News
COVID-19 Off Season Safety Plan
Saturday June 6, 2020
The club is in the process of developing a COVID-19 safety plan for the coming 2020-2021 season. In the meantime we have adopted Cross Country BC's safety plan as our own for the purpose of allowing "off-season" group training. CCBC's plan is on pages 3-8 of this document.
Notice Regarding Trails
Friday March 27, 2020
Recreation Sites and Trails BC updated their notice about trails and facilities in BC. Click Read More for the notice and for the status of the Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre.
A little snow makes a big difference
Monday March 23, 2020
A half hour of heavy snow on Monday resulted in a few cm of new snow on the trails. Once it gets cold tonight, the PistenBully will be out refreshing the classic and skate tracks. It should be good. If you decide to ski the trails, keep your distance from each other. It is easy to do.
Local Athletes Ski 100 km
Monday March 23, 2020
At the start of the season BV Nordic's senoir athletes; Jesse Smids, Miller Kriese, Gregory Baxter, Conor Murphy, and Caedmon Dunbar made a challenge to ski 100km in one day. This challenge was completed on March 20, 2020. To read more about this impressive endeavour click here
2020 BC Championships Report
Tuesday March 17, 2020
Take a break from the stressful news out there and read Perry's BC Championship Report and look at his photos.
Great Skiing Still Available
Monday March 16, 2020
We will be grooming until at least March 31. During melt-freeze cycles, skiing is best after the morning crust softens. Learn more about picking the best time to ski and how we are grooming to extend your ski season.
2020 Wetzin’kwa Loppet and Dessert Night Cancelled
Thursday March 12, 2020
We regret to inform you that the Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club has decided to cancel both the pre-loppet potluck & dessert fundraiser as well as the loppet. Please click through to read more details.
2020 BC Winter Games Report
Sunday March 8, 2020
From February 20—23 Fort St. John hosted the BC Winter Games. The club sent a number of athletes. Click through to read Perry Rath's event report.
Buildings Manager
Friday March 6, 2020
Are you interested in being our new Buildings Manager? Find out more about this volunteer opportunity.
2020 Teck Northern Cup #4/Chris Dahlie Open Write-up
Wednesday February 26, 2020
February 16th we hosted the 2020 edition of the Chris Dahlie Open/Teck Northern Cup #4. Click here to read a full race report courtesy of Perry Rath.
Nordic Centre Notes Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday February 19, 2020
The PistenBully is out of action again. Should be working next week. In the meantime, the Ginzu is freshening trails. Read more background if you are interested.
2020 BC Winter Games
Wednesday February 19, 2020
Today a number of our athletes and coaches travelled to Fort St. John for the BC Winter Games. Good luck everyone!
BC Ski Team Europe Tour
Wednesday February 19, 2020
BV Cross Country Ski Club athlete Gregory Baxter is part of Team BC competing in Europe until March 1st. Follow along with their adventures here http://www.crosscountrybc.ca/bc-ski-team-europe-2020-b-tour-feb-22
Race Deadline Extension
Friday February 14, 2020
You now have until midnight Friday the 14th to register for the Chris Dahlie Open.
Spirit North Mar 6, 2020
Thursday February 13, 2020
On March 6, Spirit North is welcoming youth from Kitsumkalum, Kispiox, Witset, Lake Babine Nation and Burns Lakes to the BV Nordic Centre. Consider volunteering! Learn more.
Teck N Cup #4 / Chris Dahlie Open, Sunday Feb 16
Sunday February 9, 2020
Plan to race, volunteer or watch the race on Sunday Feb 16 at the BV Nordic Centre. Register by Feb 14. Go to the Race page for details
2020 Women’s clinic
Monday February 3, 2020
The women's clinic is this Sunday Feb 9. Registration available at McBike until the 5th.
Nordic Centre Notes Jan 24, 2020
Friday January 24, 2020
Read these Notes if you are interested in how the Nordic Centre operates. Get the back story on recent challenges. Tell us your favourite ski route.
