{"id":2434,"date":"2024-12-23T12:46:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T19:46:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smcc.ski\/?p=2434"},"modified":"2025-01-03T10:13:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-03T17:13:53","slug":"start-the-season-right-at-the-norquay-skimo-twilight-series","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smcc.ski\/fr\/2024\/12\/23\/start-the-season-right-at-the-norquay-skimo-twilight-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Start the season right at the Norquay Skimo Twilight Series!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you’re new to skimo or a seasoned racer, the Norquay Skimo Twilight Series<\/strong> <\/a>is the perfect way to kick off 2025! Join us on January 4, 2025<\/strong>, for an evening of fun, fitness, and community at Mt. Norquay Ski Resort<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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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<\/a>, 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Register Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pre-Race Skills Clinic and Rental Gear<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

New to the sport? Want to hone your skills? Join the Skimo Canada Pre-Race Skills Clinic<\/strong> from 4:30 to 5:30 pm<\/strong>. Led by Canadian National Team athlete Aly Walford<\/strong> and National Development Team athlete Grant Flagler<\/strong>, this hands-on session will teach essential skills like transitions, skinning, bootpacking, and more \u2014 helping you feel confident and ready for the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to try racing on some skimo skis? Demo some race skis and skins, available from SkiUphill<\/strong> here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

La vision de Norquay Skimo Twilight Series<\/strong> format is an exhilarating 60-minute race where participants climb, descend, and repeat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a night-time event, headlamps are essential! The course is designed to be approachable for beginners, with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n