News & Events
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EVENTS CALENDAR
Posted: March 13, 2023
Posted: February 21, 2023
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Posted: February 9, 2023
Posted: February 27, 2023
Posted: January 25, 2023
Posted: January 18, 2023
2022 Annual General Meeting
Join us for an overview of last ski season, a preview of the upcoming season, and board nominations.
Come to learn more about the ski club or to get involved!
Posted: September 25, 2022
Top of The World Loppet 2022
Hold the ski! It is that time of year again!
Come join us on Saturday, April 2 to put your ski skills to the test with the Top of the World Loppet. It is as easy as 1, 2, 3.
1) Pick a distance (15km, 10km, 5km, 3.5 km, 0.5km)
2) Choose a time slot and ensure you are there early enough for your start time
3) Have fun and do your best!
Heats will start as scheduled, so make sure you allow extra time to register and get geared up before your start time.
Posted: March 22, 2022
Posted: March 7, 2022
Posted: March 14, 2022
March 2022 events at the Inuvik Ski Club
Posted: February 9, 2022
Posted: February 19, 2022
February 2022 events at the Inuvik Ski Club
2021 Annual General Meeting
This year's AGM will be virtual: please see the calendar event for more details.
Join us for an overview of last ski season, a preview of the upcoming season, and board nominations.
Come to learn more about the ski club or to get involved!
Posted: November 15, 2021
Posted: March 12, 2021
Pi Day Ski-O
Sunday, March 14 (3/14) from 12:00 to 5:00 pm (last race entry at 4 pm)
Come complete our 3.14 km ski orienteering course for a chance to win pie!
This is a FREE event, and equipment is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
In partnership with Aurora Research Institute
Ski lessons for youth and adults are now available!
In partnership with Town of Inuvik
Posted: March 1, 2021
Some upcoming Inuvik Ski Club events...
Posted: February 11, 2021
Fun for the whole family this Valentine's weekend!
Saturday, February 13th
Family Ski (12pm-4pm) FREE!
Come ski through our enchanted forest and look for Valentine’s treats along the way!
Romantic Candlelit Ski (5pm-7pm) FREE!
Bring a special someone for a romantic sunset & candlelit ski. Or come solo… it just means more hot chocolate for you.
Posted: February 3, 2021
After two-year hiatus, Inuvik Ski Club re-opens
Posted: January 27, 2021
Registration for 2021 Ski Season is now Open!
Lack of volunteers forces Inuvik to cancel this year's loppet
CBC NORTH: Organizers hope to hold the loppet again next year.
A year after its 50th, Top of the World Loppet is cancelled
CABIN RADIO: Last year, Inuvik’s Top of the World Loppet celebrated its 50th anniversary. This year, it's not happening at all.
Nordiq Canada: New Brand for National XC Ski Organization
Formerly Cross Country Canada, the Nordiq Canada brand was launched during a celebration at the 2019 Canadian Ski Championships in Ottawa. Check out the new landing page at https://nordiqcanada.ca. #NordiqCanada
Bereft of volunteers, Inuvik ski club draws up survival plan
CABIN RADIO: On December 10, the Inuvik Ski Club wrote an open letter to its community.
Inuvik Ski Club seeks community support
INUVIK DRUM: The Inuvik Ski Club is calling on members of the community to step up and help restore the club as it continues to struggle with a lack of volunteers and board members.
Cross Country Canada Survey Results
View the survey report from the 2018 Brand Development initiative by Cross Country Ski de fond Canada: https://cccinput.com/
Pioneering Inuvik ski coach passes away, leaving legacy
CABIN RADIO: Bjorger Pettersen, the former Inuvik ski coach hailed as a legend of his sport, has passed away at the age of 76.
CBC Northbeat Video Piece
CBC NORTHBEAT: Video piece about the Inuvik Ski Club's struggling operations.
Aired on CBC Northbeat on December 20th, 2018. By Mackenzie Scott, CBC Inuvik.
Facing 'overwhelming' workload, Inuvik Ski Club temporarily closes
CBC NORTH: Club sent letter to members last Monday, plans to re-open in January.
Open Letter to Ski Community
This is a letter explaining the club's current operations.
It also includes a link to a survey that will help us move forward in the coming year. Your voice matters, so please share your thoughts! Email boardofdirectors@inuvikskiclub.ca if you have questions or concerns.
Cross Country Canada Brand Survey
CROSS COUNTRY CANADA: Participate in CCC's Brand Survey and help to revitalize and define cross-country skiing in Canada. Announcement of brand at FIS World Cup Finals in Quebec City on March 22, 2019.
Survey available here: www.cccinput.com
Ski Club Opener: September 2018
Become a Member for the 2018-2019 Season, National Coaches Week, and NCCP's Introduction to Community Coaching Module for Cross Country Skiing is now available online! Take it and become a qualified community coach for the Active Start stage of athlete development.
Inuvik Drum: Inuvik Ski Club celebrates volunteers
INUVIK DRUM: Inuvik’s ski trails saw their final run of the season in early May, and the Inuvik Ski Club celebrated the end of another season with a volunteer appreciation barbecue May 28.
2017-2018 Season Feedback Form
The Board of Directors is already beginning to plan for next year, and we'd like your input. Now is an opportunity to tell us what was liked, loved, lacking, and how the club can meet your needs and interests in the future!
Inuvik Ski Club hosts 50th Loppet
INUVIK DRUM: The Inuvik Ski Club hosted the 50th annual Top of the World Loppet April 6-8.
Inuvik's 50th ski loppet unites local cross-country ski legend with the next generation
CBC NORTH: The 3-day event begins Friday and will include a 100m race and 15km race.
Inuvik prepares for 50th Top of the World Loppet
"Inuvik skiers and visitors alike will be ripping through the powder on local ski trails this weekend."
The Finest Spring Skiing In The World
"Inuvik’s races once hosted world champions. Now it's all about fun."
Canada Post's 'Women in Winter Sports' honours NWT's Firth sisters
CABIN RADIO: Four-time nordic skiing Olympians Sharon Firth and Shirley Firth Larsson, born in Aklavik, star in new Canada Post stamps celebrating women in winter sports.
Preparing for a historic anniversary
"Patrick Gall, president of the Inuvik Ski Club, and Holly Jones, vice-president, are hoping for a busy season at the club this winter in preparation for the 50th Top of the World Loppet next spring."
2016-2017 Season Feedback Form
The Board of Directors is already beginning to plan for next year, and we'd like your input. Now is an opportunity to tell us what was liked, loved, lacking, and how the club can meet your needs and interests in the future!