Located a short drive from town on Bear Mountain in the Demonstration Forest, you will find 23 kilometres of interesecting trails. Trails are groomed and track set for both classic and skate skiing throughout the winter season.Adult (19-59)............$70.00
Senior(60+)...............$50.00
Youth (6-18)..............$25.00
Couple.....................$130.00
Family......................$140.00
Day Pass Fees for Non-Members
Single Person .......$8.00
Family.................$12.00
Mission
The Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association»is a family ski club with members from throughout the peace region.
»has a mission to make winter the most enjoyable season of the year by organizing ski lessons and clinic, junior ski programs, family events, tour days, picnics, races and more.
»is based on volunteerism and has benfitted from the hard work of individuals, companies and agencies. It can only continue with your help and participation.
»provides hiking and horseback riding facilities in the summer.
The Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association
Trail Conditions
Top trails are groomed and track set for skate and classic skiing .
Due to the open area surrounding the trailhead shelter, the snow conditions at beginning of the trails usually deteriorates before the snow on other parts of the trails. So don't be discouraged by marginal conditions at the trailhead, but perservere to the better conditions often found 100 metres in. Keep thinking SNOW!
The road to the trails has been greatly improved, widened and ploughed.
Top trails are groomed and track set for skate and classic skiing .
Due to the open area surrounding the trailhead shelter, the snow conditions at beginning of the trails usually deteriorates before the snow on other parts of the trails. So don't be discouraged by marginal conditions at the trailhead, but perservere to the better conditions often found 100 metres in. Keep thinking SNOW!
The road to the trails has been greatly improved, widened and ploughed.
Events
Moonlight Skis (bring your headlamp)
February 8th....MOONLIGHT SKI - Meet at the trail head at 7 pm
February 14th...VALENTINE SKI - Bring your sweetie-fire will be on at 1 pm
March 10th......MOONLIGHT SKI - Meet at the trail head at 7 pm
March 21st......SPRING BREAK SOCIAL - Meet at the main shelter at 11 am (potluck snacks)
April 10th......MOONLIGHT SKI -Meet at trail head at 7 pm
April 11th......EASTER SKI - Meeta at main shelter at 1 pm (Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY EVENTS CONTACT ED JOHNSON AT 250-782-7257 OR EMAIL fishtalk@telus.net
Bear Mountain Loppet
2005 Bear Mountain Loppet Results
Girl's 5 K
Corina Helm 27:47.87
Boy's 15 K
Daniel Helm 1:07:37.00
Women's 15 K
Linda Helm 1:20:04.47
Men's 10 K
Stephen Ashwell 1:08:23.93
Men's 5 K
Andrew Tivadar 32:51.38
Moonlight Skis (bring your headlamp)
February 8th....MOONLIGHT SKI - Meet at the trail head at 7 pm
February 14th...VALENTINE SKI - Bring your sweetie-fire will be on at 1 pm
March 10th......MOONLIGHT SKI - Meet at the trail head at 7 pm
March 21st......SPRING BREAK SOCIAL - Meet at the main shelter at 11 am (potluck snacks)
April 10th......MOONLIGHT SKI -Meet at trail head at 7 pm
April 11th......EASTER SKI - Meeta at main shelter at 1 pm (Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON ANY EVENTS CONTACT ED JOHNSON AT 250-782-7257 OR EMAIL fishtalk@telus.net
Bear Mountain Loppet
2005 Bear Mountain Loppet Results
Girl's 5 K
Corina Helm 27:47.87
Boy's 15 K
Daniel Helm 1:07:37.00
Women's 15 K
Linda Helm 1:20:04.47
Men's 10 K
Stephen Ashwell 1:08:23.93
Men's 5 K
Andrew Tivadar 32:51.38
Upcoming Projects
Trail Maintenance
Stadium area has been redone; cleared, brushed and levelled. Trails have been widened and brushed.
A huge THANK YOU to Pat O'Reilly for all his work and EnCana and the Ministry of Forests for their donation to help cover the costs of this project.
Contact Pat for more info, 782-8796.
Clearing Brush for Stadium for Teaching Area
The stadium, located just South of the current trailhead shelter, has been cleared and will become our race start and finish.
Race Office
Several years ago the club was donated the old Co-op Gas Bar. As it was too rotten to use, the club received donated materials towards the construction of a new building which we eventually intend to use as a Race Office. In the interim, the building has been rented out as an office to oil patch companies, and the rent is used to cover club projects and operating costs.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped out!
Adventure Ski Area
The Adventure Ski area is located East of the trailhead shelter. This area has been cleared to provide teaching terrain for the ski league program as well as a place for skiers to play and practice some basic techniques. Volunteers needed!
Other Improvements
We appreciate the use of our newwer twin track snowmobile . It allows us to groom and set tracks in minimal snow conditions.
The club has recently purchased a roller for the twin track so that trails can be packed earlier than with the heavier Snow Cat.
The club has used ski equipment for use by anyone interested in trying out the sport. We also purchased a full set of skis to outfit a school class. To check out our selection, call Ed at 782-7257
If you have equipment for sale or exchange please contact Ed at 782-7257.
We are looking at various feasible options for lighting the teaching area and 3.2 km of the top loops (ie. Coyote, Lynx)
We have aquired a newer Snow Cat and groomer to create better skiing conditions.
We would like to build a secure shelter to house our new Snow Cat and grooming equipment.
THANK YOU to the DCAA, EnCana, the Regional District and the City of Dawson Creek for making these improvements possible through their support..
Trail Maintenance
Stadium area has been redone; cleared, brushed and levelled. Trails have been widened and brushed.
