kids Running Wild, May 14 - June 18
Get ready for the infamous Kids Running Wild spring session. Practices are held at various in-town locations on Tuesdays from 6-7:30. Open to ages 4-12. See the poster, spread the word. Registration avialable soon.
Annual General Meeting, May 21
It's your club, come out to find out more and have your say. May 21, 7pm at the Centennial Park Chalet. Poster
HELPFUL LINKS
- Club & Program registration on Zone4
- Check out the monthly informative Club Newsletters with amazing updates and information.
- Need information or clarification about Lappe's fall or winter programs, or anything else about the club? Contact Lappe Program Manager: Rena Viehbeck
- Program options simplified
- Plan your ski season with the 2018/2019 Calendar
- Club volunteer, bingo policies and other policies. Visit Club Info.
Lappe's Top Racers' Blogs
Catch up on how Lappe's top racers are doing on the circuit by visiting the blog for Evan Palmer-Charrette and the blog for Annika Richardson.
Social Media
Although the most up-to date information about the club will always be found on this page you can Follow us on Facebook or join the Friends of Lappe Facebook Group. Members post great pictures and information.
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