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Skiing Permitted

As soon as conditions allow, cross-country skiing can begin. The Province of Ontario’s latest COVID-19 restrictions do not affect cross-country skiing operations or clubs. As long as other protective measures are followed, skiers can enjoy the great outdoors and escape the reality of the pandemic lockdown for a while. Please refer to the Club’s COVIDContinue reading “Skiing Permitted”

Driving lessons

The grooming team met on Saturday morning to drive the ATV used to pull the grooming equipment. Everything is set…just need that snow!

Groomers Gather

The white fluffy stuff is falling and recently the club grooming team met to review procedures, prepare the equipment, go over safety regulations, and learn new COVID related procedures. Let it snow!!

Virtual AGM 2020

Here is a screen grab of last night’s AGM participants. Thanks to those who attended virtually. Now…time for snow!

Latest news

On October 24th, an energetic crew met at the entrance of Murphy’s Point Provincial Park for the annual fall trail clean-up. There are always lots of branches down that need to be removed and bush to push back and snow fencing to put up. The grooming crew also took to the trails to have aContinue reading “Latest news”

Membership time!

The membership portal is live for the 2020-2021 season. If I look out my window, that’s not a moment too soon! A light dusting of snow is covering the ground, the trails were cleared on Saturday, and the Annual General Meeting is this coming Monday. Time to get a membership! Go to the Membership pageContinue reading “Membership time!”

Trail Clearing Day

Club members will be walking the trails at Murphy’s Point on Saturday, October 24 to clear away any branches or obstructions and identify any larger trees or hazards that need to be removed to prepare for the ski season. We will also be installing a snow fence and possibly spreading some mulch on one areaContinue reading “Trail Clearing Day”

Annual General Meeting

The ski season approacheth! That means it’s AGM time. This year’s annual general meeting will be a virtual affair held on ZOOM. DATE: Monday, November 2nd, 2020 TIME: 7 pm All members are invited to attend. There are a few positions up for election which you might be interested in taking on. The positions areContinue reading “Annual General Meeting”

Head Groomer Retires

Many thanks to our recently retired head groomer, Dave Reesor. Dave has spent countless hours volunteering to keep the trails in great shape through our increasingly challenging winters.

Murphy’s Point Closed for the Season

Unfortunately, warming temperatures and rain have made the parking lots, roads and trails very icy and hazardous. The Park staff decided earlier this week to wrap up the 2019-2020 winter season at the park. On behalf of the park staff, thank you for all your work, time and contributions that make our winter program aContinue reading “Murphy’s Point Closed for the Season”