Urban Ski Trails: There’s Always a Way to Work Out

As published in the November 2024 edition of Apex Matters I’m 1500 kilometers away from home, in hot sunny San Francisco – one of the last places you’d think of for cross-country skiing. But I’m looking at our webcam right now and I see snow! As happy as I...

There’s a Fountain of Youth at Nickel Plate

As published in the October 2024 edition of Apex Matters There was a time when Jackrabbit Johannsen was, at one point, the oldest known living person. A pioneer of cross-country skiing in North America, Jackrabbit  (Herman Smith-Johannsen, 1875 to 1987) is a legend in...

Meet Our New Customer Services Lead Alex Caplan

We are thrilled to welcome Meghan Keir as our new General Manager at Nickel Plate Nordic Centre and excited to have Alex Caplan return as our Customer Services Lead. With Meghan’s extensive background in outdoor recreation and business management, and...

Meet Our New General Manager Meghan Keir

We are thrilled to welcome Meghan Keir as our new General Manager at Nickel Plate Nordic Centre and excited to have Alex Caplan return as our Customer Services Lead. With Meghan’s extensive background in outdoor recreation and business management, and...

2023 Teck Ok Cup Returns

Nickel Plate Nordic Centre is happy to announce that we will once again be hosting the final Teck Okangan Cup race of the 2022-2023 season. On March 12, 2023, the centre will welcome racers from across British Columbia, Alberta and Washington State. In 2022...

Teck OK Cup Returns to Nickel Plate

We are happy to announce that racing is returning to Nickel Plate. On March 13th, the centre will host the final stage of the 2022 Teck OK Cup, welcoming racers from throughout British Columbia. For details, please see the race noticed located here.

2021 AGM Documents

We are happy to announce the date for our 2021 AGM is December 7th at 6:00 PM. We’ll be holding the meeting in person at The Barley Mill Pub and Grill in Penticton. Occupancy is limited to 45 people, so please RSVP by emailing...

Banff Mountain Film Festival Returns

If anyone wants to watch some Banff film fest from the comfort of their home here is a link to purchase a set of short films, scroll down to “World Tour Programs”, it’s only available for the next week and a half or so but once you purchase it I...

Closing Day 2021

After a great season, we’re sad to announce that our closing day will be April 4th. We will also be closed March 22 & 23rd, and March 29-31. Thanks for your support this year! It was one for the record books.
New Club Jackets

New Club Jackets

Well, a new logo necessitates a new jacket! Available directly from Jakroo, we have vests, jackets and neck warmers available. Evidence suggests the new jackets will make you the fastest looking skier on the trails. Get yours today!