Whether you’re new to skimo or a seasoned racer, the Norquay Skimo Twilight Series is the perfect way to kick off 2025! Join us on January 4, 2025, for an evening of fun, fitness, and community at Mt. Norquay Ski Resort.
With a course designed to welcome beginners and challenge experienced racers, this event is about learning new skills, testing your limits, and connecting with the skimo community. Thanks to our partners SkiUphill, your participation supports Skimo Canada athletes and programs ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics! Stay on afterwards for food and beverages, a prize draw and updates from Skimo Canada and Skimo Alberta.
Pre-Race Skills Clinic and Rental Gear
New to the sport? Want to hone your skills? Join the Skimo Canada Pre-Race Skills Clinic from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. Led by Canadian National Team athlete Aly Walford and National Development Team athlete Grant Flagler, this hands-on session will teach essential skills like transitions, skinning, bootpacking, and more — helping you feel confident and ready for the race.
Want to try racing on some skimo skis? Demo some race skis and skins, available from SkiUphill here.
What to Expect
The Norquay Skimo Twilight Series format is an exhilarating 60-minute race where participants climb, descend, and repeat.
This is a night-time event, headlamps are essential! The course is designed to be approachable for beginners, with:
- A gentle skin track featuring a few kick turns
- A descent on an easy blue groomer
- Each lap covering 125-135 meters of vertical
Experienced racers can still push their limits to complete as many laps as possible in 60 minutes. The racer with the most vertical at the end of the hour takes the win!
Details
- When: January 4, 2025
- Where: Mt. Norquay Ski Resort – check in downstairs at Cascade Lodge
- Time:
- Pre-Race Clinic at 4:30 pm
- Race starts at 6:30 pm
- Cost:
- Pre-Race Skills Clinic – $15 per person
- Race – $30 per person ($10 goes to support Skimo Canada)
Required Gear
Make sure to bring:
- Skis: Touring, telemark, or splitboards with metal edges
- Skins: For climbing uphill
- Backpack: With ski-carrying capability for the bootpack section
- Helmet: Ski, bike, or climbing helmet mandatory
- Layers: Be prepared for Canada’s winter weather!
- Headlamp: This is a nighttime race, not all areas are lit
Post-Race Celebration
Afterward, join us in Norquay’s Lone Pine Pub, upstairs in Cascade Lodge, for:
- Food and beverages
- A raffle draw to win great prizes
- Updates from Skimo Canada, Skimo Alberta, and a sneak peek at upcoming races
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