Skiers of all ages and abilities are invited to enjoy a full moon guided social ski, on Monday, Jan. 13, from 4:30-5:30 p.m., at the Baddeck Nordic Club. Michelle Richards, Cross Country Nova Scotia ski ambassador, will lead the sessions. Come on out to meet fellow skiers, discover the beauty of this club’s trails under the light of a full moon, and receive technique tips in a relaxed environment.
Registration is required for all events. Participants are required to pay trail fees to access Baddeck Nordic’s trails – day pass or annual membership; please purchase day pass on event date, due to insurance rules. Event programming, delivered by our ski ambassador, is no cost to participants, thanks to generous funding from the Government of Nova Scotia.
Bring skis, headlamp, and wear warm clothing. The Baddeck Library loans gear (closed Sun + Mon). Meet at the trailhead, located at 1085 Westside Baddeck Road, Baddeck. Car pool, if you can, as parking is limited!
Please contact Michelle Richards for event inquiries, nsxcskicbi@gmail.com or 902-227-1230.
Register
⚠️ Trail Day Pass – Purchase day of event (insurance rules)
Event Snapshot
| ITEMS | DETAILS | NOTES |
| REGISTER | Event Registration | ⚠️ Required ⚠️ Event links to be added soon |
| Day Pass | ⚠️ Purchase on day of event | |
| Annual Membership | ||
| DETAILS | Social Ski · Mon Jan 13 · 4:30-5:30 pm · Baddeck Nordic Club · Guided group ski with technique tips · Classic ski · All ages · Basic skiing skills required · Bring: skis, headlamp, warm clothing · Car pool, parking is limited | |
| EQUIPMENT LOANS | Baddeck Regional Library | Closed Sun + Mon |
| CONTACT | nsxcskicbi@gmail.com 902-227-1230 | Michelle Richards |
Join Baddeck Nordic Club!
If you enjoy your time on snow, please check out membership options at Baddeck Nordic Club , which offers 10 km of groomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The trail system features beautiful, sheltered trails, with stunning views. The club formed in December 2022, and promotes cross-country skiing in the Baddeck area to both local and visiting, skiers and snowshoers of all ages; through skill building, social events, trail development, and trail maintenance. This non-profit club will work to support skiers and snowshoers of all ages and abilities to enjoy a healthy, outdoor, winter activity.
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Baddeck Nordic · Photos · Trail Info
View additional photos on the Baddeck Nordic Club website.
Michelle Richards · Ski Ambassador · Profile
Michelle Richards has been cross-country skiing for a lifetime. She grew up in the snow belt of Ontario and received her first skis at the age of four. Cross-country skiing was a key activitiy for Richards, both at home and in school. Her family encouraged her to ski in the backyard and on wooded trails. Additionally, she participated in a ski program held during physical education class at her elementary school.
Richards transitioned to skate skiing, as a teenager; building on her foundational classic skiing skills. In the early 1990s, skate skiing was still very new but had already made a huge impact. Michelle joined the secondary school nordic team to train and compete. Richards also worked at Hardwood Ski and Bike, a world class venue. She instructed the jack rabbit program, assisted in the ski shop, and performed administrative duties.
In the early 2000s, Michelle made a splash into the world of surfing. People might recognize her from the Summer Surf Program at Point Michaud Beach. Richards has taught many generations, and thousands of people to surf, for over 20 years. She is also an active board member on both the Surfing Association of Nova Scotia and Hike Nova Scotia.
Richards has honed her teaching skills as an experienced surf instructor and is keen to share her technical knowledge of cross-country skiing. Michelle is excited to get back to her roots of cross-country skiing and fulfill her role as the Cape Breton ski ambassador. Richards is employed by Recreation Nova Scotia as a regional physical activity consultant for Cape Breton.
Diversifying her coaching skills, Richards attended the 2024 Nordic Sports Coaching Conference, presented by Nordiq Canada, in Canmore, Alberta. Richards honed her coaching expertise, while attending sessions included in the robust conference program of events. View program.
Photos
Michelle skiing as a child through to adult. Photographed at 2024 Nordic Sports Coaching Conference (photos 1-4), North Highlands Nordic community coaching course (photo 5), providing a demonstration during a ski ambassador event (photo 6), skiing at local clubs (photos 6-7), and skiing as a youth.
Cross Country Nova Scotia 