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Sponsors

Many thanks to the following sponsors who generously provide support to our club:

Make Penticton Your Nordic Destination this Winter

Nickel Plate Nordic Centre, is located in the scenic Okanagan Valley, just 45 minutes from downtown Penticton. It boasts 65 km of groomed trails for both classic and skate skiing, as well as, well marked backcountry and snowshoe trails. At 6000 feet elevation we enjoy one of the longest ski seasons in the western hemisphere, with trails for all abilities.

Nickel Plate has a warm and cozy 4000 square foot day lodge with kitchen, eating and lounge areas, and separate heated washrooms and shower facilities.

We also offer a full line of rental equipment, professional instruction, races and special events. Contact us to book group visits and special day pass pricing.

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DAILY SNOW REPORT
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  • 65 km Groomed Classic/Skating Trails
  • 25 km Marked Snowshoe Trails
  • 20 km Backcountry Forestry Trails
  • 70% Easy (Green) ~ 20% Intermediate (Blue) ~ 10% Difficult (Black)
  • Children’s Ski Loop
  • 1850 m (6070 ft) Elevation
  • Rental Equipment
  • 4000 square foot Day Lodge 
  • 6 km west, past Apex Alpine Resort
  • 45 minutes from Downtown Penticton
  • Heated Washrooms & Shower Facilities

Nickel Plate Nordic Centre Highlights:

Corporate Sponsors

Peach City Runners & Nordic Ski
Weyerhaeuser Canada
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Event Sponsors

Apex Mountain Resort
Jos Technical Sportswear
The Bike Barn
MarketPlace IGA Penticton
Save On Foods
Aqua West Services
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Swix Wax Wizard >

Wax Wizard - Check out this link! You can submit information about temperature, humidity and snow granulation and the Wax Wizard will make recommendations on the best Swix wax to use for the conditions!

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 Fundraising Sponsors

Nickel Plate Nordic Ski Club was selected to be subsidized through Cross Country BC and SportsFunder Lottery Funds for our 2007 - 2008 Community Coaching Workshop....(more)

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  • Operating hours - 9 AM till 3 PM

 Live Weather Station

   Weather History

Sponsored by
 Dr. Gar Hatton and
 Dr. Tom Evans at the Eckhardt Dental Centre
 

Welcome to Nickel Plate Nordic Centre
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Find the perfect place to stay...

There are many accommodation options that provide easy access to the Nickel Plate Nordic Ski Centre. To locate that special place to stay on your Nordic Ski Get-Away.    Click here >

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2008 Nickel Plate Loppet >