Volunteer/Groomer Appreciation Social
How many times have you been out on the ski trails around Homer this winter and thought, “Wow, could it be any better? How lucky am I?” Well, if you’re like the rest of us it’s been quite often, and thanks to our local volunteer groomers we’ve had many exceptional days on the trails. If you’d like to show your appreciation, our annual “Thank a Groomer” appreciation gala is the place to be. If you’re a handy type and want to bring something you created to give to our groomers please do, if you are musically inclined Jane Weibe is usually looking to add to her fabulous band. Hopefully a food truck will be there so plan on buying yourself something great to eat, and maybe you can spread the wealth and buy a groomer dinner, or a beer, or both! They deserve it! Hope to see you there, and if you can’t make it but want to donate to the “Beer for Groomers” drop off your donation at the brewery.
Sea to Ski Triathlon
Saturday, March 30, 1pm - 3pm
Start at Mariner Park, Run to West Homer Elementary, bike to Roger’s Loop, ski based on snow but planned finish at DOT trailhead.
KNSC Nordic Ski Marathon 2024
Saturday, March 16th, 9:30AM - 1:00PM
The 42K and 25K courses are planned for the traditional route; point-to-point starting at Lookout Trails and ending at the lower Baycrest Trail system (exact location TBD).
Wine and Cheese & Wooden Ski Tour
Dress in your best classic costume and/or ski on wooden skis (optional)
Location: McNeil and Eveline Trails
Time: 12pm-4pm
Follow the signs around the trail system. Sample wine and cheese, and GREAT door prizes will be awarded!
Bring the family, but please leave the dogs at home.
$25 per person for KNSC members
$35 per person non-members
$10 per youth
Adults, don’t forget your photo ID
and a designated driver!
For more info or to volunteer, email kachemaknordicskiclub@gmail.com
Friday Jan. 26th: Friday Night Lights
Come join us for a family friendly night of skiing under the full moon with a torch lit trail!
Besh Cup
Saturday January 20th and Sunday January 21st.
The ConocoPhillips Besh Cup Race Series is the premier cross country skiing competition series in Alaska. Each of the six races in the series draws approximately 300 entries from all parts of the state
Homer High Meet - Skiathlon
Homer High School Mariner Nordic Ski Team Race
January 6th 1:30 - 5 @ Lookout
Come watch and cheer for the Mariners, or volunteer to help!
Ski Your Age
The Homer Mariner Ski Team would like to invite all to our annual Ski Your Age Event on December 26, taking place between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
Categories are:
Ski Your Age, Family Total Kilometers, Century Club: 100 MINUS your age, Ski half your age, ski any distance, and/or add your own unique category!
This is a fundraiser for the Homer Mariner Ski Team.
Groomers Clinic and Refresher
Date and time TBA @ Lookout Mountain Maintenance Building. This is an important review/ refresher for all KNSC groomers and an opportunity for those interested in becoming a groomer to sign up and learn the basics.
Annual Meeting, Potluck, and Auction
Get updates, celebrate the club’s Volunteer of the Year, see old ski friends, make new ski friends, participate in an auction of great items to help raise funds for the club, and vote to fill some seats of KNSC’s board of directors.
When?
Saturday, November 11th @ 6:30pm
Where? Best Western Bidarka Inn
We are planning on a potluck dinner, so bring out all those delicious dishes to share! Bar service will be available.
Ski and Winter Gear Swap & Mountain Film Fest 2023
Wednesday November 8 @ Homer High School. 5:30-7
Barter, trade, sell, or give away your winter and ski gear. HHS Ski team will be on hand waxing skis as a fundraiser. Junior Nordic gear will NOT be available at the ski swap this year. Look for the Jr. Nordic rental event soon. You can also Join the Facebook group KNSC Ski Swap to post your equipment for sale, find equipment listings, and get gear for the trails!
McNeil Ski Trail Commitee meeting
Among the topics to be discussed are: the purpose of the committee, how decisions should be made, trail/road/building project updates, a dog membership fee, trail signs, biathlon and volunteer needs.
Preview attachment McNeil Meeting Agenda - Sept 28, 2023.pdf
Volunteer/Groomer Appreciation Social
How many times have you been out on the ski trails around Homer this winter and thought, “Wow, could it be any better? How lucky am I?” Well, if you’re like the rest of us it’s been quite often, and thanks to our local volunteer groomers we’ve had many exceptional days on the trails. If you’d like to show your appreciation our annual “Thank a Groomer” appreciation gala is April 29 at 6:00 at Grace Ridge Brewery. If you’re a handy type and want to bring something you created to give to our groomers please do, if you are musically inclined Jane Weibe is looking to add to her fabulous band. Red Bird Kitchen will be there so plan on buying yourself something great to eat, and maybe you can spread the wealth and buy a groomer dinner, or a beer, or both! They deserve it! Hope to see you there, and if you can’t make it but want to donate to the “Beer for Groomers” drop off your donation at the brewery.
Sea to Ski Triathlon
Sunday, April 2nd, 1pm - 3pm
Start at Mariner Park, Run to West Homer Elementary, bike to Roger’s Loop, ski based on snow but planned finish at DOT trailhead.
KNSC Nordic Ski Marathon
Saturday, March 18th, 9:30AM - 1:00PM
The 42K and 25K courses are planned for the traditional route; point-to-point starting at Lookout Trails and ending at the Bog Loop (Follow the race signs!) lower Baycrest Trail system.
Homer Nordic
Weekend Warriors: Sundays Nov 6, 2022 - Mar 5, 2023, 11am-1pm
Skills, Hills, and Drills: Dec 6, 2022 - Feb. 28, 2023 T,W,Th,F @ noon
Junior Nordic Program (Week 5) (Final Day)
Saturdays, Jan 28 thru Feb 25, 2023, 1-2:30 pm
Junior Nordic Program
Saturdays, Jan 27 thru Feb 24, 2024, 1-2:30 pm
Go to Programs, and Junior Nordic, to learn more!
Homer Nordic
Weekend Warriors: Sundays Nov 6, 2022 - Mar 5, 2023, 11am-1pm
Skills, Hills, and Drills: Dec 6, 2022 - Feb. 28, 2023 T,W,Th,F @ noon
Annual Meeting, Potluck, and Auction
Get updates, celebrate the club’s Volunteer of the Year, see old ski friends, make new ski friends, participate in an auction of great items to help raise funds for the club, and vote to fill some seats of KNSC’s board of directors.
When?
Saturday, November 12th @ 6pm
Where?
This year the annual meeting is at the beautiful Glacier View banquet room at the Bidarka inn.
We get to return to meeting in person for a potluck dinner, so bring out all those delicious dishes to share that we’ve been missing during our two years of zoom annual meetings. There will be a bar tender on duty to serve some tasty libations.
Junior Nordic Rental Gear
Skis and boots to rent for kids K-6 who need gear this year, you get to keep the gear for the whole season and it’s just $25!
Ski and Winter Gear Swap & Mountain Film Fest
@ Homer High School. Barter, trade, sell, or give away your winter and ski gear. HHS Ski team will be on hand waxing skis as a fundraiser. Junior Nordic gear will NOT be available at the ski swap this year. Look for the Jr. Nordic rental event soon. You can also Join the Facebook group KNSC Ski Swap to post your equipment for sale, find equipment listings, and get gear for the trails!