<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Nakker - Update: </b></u></span>

Jo-Ann is planning to buy an adult membership for Nakkertok this year.   She expects to ski there on Mondays and possibly Wednesday mornings to work on her stagnating  ski skills and enjoy a change of scenery. If anyone else is interested in joining her, she would welcome company, but Sofits will not be training there this year.  If anyone is wanting a private lesson, this would also be a perfect place for it.

<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Things to know about Nakkertok Ski Club</b></u></span>

1. Driving time is generally the same as to Gatineau Park, and less time than some Gatineau Park locations.

2. Nakkertok has the most reliable grooming in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Dirk was the chief of grooming at the Olympics in Whistler. Trails are kept regularly groomed unlike Gatineau Park which may (or may not) have only parkways groomed after a weather event.

3. New this year, Nakkertok will have snowmaking for one of the main loops.  This will be welcome if snow comes late as it did last year.

4. The Nakkertok South trails are charming, delightful and some are quite challenging. Think Burma and Pink Lake trail. There are easier and more challenging loops and distances, but all are within a relatively short distance of the parking lot, compared to Gatineau Park.

5. There is a large, well groomed practice grid (classic and skate) right by the parking lot.

6. There is a beautiful, large building with picnic tables right near the parking lot. It can be used for picnic lunches, video-analysis, meetings, boot and coat changing, etc. There are cabins a short ski away, and two lit night trails.

7. There is snowshoeing on site (usually $7 day fee)

8. The regular annual membership for under 65 is $135 plus 2 days of volunteer effort. Those over 65 can buy a full membership for just $35.

9. Nakkertok North is a longer drive and the trails are much more challenging and include backcountry.  Spring skiing in particular, can be amazing there. Thea’s Race is held there in early March.