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The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee welcomes newcomers and prospective members to any of our events.

To add an event, email details to nordicskiclub.mke@gmail.com.

The Nordic Ski Club will occasionally list events sponsored by other organizations. The Club and these other organizations are separate and distinct. The Club provides information without compensation about other events solely as a service to members or guests who may be interested in such outings. The Club has no control or voice in managing these events.  Members and guests should exercise their own judgment and participate in these events cautiously and at their own risk.


Upcoming events

    • Friday, October 18, 2024
    • 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    • Elks Lodge 400, 2301 Springdale Rd., Waukesha
    Register

    Enjoy pizza and a show with striking nature photos at the October 18, 2024, season kickoff meeting of the Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee. This is also the first time you can sign up for three motorcoach cross-country ski trips we're offering in winter 2024-2025. We’ll be cross-country skiing at the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan; ABR near Ironwood, Mich.; and Minocqua, Wis. The photo presentation will be by nature photographer Eddee Daniel, who has explored many Wisconsin locations, including the Menomonee River and urban parks. For that Friday evening meeting, food is free if you register in advance. Also coming up: A holiday gathering in December and our annual winter picnic in January at Lapham Peak State Forest.  

    WHAT: Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee season-kickoff meeting
    WHEN: Friday, Oct. 18, 6 to 10 p.m.
    WHERE: Elks Lodge 400, 2301 Springdale Rd., Waukesha
    ENTER: from lower level back parking lot
    FOOD: Pizza (including vegetarian choices). Cash bar.
    SIGN UP: Food is free if you register by Oct. 16 

    • Saturday, November 02, 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lapham Peak, Delafield

    On Saturday, November 2 the Nordic Ski Club will be working with the Friends of Lapham Peak to get the ski trails ready for winter as well as other projects at the park.

    Stay for a hearty lunch of chili at noon. If you wish, bring a bread or dessert to share. Contact Rita at rkeber@milwpc.com by Wednesday, October 30th if you can attend so we can plan for food accordingly.

    Details of where to meet will be provided once we know the number of people attending. Bring gloves and sturdy shoes. Tools will be provided.

    Directions: To get to Lapham Peak, go west on I-94 and take the Delafield, Cty Hwy C exit. Proceed south for one mile on Cty C, the park entrance is on the left (east) side of Hwy C. A state park sticker is needed for your vehicle to enter the park. A daily park sticker costs $8. 

    • Saturday, November 09, 2024
    • 9:45 AM
    • Pine Woods Campground group campsite D parking lot

    Let's hike the Waterville segment of the Ice Age Trail to the Pine Woods Campground parking lot. We will meet at the Pine Woods Campground group campsite D parking lot at 9:45 am and carpool all hikers to the parking lot on the road leading to the Wildlife in Need Center. From there we will hike a spur trail a short distance to the Ice Age Trail. We will follow new Ice Age trail along Waterville Road south about 2 miles. From there we will hike a short way along Waterville Road to the start of the Waterville segment west of Waterville Road. That trail consists of a variety of terrain including multiple boardwalks. There is a nice meadow view from an exposed section of Niagara Escarpment dolomite bedrock on the trail where a new sample Welsh wall has been built. From the south end of that trail we will follow new trail along Cty D and Cty C for a ways. Then there will be a 0.7 mi hike along Cty C until the Scuppernong segment trailhead is reached. After one more mile we will arrive back at the Pine Woods Campground group campsite D parking lot. Hikers whose car was left at the Wildlife in Need Center will be shuttled back to their car. Total hiking distance will be 6 miles. We will stop at Mama Di’s Coffee shop in Wales on the way home for lunch.

    Directions: From Milwaukee, take I-94 west to Cty C (exit 285) and go south on Cty C to Hwy 18. Turn right on Hwy 18 for a mile and turn left on Cty C and follow it till it turns right, then continue for a mile and turn left on Waterville Road. Drive about a mile until you reach the Pine Woods Campground entrance on your right. Stay straight on the campground road until you reach the group campsite loop. Campsite D will be at the end of that loop.

    Call Rita at (H)262- 547-4827 or text her at (C)414-627-7659 with any questions and to let her know if you will be coming on the hike. 

    • Sunday, December 08, 2024
    • Lapham Peak State Park

    Mark your calendars! The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee will celebrate the beginning of the December Holiday Season with a get- together on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Trecker Lodge at Lapham Peak. In addition to the food that will be served, we ask that you considering baking a few cookies or a dessert to add to the festivities.

    Watch for more details in the December newsletter, as well as an email blast. 

    • Thursday, January 02, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Sunday, January 05, 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Houghton, MI

    Start the New Year with your friends or make new ones as you ski or snowshoe your way through the Keweenaw Peninsula with the Nordics.

    Online signup will be available starting on Saturday, October 19.

