by Cross Country Nova Scotia, Staff, Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Adult and Masters skiers are invited to a pop-up ski, in a casual and social environment, on Thursday, February 1st, 2024, from 12 pm – 1:15 pm, at Kentville XC, also known as “The Sandpit”. You are also welcome to enjoy lunch in the company of the group at 1:30 pm, at the Maritime Express Cider Company. Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, Claire Miner, will be offering technique tips and demonstrations. Your choice of classic or skate ski technique. Please bring your own equipment. This event is geared towards skiers with some experience, not a first-timer friendly event.
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 and off snow. Details are listed below, please contact Claire if you have questions, claire.miner@dal.ca.
Registration required!
Consider Joining a Cross-Country Ski Club!
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.
| DETAILS | POP-UP GROUP SKI EVENT | DETAILS |
|---|---|---|
| DATE | Thu Feb 1 | |
| TIME | Ski | 12 – 1:15 pm |
| Lunch | 1:30 pm | |
| SKI 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 | ||
| LUNCH LOCATION | Maritime Express Cider Company | |
| Menu | ||
| 325 Main St., Kentville, NS (Google Map) | ||
| TECHNIQUE | Classic or skate | |
| 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, for possible event updates | |
| 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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