Nordic Skiing has a long history at Nipissing University, with a recent hiatus, and now back again. The campus trail network is being cleared of brush and a new Ginzu groomer is ordered for the snow season, meaning top quality training facilities on campus, including a sprint track, for classic and skate techniques.

The University ski trails were the first developed system of cross-country trails in the North Bay area, which now includes the North Bay Nordic and Wasi Ski Clubs, and is home of 2 current National Team athletes. The campus trails were designed by Dr. Dave Rees, a retired Professor of Geography, also a former Canadian Olympic athlete and President of Cross-Country Canada. The renewed presence of a top-notch network of groomed ski trails within steps of campus and residences is a reason to ski and study at Nipissing University. Few other universities in Canada can offer students skiing from their doorstep. You can even ski to class!

After a successful team building year in 07-08, this is the first year back for Nordic Skiing with Varsity status at Nipissing. Our long term goal is to regain our OUA banner, won in 1994. Are you a fast skier? Would you like to become one? Four years of University means four years of training. We will help you to make the best use of your time in order for you to be your fastest over snow.

Team athletes receive year-long and weekly monitored training programs, tailored to their needs and goals. We work on technique and fitness at team practices and training camps- both dry-land and on-snow. Full on-site race support is available at local races for all athletes, and at Ontario University Athletics (OUA) and National Championships for selected travel team athletes.