    We will leave Thursday morning January 2 at 8 am and stop to ski in Wisconsin at

    Brown County Reforestation Camp near Green Bay (30 km of trails, chalet, and 3 km of snowshoe trails) or WinMan Trails near Winchester, WI (23 km of trails, chalet, and over 8 km of snowshoe trails). We will ski at several different locations in the Keweenaw Peninsula, which is the one place that almost always has snow even in poor snow years!:
    • Swedetown has 32.5 km of groomed trails, 5.3 km of snowshoe trails, and a chalet with food for sale.  
    • Michigan Tech University has 34 km of superbly groomed, wide trails with a chalet and small warming hut. No US National Championships at MTU this year.
    • Maasto Hiihto has 24 km of scenic, striding-only trails and chalet with homemade food. 
    These ski areas have both skating (except for Maasto Hiihto) and striding trails for all skiing abilities as well as snowshoe trails.

    Cost Includes:  Motor coach transportation, trail fees, and three nights' accommodations at the Quality Inn & Suites in downtown Houghton with swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, free continental breakfast, and microwave and refrigerator in each room. Restaurants are within walking distance.  An optional group dinner will be offered.

    Contact trip leader Don Hynek at 608-575-6115 or dhynek@climbingcentral.com for more information.

    All trip participants must be NSCM members.

    Click this link for the ski trip flyer with more details

    Also please read: 

    The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee (NSCM) continues to follow recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Wisconsin authorities regarding Covid-19 safety. Know that your participation in any event is at your own risk. Before attending any NSCM outing or event, please check with the event leader. Use good judgment and continue to keep us all safe.
    • Friday, January 24, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Monday, January 27, 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Ironwood, MI

    Enjoy some great skiing at ABR (Active Backwoods Retreats) Trails) from January 24th to the 26th. The bus leaves Friday morning at 8 am. The trails should be in great shape with lots of snow along with excellent grooming!

    Online signup will be available starting on Saturday, October 19.

    On Friday, we plan to ski at Nine Mile Forest near Wausau. Nine Mile Forest, which is the home of the Badger State Winter Games, has about 30 km of ski trails and 11 km of snowshoe trails. There is a nice chalet with ski rentals. If not enough snow in Wausau, we will ski at Minocqua Winter Park with 86 km of trails as well as 15 miles of snowshoe trails. They have a nice chalet serving food including homemade soups, and they have a topnotch ski shop that rents skis and snowshoes. Both ski areas have skating and striding trails for all skiing abilities.

    We plan to ski both Saturday and Sunday at ABR Trails on 100 km of scenic trails that are family owned and meticulously groomed. There also are 16 km of snowshoe trails. The chalet has a ski shop, and ski and snowshoe rentals.  ABR Trails has both skating and striding trails for all skiing abilities.

    Cost Includes: Motor coach transportation, trail fees, and two nights' accommodations at the Quality Inn in Ironwood with swimming pool, whirlpool, free continental breakfast, and microwave and refrigerator in each room. Restaurants are within walking distance. An optional Saturday group dinner will be offered.

    Contact trip leader Alan Siegl at 262-744-4929 or acesiegl@yahoo.com for more information. Don’t miss this opportunity for some truly great skiing.

    All trip participants must be NSCM members.

    Click this link for the ski trip flyer with more details

    Also please read: 


    The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee (NSCM) continues to follow recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Wisconsin authorities regarding Covid-19 safety.
     Know that your participation in any event is at your own risk. Before attending any NSCM outing or event, please check with the event leader. Use good judgment and continue to keep us all safe.

    • Friday, February 14, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Sunday, February 16, 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Minocqua, WI

    Join our Minocqua ski trip for some fantastic skiing at Minocqua Winter Park and Nine Mile Forest from Friday, February 14 thru Sunday, February 16. 

    Online signup will be available starting on Saturday, October 19.

    The bus leaves Friday morning at 8 am. We will be stopping on the way up to ski at Nine Mile Forest near Wausau. Nine Mile Forest, which is the home of the Badger State Winter Games, has about 30 km of trails groomed for striding and skating and suitable for all abilities, and 11 km of snowshoe trails. There is a nice chalet with ski rentals.

    We will ski at Minocqua Winter Park on Saturday and Sunday. Minocqua Winter Park has 86 km of beautifully groomed trails for striding and skating, including both flat and hilly terrain for all skiing abilities as well as 15 miles of snowshoe trails. It has a large ski lodge with a café that serves a variety of excellent food, beer, and homemade soups, and has a well-stocked ski shop where ski and snowshoe rentals are available.  


    Cost Includes:  Motor coach transportation, trail fees, and two nights' accommodations at the Best Western Plus Concord Inn with swimming pool, whirlpool, free continental breakfast, bar/lounge, and microwave and refrigerator in each room.  Restaurants are within walking distance. An optional group dinner will be offered.

    Contact trip leader John McCarthy at 414-412-0331 or johnnymac1952@gmail.com for more information. Don’t miss this opportunity for some truly great skiing.

    All trip participants must be NSCM members.

    Click this link for the ski trip flyer with more details


    Also please read: 


    The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee (NSCM) continues to follow recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Wisconsin authorities regarding Covid-19 safety.
     Know that your participation in any event is at your own risk. Before attending any NSCM outing or event, please check with the event leader. Use good judgment and continue to keep us all safe.


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