Welcome

Welcome to the Golden Nordic Ski Club! With over 30 km of groomed classic and skating trails at Dawn Mountain Nordic Centre (13 km outside of Golden) and 6 km of classic track set trails at the Golden Golf Course (6 km outside of Golden), we offer a world-class cross-country skiing experience to beginner and expert skiers alike. With close to 400 members last season (local and out-of-town), we have seen a steady growth in our membership over the past few years.

GNSC Vision

The GNSC aims to offer our members with world-class ski trails that create a sense of awe through excellent grooming, (wonderful views), and trails for all levels of experience. There are plans for a day lodge, an improved parking lot area, and a dog ski trail for next ski season.

GNSC Mission

The Golden Nordic Club is a registered non-profit organization with a purpose to develop and promote cross-country skiing in the Golden District by making it affordable, family oriented, inclusive, educational and a world class Nordic skiing experience.

GNSC Goals

1. To provide ski trails on the West Bench called "Dawn Mountain Nordic Ski Centre"

• Establish cost effective user fees
• Groom trails in a timely and cost efficient method
• Continually develop and maintain trails for both classic and skating skiing
• Build and maintain adequate facilities for equipment storage and skier usage
• Work closely with other associations to establish the land tenure for the ski trails

2. To provide ski trails at the Golden Golf Club

• Establish cost effective user fees
• Maintain existing cabin and storage shed
• Groom and maintain trails in a timely and cost efficient method
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with the Golden Golf Club
• Establish new trails and facilities when necessary

3. To provide cross-country skiing, education and skill development

• Promote and administer the BC Rabbits program for children
• Cooperate with local schools to develop cross-country skiing in the schools
• Develop and administer a racing program to include junior racers and a cross-training program for other sports
• Develop and administer a masters program
• Establish a nordic club presence in the community

4. To provide club social events and products for sale

• Promote events such as the Huckleberry Loppet, Full Moon Ski, waxing clinics, etc.
• Make available club related products for sale such as toques, head bands, vests, tee-shirts