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Nordic Ski Club Of Milwaukee

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Our current 4 month calendar

The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee welcomes newcomers and prospective members to any of our events.

To add an event, email details to nordicskiclub.mke@gmail.com.

The Nordic Ski Club will occasionally list events sponsored by other organizations. The Club and these other organizations are separate and distinct. The Club provides information without compensation about other events solely as a service to members or guests who may be interested in such outings. The Club has no control or voice in managing these events.  Members and guests should exercise their own judgment and participate in these events cautiously and at their own risk.

Join us on our 2025 Ski Trips

Please Read:  Important Facts for Ski Trip Reservations | Basic Bus Trip Info

Ski Trips Park & Ride Lot Location: The Watertown Plank Park & Ride lot is located at 10600 W Watertown Plank Rd, midway between Hwy 45 and Hwy 100, just north of Watertown Plank Road. From Watertown Plank Road, turn north on Swan Blvd (the only stoplights between Hwy 45 and Hwy 100). Get into left lane and go one block. Turn left on Underwood Parkway. Take the first left into the lot. Park along the outer edge of the lot on the east side in the overnight parking spots, or on the south side.  A Google map from several years ago gives a layout of the Park & Ride lot in the center of the map just to the left of Swan Blvd.

To sign up for a ski trip, please mail your ski trip registration form with a deposit check to the trip leader, or you can register and pay the full amount online that will include a 3% surcharge.

SKI TRIP STATUS as of 12/19/24 (2025 Ski Trips)

TRIP DATES

DESTINATION

Openings

Waiting List
Thu., Jan. 2 - Sun., Jan. 5 Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton MI 4   
Fri., Jan. 24 – Sun., Jan. 26 ABR Trails, Ironwood MI  18
Fri., Feb. 14 – Sun., Feb. 16 Minocqua Winter Park, Minocqua WI  27   

 

Find the signup forms below. You can use online payment or download the form and mail a check to the trip leader.  To check on the status of a trip or to get more information, contact the trip leader or check the Ski Trip Status on our Web site’s Events page.

Upcoming events

  • Keweenaw Peninsula Ski Trip

    • Thursday, January 02, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Sunday, January 05, 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Houghton, MI
    Register

    Start the New Year with your friends or make new ones as you ski or snowshoe your way through the Keweenaw Peninsula with the Nordics.

    Check out the great snow condtions with the Swedetown webcams.

    We will leave Thursday morning January 2 at 8 am and stop to ski in Wisconsin at Brown County Reforestation Camp near Green Bay (30 km of trails, chalet, and 3 km of snowshoe trails) or WinMan Trails near Winchester, WI (23 km of trails, chalet, and over 8 km of snowshoe trails). We will ski at several different locations in the Keweenaw Peninsula, which is the one place that almost always has snow even in poor snow years!:

    • Swedetown has 32.5 km of groomed trails, 5.3 km of snowshoe trails, and a chalet with food for sale.  
    • Michigan Tech University has 34 km of superbly groomed, wide trails with a chalet and small warming hut. No US National Championships at MTU this year.
    • Maasto Hiihto has 24 km of scenic, striding-only trails and chalet with homemade food. 
    These ski areas have both skating (except for Maasto Hiihto) and striding trails for all skiing abilities as well as snowshoe trails.

    Cost Includes:  Motor coach transportation, trail fees, and three nights' accommodations at the Quality Inn & Suites in downtown Houghton with swimming pool, whirlpool, sauna, free continental breakfast, and microwave and refrigerator in each room. Restaurants are within walking distance.  An optional group dinner will be offered.

    Contact trip leader Don Hynek at 608-575-6115 or dhynek@climbingcentral.com for more information.

    All trip participants must be NSCM members.

    Click this link for the ski trip flyer with more details

    Also please read: 

    The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee (NSCM) continues to follow recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Wisconsin authorities regarding Covid-19 safety. Know that your participation in any event is at your own risk. Before attending any NSCM outing or event, please check with the event leader. Use good judgment and continue to keep us all safe.
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  • Winter Picnic at Lapham Peak

    • Sunday, January 12, 2025
    • 12:00 PM
    • Trecker Lodge at Kettle Moraine State Forest-Lapham Peak Unit, W329 N846 County C, Delafield, WI
    Register

    The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee’s annual winter picnic, monthly meeting will be held January 12, 2025.

    When: Sunday, January 12, 2025

    Picnic: Noon, Homestead Hollow parking lot, Trecker Lodge accessed from the Homestead Hollow parking lot via a walking path.

    Reserve your spot for the picnic lunch by registering no later than Tuesday, January 7. The club will supply sub sandwiches and water for the indoor picnic.

    If you plan to ski on the snowmaking loop located by Evergreen parking area, check the Friends of Lapham Peak website trail conditions report for current conditions.

