Trail Closures at Kelowna Nordic

Due to current snow conditions and warm temperatures, the Board has made the following decisions:

• The Cabins & Cookies event scheduled for Sunday, March 8 has been cancelled.

• For safety reasons, the Summit and Thunder (Kallis) parking lots and trail entrances are now closed.

• Kelowna Nordic’s final day of operations for the 2025–26 season will be Sunday, March 8th, 2026.

This has been one of the most challenging snow winters we have experienced. Despite this, the dedication of our grooming team and volunteers allowed the Club to continue operating far longer than many expected.

We thank our volunteers, members, day users, and donors for helping make the season possible and for continuing to support Kelowna Nordic’s vibrant winter outdoor community.

Temporary Trail Access to Telemark Season Passholders

Due to ongoing poor snow conditions in the region, the Kelowna Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Club has approved a temporary arrangement to access nordic skiing and snowshoeing at Kelowna Nordic.

For the remainder of the 2025–26 season, season passholders of the Telemark Nordic Club are welcome to use Kelowna Nordic trails at no charge, provided they display a valid Telemark pass and follow all Kelowna Nordic trail rules and signage.

Grooming will continue according to normal Kelowna Nordic schedules and standards. Trail availability will reflect current snow and weather conditions.

Thank you to all users for respecting shared trail use and trail etiquette.

FAQ

Why are Telemark Nordic members using Kelowna Nordic trails?

This season’s poor snow conditions have forced Telemark Nordic Club to close their trails. To support continued Nordic skiing and snowshoeing in the Central Okanagan, Kelowna Nordic has approved a temporary arrangement allowing Telemark members to use our trails.

Does this affect Kelowna Nordic members?No. There are no changes to grooming schedules, trail rules, or member access.

Is this permanent?No. This is a temporary arrangement for the remainder of the 2025–26 season and may be reviewed as conditions change.

Do Telemark users follow Kelowna Nordic rules?Yes. All visiting users must display a valid Telemark pass and follow Kelowna Nordic trail rules and signage.

Feb 4th,2026 Grooming Update

Trail Conditions & Grooming Update

We’d like to share an update on current trail conditions and upcoming grooming plans.

Our grooming team was able to get out on Tuesday following a small amount of new snow, and despite very challenging, wet snow conditions, our team did a solid job improving ski-ability where possible. These are not easy conditions to groom, and we appreciate the care being taken.

Based on the forecast, we will not be grooming again until Sunday morning. At this time, it’s important that we protect the limited snow base we have, particularly in lower or more exposed areas. Over the next couple of days, members may notice more dirt showing in places as temperatures fluctuate.

Planned grooming:

• Sunday: Grooming on most trails, conditions permitting

• Monday: Follow-up grooming as appropriate

As always, grooming decisions are made carefully with the goal of preserving snow, maintaining safety, and maximizing the quality of skiing over the remainder of the season.

What Members Can Do to Help

During these fragile conditions, member cooperation makes a real difference:

• Avoid thin or dirty sections where the snow base is limited

• Respect trail closures and grooming decisions, even if conditions look tempting

• Stay off freshly groomed trails until they have set up

• Choose classic skiing over skate where appropriate to reduce snow damage

• Consider skiing later in the day or waiting for improved conditions

These small choices help preserve the trails for everyone and allow our grooming team to make the most of the snow we have.

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and continued support of our grooming team during these challenging conditions.

— Marshall Moleschi

President, Kelowna Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Club