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Our season has begun and although this is a great thing for us, there are several provisos to keep us all safe. This is the current situation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Important Information:
Temporary Revision – December 3/20. As per the temporary PHO Guideline update mandated December 2/20 province-wide directing youth sport to return to ViaSport Phase 2 and canceling all adult team sport, all youth program participants are required to maintain three (3) meters distancing between one another, not participate in competition or race events, ski in smaller groups, and not have spectators. The club will not operate with greater than 50 participants at a time in a program. These changes will primarily affect the Biathlon, SDP/TA and Yeti groups. Coaches and organizers will update participant families of the new protocols required to meet updated provincial health information.
Parking
Avoid crowding in the lot and maintain 3 meter distancing between family groups. Carry a mask and wear it if within 3 meters of others.
Lodge
The lodge, when open, is only for emergencies and to access rentals. No loitering please. The outhouses to the South of the lodge are Covid equipped. There are Covid protocols in place for the use of the lodge that must be followed including the wearing of a mask and following the flow control entering, while inside, and exiting. Use your vehicle for changing and for warm-ups if needed.
Skiers
Maintain 3 meters distance from anyone outside your household or wear a mask when this is unavoidable. We are still in need of more snow to access all our trails. The trails North and West of the FSR (main road) being the 2.5 to 15 km trails including Ronskis Revenge and the North Marathon loop remain unusable and to be avoided. Trails for decent skate and classic skiing are limited to those East of the FSR – the lighted trails including Pancake Flats, the Biathlon loop, Katimivik, Gerry’s Choice, and part of the South Loop (out and back). *See also Dogs below. Ski racks at the lodge are spaced and each household should use a separate rack.
Snowshoers
The Bigfoot Snowshoe Trail can be accessed before the yellow gates at the end of the parking lot. Wally’s Way can be accessed through Pancake flats and along the fence before the Biathlon loop. The Lakeside Trail is not usable yet.
Dogs
As of this date, the Canis Lupus and South Dog loop are accessible but rough and sparse in places. A 6 km out and back on the South Loop is still recommended. Access is back to our regular format for skiers with dogs. Out the FSR through the yellow gates and taking the first right through the big yellow gates to do the South loop out and back – by going up the big hill before Pancake Flats to the gates at the top to the South loop trail (return will be the reverse of this); or continuing out the FSR to loop back on Canis Lupus or complete the entire South Dog Loop. Please control your dog with a leash between the parking lot and the gates at the hill top. Please be diligent about cleaning up after your dog. Carry poop bags and use them. Poop bags are available at the yellow gate and garbage cans are located at the yellow gates and Canis Lupus gate on the FSR.
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Coaches Needed! Introduction to Community Coaching Course (ICC) *Free
The CSTC is in constant need for coaches and helpers, to run the clubs Skill Development Programs, run our elementary ski school program, and to coach in our family ski program for this year. Nordique Canada and CCBC are offering the Introduction to Community Coaching Course (ICC) for free till Jan 15th. This course is 2 online modules. The first you pay $15.00, and the second is free. The club will reimburse you the $15.00 fee upon presentation of the downloadable receipt. By taking this course now, you will have the certification required to take the on-snow Community Coaching course that the club will book for next season. Any questions can be directed to vanleusdenp@gmail.com
Online Ski and Gear Swap – Oct. 24 – Dec. 30
Five Reasons to Ski at Hallis Lake:
- Daily Grooming
- The Views
- Lit Trails at Night
- 8 Km of Designated Dog Trails
- Great Facilities and Events…. Read the complete article here
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CSTC is participating in this program greatly benefitting our skiers and coaches.‘BUILD THE NORTH’ - Outreach for Cross Country Ski Clubs in Northern BC
Thanks to Alta Gas and Nordiq Canada, Cross Country BC is pleased to launch ‘Build The North’. This project will see coach outreach and support this winter to our many clubs in northern BC, from Williams Lake, to Fort St John, to Burns Lake, and everywhere between and beyond. The North played a very prominent role in the history and development of cross country skiing in the province and many clubs are now looking forward to an injection of new energy and knowledge.
The primary goal of the project is to improve club Skill Development Programs (SDP) through helping current and aspiring coaches to improve their coaching skills, and in a couple cases to help new clubs start their very first SDP program. Additionally, junior racing programs and Ski S’Kool programs stand to benefit. The club visitations and online sessions will include technique and info sessions with club coaches and leaders, demos of effective SDP sessions for the various stages of development, general Q&A sessions on all things skiing, and much more.
The primary coach for the project is Graeme Moore, who is centrally based out of Prince George. Graeme has a long history with cross country skiing; he is L2C certified, an active NCCP Learning Facilitator, and a former club head coach. He has two young children, both of whom are in the Jackrabbit program. Says Graeme: “I am excited, inspired, and hopeful that this program will make a difference!”
The project is already underway and we are very excited for the impact it will have on our northern clubs. Thank you to AltaGas and Nordiq Canada for making it possible, and thanks as always to Kal Tire, sponsor of the SDP program in our province.
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This is us!! This is us!! We made it on the Cross Country BC page!! We have lots of fun on Saturday mornings and Monday nights during SDP!!‘BUILD THE NORTH’ - Outreach for Cross Country Ski Clubs in Northern BC Thanks to Alta Gas and Nordiq Canada, Cross Country BC is pleased to launch ‘Build The North’. This project will see coach outreach and support this winter to our many clubs in northern BC, from Williams Lake, to Fort St John, to Burns Lake, and everywhere between and beyond. The North played a very prominent role in the history and development of cross country skiing in the province and many clubs are now looking forward to an injection of new energy and knowledge. The primary goal of the project is to improve club Skill Development Programs (SDP) through helping current and aspiring coaches to improve their coaching skills, and in a couple cases to help new clubs start their very first SDP program. Additionally, junior racing programs and Ski S’Kool programs stand to benefit. The club visitations and online sessions will include technique and info sessions with club coaches and leaders, demos of effective SDP sessions for the various stages of development, general Q&A sessions on all things skiing, and much more. The primary coach for the project is Graeme Moore, who is centrally based out of Prince George. Graeme has a long history with cross country skiing; he is L2C certified, an active NCCP Learning Facilitator, and a former club head coach. He has two young children, both of whom are in the Jackrabbit program. Says Graeme: “I am excited, inspired, and hopeful that this program will make a difference!” The project is already underway and we are very excited for the impact it will have on our northern clubs. Thank you to AltaGas and Nordiq Canada for making it possible, and thanks as always to Kal Tire, sponsor of the SDP program in our province. . . . Whiskey Jack Nordic Ski Club Page Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association Williams Lake Cross Country Ski Club Cariboo Ski Touring Club - Hallis Lake Ski Center Stuart Lake Nordic Society Mackenzie Nordiques Nechako Nordics Ski Club Nechako Nordics Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club Omineca Ski Club Chetwynd Outdoors Society
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