    If you have any questions call Rita at 262-547-4827. This is NOT a text phone.

    Event Location: Kettle Moraine State Forest-Lapham Peak Unit, W329 N846 County C, Delafield, WI 53018. If you are told by the park office attendant when you arrive that the park is full, state that you are attending a Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee event at Trecker Lodge.

    Directions: On highway I-94 between Madison and Milwaukee, take the Delafield exit and drive south on County Road C for 0.9 miles to the park entrance, on the east side of the road.

    Entrance fee: Purchase admission stickers online, by calling 888-305-0398, or at Lapham Peak. Resident annual vehicle, $28; senior (65+), $13; daily $8. Statewide trail pass (for skiing), $25.


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  • ABR Trails Ski Trip

    • Friday, January 24, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Sunday, January 26, 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Ironwood, MI
    Register

    Enjoy some great skiing at ABR (Active Backwoods Retreats) Trails from January 24th to the 26th. The bus leaves Friday morning at 8 am. The trails should be in great shape with lots of snow along with excellent grooming!

    Save $20 if you sign up by December 25!

    On Friday, we plan to ski at Nine Mile Forest near Wausau. Nine Mile Forest, which is the home of the Badger State Winter Games, has about 30 km of ski trails and 11 km of snowshoe trails. There is a nice chalet with ski rentals. If not enough snow in Wausau, we will ski at Minocqua Winter Park with 86 km of trails as well as 15 miles of snowshoe trails. They have a nice chalet serving food including homemade soups, and they have a topnotch ski shop that rents skis and snowshoes. Both ski areas have skating and striding trails for all skiing abilities.

    We plan to ski both Saturday and Sunday at ABR Trails on 100 km of scenic trails that are family owned and meticulously groomed. There also are 16 km of snowshoe trails. The chalet has a ski shop, and ski and snowshoe rentals.  ABR Trails has both skating and striding trails for all skiing abilities.

    Cost Includes: Motor coach transportation, trail fees, and two nights' accommodations at the Quality Inn in Ironwood with swimming pool, whirlpool, free continental breakfast, and microwave and refrigerator in each room. Restaurants are within walking distance. An optional Saturday group dinner will be offered.

    Contact trip leader Alan Siegl at 262-744-4929 or acesiegl@yahoo.com for more information. Don’t miss this opportunity for some truly great skiing.

    All trip participants must be NSCM members.

    Click this link for the ski trip flyer with more details

    Also please read: 


    The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee (NSCM) continues to follow recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Wisconsin authorities regarding Covid-19 safety.     Know that your participation in any event is at your own risk. Before attending any NSCM outing or event, please check with the event leader. Use good judgment and continue to keep us all safe.

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  • Minocqua Winter Park Ski Trip

    • Friday, February 14, 2025
    • 8:00 AM
    • Sunday, February 16, 2025
    • 9:00 PM
    • Minocqua, WI
    Register

    Join our Minocqua ski trip for some fantastic skiing at Minocqua Winter Park and Nine Mile Forest from Friday, February 14 thru Sunday, February 16. 

    Save $20 if you sign up by January 15, but all unfilled rooms may need to be released by December 31 so sign up before then to assure yourself a room on this ski trip.

    The bus leaves Friday morning at 8 am. We will be stopping on the way up to ski at Nine Mile Forest near Wausau. Nine Mile Forest, which is the home of the Badger State Winter Games, has about 30 km of trails groomed for striding and skating and suitable for all abilities, and 11 km of snowshoe trails. There is a nice chalet with ski rentals.

    We will ski at Minocqua Winter Park on Saturday and Sunday. Minocqua Winter Park has 86 km of beautifully groomed trails for striding and skating, including both flat and hilly terrain for all skiing abilities as well as 15 miles of snowshoe trails. It has a large ski lodge with a café that serves a variety of excellent food, beer, and homemade soups, and has a well-stocked ski shop where ski and snowshoe rentals are available.  


    Cost Includes:  Motor coach transportation, trail fees, and two nights' accommodations at the Best Western Plus Concord Inn with swimming pool, whirlpool, free continental breakfast, bar/lounge, and microwave and refrigerator in each room.  Restaurants are within walking distance. An optional group dinner will be offered.

    Contact trip leader John McCarthy at 414-412-0331 or johnnymac1952@gmail.com for more information. Don’t miss this opportunity for some truly great skiing.

    All trip participants must be NSCM members.

    Click this link for the ski trip flyer with more details


    Also please read: 


    The Nordic Ski Club of Milwaukee (NSCM) continues to follow recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Wisconsin authorities regarding Covid-19 safety.     Know that your participation in any event is at your own risk. Before attending any NSCM outing or event, please check with the event leader. Use good judgment and continue to keep us all safe.

    Show details


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