by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Friday, Jan 26, 2024
Folks, unfortunately this event has been cancelled due to lack of snow. Stay tuned for future pop-up events.
Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to a pop-up ski, in a casual and social environment, on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 11 am – 1pm, at Kentville XC. Join Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, Claire Miner, who will be offering technique tips. Your choice of classic or skate ski technique. Please bring your own equipment.
There is no fee for this event. Participants are required to purchase a day pass, $15, to access the 2 km trail system, groomed by SCOTIA XC Ski Club. Note, Scotia XC Ski Club annual memberships cover trail access fees.
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet fellow cross-country skiers and enjoy time on snow. Details are listed below, please contact Claire if you have questions, claire.miner@dal.ca.
If you enjoy your time on snow, please check out your local cross-country ski club, SCOTIA XC Ski Club, which offers lessons for all ages, 40 km of groomed trails across 8 venues in HRM and western Nova Scotia, social events, and many people to support you in your cross-country skiing journey.
Registration required!
| DETAILS | POP-UP GROUP SKI EVENT |
|---|---|
| DATE | Sun Jan 28 |
| TIME | 11 am -1 pm |
| LOCATION | Kentville XC, known as “The Sand Pit” |
| End of Gary Pearl Drive, Kentville, NS (Google Map) | |
| Parking – School or soccer stadium, 100 m from trailhead | |
| TRAIL DETAILS | SCOTIA XC Ski Club venue. Beginner-friendly, 2km loop, view trail details |
| FEE | SCOTIA XC Ski Club membership or day pass required |
| Annual Membership | |
| Day Pass, $15, please purchase on day of event, for insurance purposes (not in advance) | |
| EQUIPMENT | Please bring your own equipment |
| REGISTER (required) | Click here! |
| UPDATES | We will update this page, and our social media, if this event is confirmed, pending trail/grooming conditions. |
| CONTACT | claire.miner@dal.ca |
Claire Miner – Background
Cross Country Nova Scotia is absolutely thrilled to have Clair Miner onboard as a ski ambassador this season. Miner will be promoting our sport through targeted partnerships and events.
Claire has been cross-country skiing for more than 20 years. She grew up on a small farm with extensive woods, and was exposed to the sport as a recreational family activity. “We would often bring a lunch and classic ski on logging roads (with permission) or go directly through the woods to favourite places”, miner said.
“Experiencing how the landscape changed from season to season and making the best out of each – whether on foot, skis, bike or horseback, was a highlight of my childhood.”
In addition to her strong connection to our sport and nature, Claire brings a strong teaching skill-set, through her experience as a volunteer track attack instructor for Scotia XC Ski Club.
A dedicated athlete, Miner was also named to the Nova Scotia Biathlon Team, from 2017 – 2019.
“I am looking forward to introducing the sport to folks as a fun way to get outside and make the best of the winter season!”
CLAIRE MINER
Photos
Miner as photographed cross-country skiing, riding her horse, and competing on the provincial biathlon team.
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