Trail Conditions Update (Wednesday January 1, 2025):

Thank you to the more than 20 volunteers who did some “repair and restore” shoveling yesterday at Georgian Nordic, we now have a solid base on our main trails. As the temperature is finally moving to below the freezing mark, we are cautiously confident that we will have good and safe cross-country skiing conditions for the 2025 Sounder Ski Tour .

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Trail Conditions Update (Monday December 30, 2024):

Lots of rain and mild weather creating havoc on Georgian Nordic trails…

Now, it all depends on when we get freezing temperatures, and if we get snow in the next few days. We will make a plan to repair and restore trails once we have a better idea of the extend of the damage.

We advise you to wait a few days before considering registration for the 2025 Sounder Ski Tour.

Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre invites everyone to participate in the 2025 Sounder Ski Tour on Sunday January 12th 2025.

1. Classic events start at 10:30 am with different distance categories going every 10 minutes.
2. Free technique events start at noon with different distance categories going every 10 minutes.

If you wish to participate in both classic and skate events. You need to register twice. Register for classic first, then on your skate registration, use the code " SKI2RACES " in the "Discount for Classic and Skate" box for a $10.00 discount.

1. There will be soup, buns and/or bagels, and hot chocolate for all participants.
2. There will be "draw prizes"!
3. Awards and prizes will be distributed as results become available.

In the Sounder 2025, the following events are SOD Race Series events: 1 km classic for U6 and U8 (YOB 2017 - 2018 and earlier...), 2 km classic for U10 (YOB 2015-2016), 3 km classic for U12 (YOB 2013-2014), 5 km classic for U14 (YOB 2011-2012) and U16 (YOB 2009-2010) categories, 10 km classic for U18 (YOB 2007-2008).

Waxing Protocol: In order to increase accessibility of the sport, focus on athlete development, and protect the environment; any ski waxing products that contain fluoride compounds are NOT permitted . Hardeners are also not permitted . This restriction applies to all categories, including Open and Masters, and in all events part of the Sounder Ski Tour 2024. This restriction also applies to grip waxes.

Thank you everyone.

This is a new initiative from Nordiq Canada for Master skiers. CPL points will be calculated if you participate in the 10 km or 20 km events. This will apply to the classic technique events and the skate technique events.

Note: Master Skiers need to have a Nordiq Canada Masters Race License to be included in the Masters Ranking List. See: https://nordiqcanada.ca/races/racing-licenses/