HNS AGMOctober 18, 2025AGM and Work Bee
AGM starts at 10:00 am at the Hinton Nordic Centre.
Lunch and Work Bee to follow.
Hinton Winter Magic FestivalFebruary 6-22, 2026Ski for Free at the HNC
Ski for free (no day use fee) at the Hinton Nordic Centre during the annual Hinton Winter Magic Festival.
(Please continue to register at the Main Lodge)
Freson Bros. Chili Loppet


Saturday February 14, 2026




Freson Bros. Chili Loppet
Be part of Hinton’s Winter Magic Festival
9th Annual Hinton Nordic Skiers Loppet.

Come enjoy the Hinton Nordic Centre and have a great ski and some great home-made chili! Loppets are all about family participation and having fun. Classic or Freestyle.

– 1 km, 2 km, 2.5 km, 5 km, 9km, 18km, or any distance you like.
– Race starts at 11:00 am at the Hinton Nordic Centre’s Main Lodge.
– Chili is free, but only if you pre-register at zone4.ca to reserve your free bowl of chili.

Registration open soon.
Pre-Register at zone4.ca, to reserve your bowl of chili

– Race Day Registration will start at 10 am. Race is free.
– Chili may be available on race day if available, $5 cash only.
Biathlon Alberta
Race
Calforex Cup
Hinton
February 21 & 22, 2026The Alberta Biathlon Calforex Cup race season continues in full swing in Hinton. This event will also be the penultimate leg of the Western Series. Registration will open in early January, stay tuned for the official invitation and more updates as they become available.
Jackrabbit Lessons
Saturdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Jackrabbits (age: 6-9) Skiing begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday mornings.  Please see the Jackrabbits page under Skills Development for further details.  Jackrabbits and Bunnyrabbits run at the same time.
Bunnyrabbit Lessons
Saturdays 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Bunnyrabbits (age: walking to 5) Skiing begins at 11:00 AM Saturday mornings.  Please see the  Bunnyrabbits page under Skills Development for further details.  Bunnyrabbits and Jackrabbits run at the same time.  
School UseDecember, January and February

Mondays to Fridays

9:00 am to 2:00 pm
The schools in our area will be using the Hinton Nordic Centre (Main Lodge and Stadium areas) during the daytime, most days in January and February.  You are welcome to come and enjoy the Centre too.  Just be aware that it might be a little bit more busy than normal.  
GroupSkiNo GroupSki This YearA social ski for all skill levels.  Please see the Adult Skills Development page for further details.  Check our FaceBook page and group for more up to date details.  Don’t forget your head lamp!

If you would like to help organize a weekly GroupSki, please contact us at hintonnordicskiers@gmail.com