MENIHEK NORDIC SKI CLUB

Located only 3km from quaint Labrador City, Menihek Nordic is the epicentre of cross-country skiing in Atlantic Canada.

Founded in 1975, it features over 32km of groomed trails for classic and freestyle technique with 8km lit for night skiing and snowshoeing. The rustic, log-sided chalet offers a bar, food services, BBQ Pit, fireplace, restrooms, Wi-Fi & media equipment, along with friendly staff.

The club’s world-class Koch Trail System was designed by U.S. Olympic medallist Bill Koch and Dartmouth College’s Al Merrill, for the 1983 and 1985 FIS World Cup Championships.

All trails are maintained daily each winter by Alf Parsons, a renowned, World Masters multi-medal winner, who uses a modern PistenBully 100 groomer.

With an extensive rental inventory for classic and freestyle skiing, snowshoes and child sleds, you’ll also find warming cabins, along with programs for youth, women, and seniors, including all levels of instruction.

A high-performance training centre for elite Canadian cross-country ski teams, the club has hosted 47 Great Labrador Loppets, national and international championships, and World Cup competitions. To top it off, Menihek Nordic will also be hosting the 2024 Canadian National Masters Championships.

Boasting a ski season that’s longer than five months, Labrador City is a snow monster receiving early snowfall and over 14 feet of snow per season amidst cold temperatures.

Enjoy comfortable lodging and fine dining in town at the Two Seasons Inn, which also offers conference and business facilities as well as an exercise room. Après ski, kick back at Maverick’s Lounge located in the Pizza Delight — enjoy live music, your favourite beverages, along with delicious pizza or pasta as you refuel for more adventures on the trails. -JW

NEWFOUNDLAND & LABRADOR, CANADA

Accommodation

Two Seasons Inn in Labrador City, free Wi-Fi, cable TV, gym, restaurant and bar

AMENITIES

Chalet on site with bar, food services, BBQ Pit, fireplace, restrooms, Wi-Fi, media equipment, extensive rental inventory, ski lessons

DINING

Pizza Delight with Maverick’s Lounge inside (live music) at Labrador City

XC SKIING

• November – May

• Average annual snowfall of 170”

• 32km groomed for classic and skating for novice, intermediate and advanced

• 8km lit for night skiing & snowshoeing

• World-class Bill Koch Trail System

• Warming huts

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

Downhill skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling

ATTRACTIONS

Arts and Culture Centre, Edmund Montague Exhibit Hall

GETTING THERE

Nearest airport:

• Wabush Airport (WYK) within 10 minutes; PAL Airlines from Montréal to Wabush; Air Canada from Montréal to Goose Bay (YYR); no direct connections from U.S.

• 1,250km from Montréal

Menihek Nordic Ski Club

P.O. Box 38, Smokey Mountain Rd, Labrador City, NL A2V 2K3

709-944-5842 menihek@crrstv.net

Menihek Nordic Ski Club (google.com)

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