Welcome Day 2020
Friday January 17, 2020
Sunday, January 26 we invite you to enjoy a free day of skiing and complimentary rental equipment at our annual Welcome Day. Click here for more info.
Jan 14 World Masters Biathlon Results
Tuesday January 14, 2020
Club members Callie Lancaster and Lea-Marie Bowes-Lyon are representing Canada at the Winter World Masters Games in Innsbruck, Austria. On January 14 they both earned bronze medals in their repsective age categories in the Individual 10km event. Congratulations!
Jan 15 Masters Drop-in Cancelled
Tuesday January 14, 2020
This week's Masters Drop-In lessons are cancelled due to extreme cold temperatures. Come out next week on Wednesday Jan 22
Teck Northern Cup #1 Write-up & Results
Tuesday January 7, 2020
Thanks to Perry Rath for submitting this write-up of our December 29, 2019 Teck Northern Cup #1 event to CCBC http://www.crosscountrybc.ca/media-release-teck-northern-cup-1-bcwg-zone-7-trials
Race results are here: http://zone4.ca/results.asp?ID=9421&cat=all
Fifth Annual Tour de Soup
Sunday January 5, 2020
This year's edition of the Tour de Soup happens on Sunday January 19th. See more details here. Volunteer Signup here.
Community Coaching Course
Wednesday January 1, 2020
The Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club is hosting a Community Coaching Course January 18-19, 2020.
The community coaching (CC) Workshop is the second step in the NCCP coach education program. It provides essential training for coaches delivering an effective skill development program to children six to nine years of age (the “FUNdamentals” stage of athlete development. This program is designed to train coaches to teach children technical skills, select games that reinforce the technical skills being taught, design and lead on-snow sessions, select and prepare equipment for young children and make learning FUN. Successful completion of the ICC online module, enthusiasm and a minimum age of 14 years are the only prerequisites.
Please email Michelle Doogan-Smith if you are interested in taking the course.
Results for 2019/2020 Teck Northern Cup #1
Sunday December 29, 2019
Race results are here: http://zone4.ca/results.asp?ID=9421&cat=all
Teck Northern Cup #1
Sunday December 22, 2019
First race of the season! Saturday December 28th. Classic technique, interval start, all ages. Registration deadline midnight December 26th. Register Here, Volunteer Here
Santa’s Workshop 2019
Monday December 16, 2019
On Saturday December 21 from 2-5 p.m. the Bulkley Valley Nordic Centre invites you and your children to come visit Santa's workshop where he and his elves will be hard at work finishing up toys before closing up shop Christmas Eve.
Nestled in the woods, just a short walk from the parking lot, Santa's workshop is a delight for all ages. Filled with elf-made wooden toys, decorations and wrapped gift boxes, the workshop has something for every one and is a unique experience that won't soon be forgotten.
After you've visited Santa and his elves, come enjoy a hot cup of hot chocolate and some cookie decorating in the BV Nordic Centre lodge.
Santa looks forward to your visit! Ho ho ho!
Christmas Pass
Monday December 16, 2019
Reminder that the club offers a special pass covering any 14 day period that includes Christmas day for $75. Perfect for visiting family and friends to get out and enjoy the trails with you. See https://bvnordic.ca/passes-membership/christmas-pass/ for full details.
Nordic Centre Open December 5th!
Thursday December 5, 2019
The Nordic Centre will be open as of December 5th. Please use caution when skiing as it is early season (low snow) conditions and there are hazards. See our latest newsletter for more details.
Buchfink Brunch
Wednesday November 20, 2019
Please join us December 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a casual, family friendly brunch to kick off the season.
There will be: pancakes, gluten-free waffles, fresh fruit, coffee, and juice.
Work up an appetite with a ski beforehand or burn some calories off afterwards—or both!
Food is free, skiing requires a valid pass.
RDBN Recreation Survey
Monday November 11, 2019
The regional district of Bulkley-Nechako is looking for your input on recreation in the area. Fill in the survey here
