September 2016
Wings on the Wind Kite Festival
Kite decorating / building workshop and bbq at Lightning Lake Day Use Area. 2:30pm group kite launch!
Find out more »January 2017
The Blackwall Bash at Manning Park
The Blackwall Bash is a challenging new race to the top of Manning Park’s Blackwall nordic trail, with skate ski or classic options. More info: email nordic@manningpark.com
Find out more »February 2017
Cascade Cup Loppet
This classic cross country ski event starts at 10 a.m. at Lightning Lake in Manning Park Resort and includes lunch and an award ceremony. Race options range from 2k to 30k. More info: manningpark.com
Find out more »August 2017
SUP Evening Excursion – Special Meteor Shower Trip!
Experience this incredibly unique evening adventure! Join our certified paddleboard instructor for a guided SUP tour on Lightning Lake at dusk. Cruise placidly on Lightning Lake with your certified paddleboard instructor who can help you hone the basics of SUP and discover life on the water at twilight. This special late-night program is scheduled during the Perseid Meteor Shower in order to catch the moon-rise and a glimpse of some early shooting stars! Space is limited for this unique excursion!…
Find out more »December 2017
Guided Snowshoe Tour
Enjoy a winter tradition in Manning Park’s true Alpine wilderness. Experience snowshoeing after dark with our Guided Snowshoe Tour. Join our experienced guides for a 2 hour snowshoe adventure under the stars. Trek through powder christened pines across snow crested fields. Return to the Nordic Centre later for a hot drink. Sign up in advance at the Nordic Centre.
Find out more »Moonlight Ski Down
Enjoy a winter tradition in Manning Park’s true Alpine wilderness. Experience Nordic skiing in the magic of winter after dark with Manning Park Resort’s Moonlight Ski Down. Take the shuttle bus to Strawberry Flats. Cross country ski 8km back down along South Gibson trail to the Lodge by the light of the full moon. Star watch by Lightning Lake. Sign up in advance at the Nordic Centre to reserve your spot. This is an 8km ski, best for those with some experience.
Find out more »January 2018
The Blackwall Bash Nordic Race
The Blackwall Bash is a challenging cross-country race to the top of Manning Park’s Blackwall Nordic trail. Skate or classic ski either option: 8 km (1500 ft. elevation gain) to Cascade Lookout; or 16 km (2500 ft. elevation gain) to the Alpine at Blackwall Peak. Race participants send up a bag with warm clothes to be waiting for them at the finish line. Take the challenge!
Find out more »February 2018
Cascade Cup Loppet
Sign up for the Manning Park’s Cascade Cup Loppet, a classic cross country ski event taking place 10 am – 1:30 pm at Lightning Lake in Manning Park Resort. Afterward, lunch and the awards ceremony begin at 2 pm. Park at the Lightning Lake race site or at Manning Park Resort Lodge. From the Lodge, take the shuttle bus up to the lake 8:30 and 9:30 am. Choose the 2, 4, 15 or 30 km race. Race fees include daily…
Find out more »Lantern Lit Ski
Join us for a magical evening with our Lantern Lit Ski. We’re lighting an easy trail with lanterns for a night ski from 7:30 – 9:30 pm. The event starts at the Nordic Centre at Manning Park Resort. All levels of cross country skiers can participate in this beautiful event. The Lantern Lit Ski is free with a valid trail pass. Evening trail tickets and rentals (including headlamp rentals) are available at the Nordic Centre, open until 9:30 pm. Stop by for a free…
Find out more »March 2018
Bear Trap Telemark Festival
The Bear Trap Telemark Festival is a free heeling fiesta! This full weekend festival includes a number of fun races, including a skin up race, slalom, freestyle and the famous tele obstacle course! Take part in a session to improve your tele skills and rip it up with your free heeling friends! Sign-up in advance to assure yourself one of our commemorative Bear Trap swag.
Find out more »Nordic Top to Bottom Fest
Challenge yourself and your friends with Manning Park’s Nordic Top to Bottom Fest. Time your skate or classic ski for the 8 km distance from the “top to the bottom”, from Strawberry Flats down to the Similkameen River in Manning Park Resort. Register at the Nordic Centre from 9 – 10 am. Ride the Manning Park Resort shuttle bus up to Strawberry Flats, and relax in the warming hut until your start time. The course is open 11 – 1 pm. Cost: $15 per…
Find out more »Spring Fest
Come celebrate spring at Manning Park with the carnival-like atmosphere of fun ski events! The Streak-the-Streak Downhill Race, the Slush Cup and the Dummy Downhill are all part of the rollicking good fun we have planned on Saturday & Sunday. Bring your skis, your smile and your costume to take part in the festivities! Full event schedule can be found on the website.
Find out more »October 2019
Manning Park Dark Sky – Astronomy Weekend
Bring your curiosity about the cosmos to Manning Park’s second annual astronomy weekend, featuring workshops, speakers and star-gazing. This event will feature two unique weekends of programming with our star experts who will guide you on a tour of the night skies in the pristine alpine environment of Manning Park. October 18-20 & 25-27, 2019 Sign up to our Dark Sky Mailing list to get the full program once it is available: http://eepurl.com/dqKVlr
Find out more »February 2020
Cascade Cup Loppet
Sign up for the Manning Park’s Cascade Cup Loppet, a cross country ski event taking place 10 am – 1:30 pm at Lightning Lake in Manning Park Resort. Choose the 2, 4, 15 or 30 km race. Race fees include daily trail pass and post race lunch. New: New Skate category for 30km. This category has limited numbers so register early! Afterward, lunch and the awards ceremony begin at 2 pm. Plan to stay the night at the Lodge! Registration…
Find out more »March 2020
The Blackwall Bash Nordic Race
The Blackwall Bash is a challenging race to the top of Manning Park’s Blackwall Nordic trail. Skate or classic ski either option: 8 km (1500 ft. elevation gain) to Cascade Lookout; or 16 km (2500 ft. elevation gain) to the Alpine at Blackwall Peak. Race participants send up a bag with warm clothes to be waiting for them at the finish line. Take the challenge! Registration now open at Zone4.
Find out more »Bear Trap Telemark Festival
Telemark is alive and well at Manning Park Resort’s Bear Trap Telemark Festival! This weekend festival includes multiple events and provides the opportunity to connect with the telemark community. Please visit zone4.ca to register. Cost: $45 full weekend, $35 Saturday or Sunday.
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