A huge THANK YOU to Pat O'Reilly for all his work and EnCana and the Ministry of Forests for their donation to help cover the costs of this project.
Contact Pat for more info, 782-8796.
Clearing Brush for Stadium for Teaching Area
The stadium, located just South of the current trailhead shelter, has been cleared and will become our race start and finish.
Race Office
Several years ago the club was donated the old Co-op Gas Bar. As it was too rotten to use, the club received donated materials towards the construction of a new building which we eventually intend to use as a Race Office. In the interim, the building has been rented out as an office to oil patch companies, and the rent is used to cover club projects and operating costs.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped out!
Adventure Ski Area
The Adventure Ski area is located East of the trailhead shelter. This area has been cleared to provide teaching terrain for the ski league program as well as a place for skiers to play and practice some basic techniques. Volunteers needed!
Other Improvements
We appreciate the use of our newwer twin track snowmobile . It allows us to groom and set tracks in minimal snow conditions.
The club has recently purchased a roller for the twin track so that trails can be packed earlier than with the heavier Snow Cat.
The club has used ski equipment for use by anyone interested in trying out the sport. We also purchased a full set of skis to outfit a school class. To check out our selection, call Ed at 782-7257
If you have equipment for sale or exchange please contact Ed at 782-7257.
We are looking at various feasible options for lighting the teaching area and 3.2 km of the top loops (ie. Coyote, Lynx)
We have aquired a newer Snow Cat and groomer to create better skiing conditions.
We would like to build a secure shelter to house our new Snow Cat and grooming equipment.
THANK YOU to the DCAA, EnCana, the Regional District and the City of Dawson Creek for making these improvements possible through their support..
Ski Lessons
On Saturday January 24,2009 at 2pm to 3pm we are beginning our ski league lessons for the Rabbit age Children, ages 6-12 years. Registration forms are available for anyone interested in having their kids join. If you know anyone who may be interested, whether they are members or not, have them contact Ed Johnson at 782-7257.If Equipment is a problem we may be able to help you out. We need to know boot size and height for the equipment. The cost for the childrens lessons is $15.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members.
We will also be having Adult lessons for any one interested. We have some adult equipment available.
Childrens Lessons....contact....Eric Wolfe eric_wolf@sd59.bc.ca, cell phone 250-219-1154 or Ed Johnson 250-782-7257
Adult Lessons .......contact Peg Benoit tbenoit@pris.bc.ca ,phone 250-782-3367
Anyone wishing to join our club or volunteer their services please contact one of the following people: Ed Johnson 782-7257, Robert Jones 782-4929 evenings . Adult lessons can be arranged.
Meetings
NEXT MEETING at 7:00pm on Monday February 2nd, 2009 at Northern Lights College in the Continuing Education Building.
Annual General Meeting was held on Monday May 12, 2008
Club Executive:
PRESIDENT = Robert Jones, VICE-PRESIDENT = , FACILITIES DIRECTOR = Pat O'Reilly, SECRETARY = TREASURER = Richelle Schwartz
DIRECTORS = Dave Corea, Ellen Corea, Sonja Gowda,Jessica Sorg, Jim Johnson, Elaine Peterson and Peggy Benoit
On Saturday January 24,2009 at 2pm to 3pm we are beginning our ski league lessons for the Rabbit age Children, ages 6-12 years. Registration forms are available for anyone interested in having their kids join. If you know anyone who may be interested, whether they are members or not, have them contact Ed Johnson at 782-7257.If Equipment is a problem we may be able to help you out. We need to know boot size and height for the equipment. The cost for the childrens lessons is $15.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members.
We will also be having Adult lessons for any one interested. We have some adult equipment available.
Childrens Lessons....contact....Eric Wolfe eric_wolf@sd59.bc.ca, cell phone 250-219-1154 or Ed Johnson 250-782-7257
Adult Lessons .......contact Peg Benoit tbenoit@pris.bc.ca ,phone 250-782-3367
Anyone wishing to join our club or volunteer their services please contact one of the following people: Ed Johnson 782-7257, Robert Jones 782-4929 evenings . Adult lessons can be arranged.
Meetings
NEXT MEETING at 7:00pm on Monday February 2nd, 2009 at Northern Lights College in the Continuing Education Building.
Annual General Meeting was held on Monday May 12, 2008
Club Executive:
PRESIDENT = Robert Jones, VICE-PRESIDENT = , FACILITIES DIRECTOR = Pat O'Reilly, SECRETARY = TREASURER = Richelle Schwartz
DIRECTORS = Dave Corea, Ellen Corea, Sonja Gowda,Jessica Sorg, Jim Johnson, Elaine Peterson and Peggy Benoit
Fundraising to Date
Last year we raised approximately $4,200 through the Rotary Mega-Lottery. These funds have contributed towards the cost of our trail widening project.
Thank you to all volunteers who were able to help sell tickets for the club.
Thank you to the DCAA for their generous donation of $5000.00which has enabled us to begin work on the Adventure Playgroung.
The Ministry of Tourism, Sports, and the Arts has provided us with $11,000 for trail maintenance and grooming.
Contact Us: bearmountainnordic@pris.bc.ca
Snail mail address: Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association
Box 21033
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X8
Last year we raised approximately $4,200 through the Rotary Mega-Lottery. These funds have contributed towards the cost of our trail widening project.
Thank you to all volunteers who were able to help sell tickets for the club.
Thank you to the DCAA for their generous donation of $5000.00which has enabled us to begin work on the Adventure Playgroung.
The Ministry of Tourism, Sports, and the Arts has provided us with $11,000 for trail maintenance and grooming.
Snail mail address: Bear Mountain Nordic Ski Association
Box 21033
Dawson Creek, BC V1G 4X8