Kirkland Lake Cross Country Ski Runners

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A volunteer driven club promoting skiing, snow shoeing and hiking.

Free use of snow shoes & ski kits (both classic and skate) for children and adults, plus lessons available by appointment at 705-567-5215.

10/12/2026

Trail Maintenance Day Postponed 🌧️

Due to today's weather conditions, our Trail Maintenance Day has been postponed to a later date.

The safety of our volunteers comes first, and we want to make sure conditions allow us to get meaningful work done on the trails. Thank you to everyone who was planning to join us and lend a hand.

A new date will be announced soon. Stay tuned, and thank you for supporting the volunteers who help keep Clancy's Trails in great shape year-round. 🍂🥾🌲

10/09/2026

Skip the turkey trot. Join us for a trail adventure. 🍂🥾

📅 Thanksgiving Monday
📍 Clancy's Trails (Joe Mavrinac Community Complex)
🕧 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Bring: 🥾 Boots (no running shoes) 🧤 Work gloves

Bringing a drill is an asset!

Join the Kirkland Lake Ski Runners for an afternoon of trail maintenance at Clancy's Trails. Enjoy the fall colours, meet some great people, and help prepare our trails for another winter season.

10/09/2026

📣 Update: We're Starting at Noon! 🍂

Thinking about joining us for our Trail Maintenance Day this Thanksgiving Monday?

We'll now be meeting at 12:00 PM at Clancy's Trails before heading out to work on our snowshoe trails.

10/05/2026

Many hands make light work. A few chainsaws make even lighter work. 🍂🪚

We're looking for volunteers ready to help tackle some of the heavier work needed to prepare Clancy's Trails for winter.

This Thanksgiving Monday, the Kirkland Lake Ski Runners will be completing trail maintenance projects including brushing, clearing, sign installation, and general trail improvements.

We're especially looking for volunteers who can bring skills and equipment such as:

• Chainsaws & experienced operators
• Handheld brushers/brush saws
• Cordless drills
• ATVs/quads for hauling equipment and materials
• Trail maintenance experience
• Small engine or machinery maintenance experience

We'll also need volunteers for clipping, brushing, trail roaming, and general support roles, so don't worry if you don't have equipment to bring.

🥪 Join us at lunch for light refreshments and an information session to learn more about how volunteers help maintain and operate our trail network throughout the winter.

Trail Maintenance Day 📅 Thanksgiving Monday 📍 Clancy's Trails (Joe Mavrinac Community Complex) 🕒 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please bring: • Work gloves • Sturdy boots • Any equipment you're willing to contribute

The Kirkland Lake Ski Runners trail system relies on volunteer support. If you have the skills, equipment, or interest to help keep our trails in great shape this winter, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Message us or comment below if you can help.

10/02/2026

Community organizations coming together once again! Thank you to the Kirkland Lake Lions Club and the Kirkland Lake Rotary Club for their donations to keep ski and snowshoe use free of charge for another season.
And of great importance: the trails need more volunteers to assist with grooming. Please comment on the original post to obtain details or indicate your interest❄️

08/12/2026

Thanks to those who stepped forward to volunteer for trail work. Stay tuned for a work party date!

07/28/2026

Volunteers Needed. Help Get Our Trails Ready for Winter!

Winter may seem a long way off, but now is the time to get our ski trails ready for another great season!

We’re looking for a few extra sets of hands to help with an upcoming trail work day. The main jobs will be clearing fallen trees and running the brush hog to prepare the trails for grooming this winter.

The work day will be scheduled based on the availability of those who volunteer, so if you can spare a few hours, we’d truly appreciate your help. Every bit of assistance helps keep our trail system in great shape for everyone to enjoy.

Interested in lending a hand? Please send this page a message, and a member of our grooming team will be in touch with more details.

Thank you for helping keep our trails in top condition. We couldn’t do it without volunteers!

04/22/2026

As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, we want to take a moment to recognize and sincerely thank the incredible volunteers who make our ski and snowshoe trails possible. Their dedication is the reason so many people are able to enjoy these amazing community assets each year.

What many people see as a winter activity is truly a four season commitment. Our volunteers work year round installing culverts, brushing trails, clearing fallen trees, rerouting sections when necessary, and putting up signage to keep trails safe and welcoming. Then, when winter arrives, they are out in all kinds of weather regularly grooming the trails for everyone to enjoy.

This past winter was one of our most challenging, with copious amounts of snow, several near record snowfalls, and bitter cold temperatures. Yet through it all, our volunteer groomers kept showing up and doing the work. Their commitment, resilience, and passion for the outdoors never wavered.

Because of these volunteers, our trails see thousands of uses every year by residents and visitors enjoying healthy outdoor recreation in every season.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Rotary Club and Lions Club, whose generous donations helped ensure that ski and snowshoe trail use remained free of charge for all.

To every volunteer and supporter, thank you. Your time, effort, and generosity make a tremendous difference in our community, and during Volunteer Week we are especially proud to recognize all that you do.

2025/2026 Ski and Snowshoe Trail Volunteers
Darquise Brisson
Rob Brough
Ron Conrad
Dave Cowan
Andre Daoust
Tracey Daoust
Bill Duchene
Murray Haase
Leslie Kirchmayer
Stella Morgan
Rob Murdoch
Jason Murdy
Eric Nielson
Casey Owens
Bryce Pajunen
Alex Porteous
Garret Richards
Erin Robazza
Ian Salonius
Gavin Shorrock
Michelle Strachan
Mike Strachan
Peter Van Schie
Mark Williams

04/12/2026

Spring is in the air! 🌷

With the changing season comes a wide variety of weather systems and fluctuating temperatures. Unfortunately, these conditions mean that grooming of the ski trails is no longer possible at this time.

We’d like to remind everyone that walking and snowshoeing on the ski trails is not permitted. Please help us preserve the trail base for as long as possible.

For our dog owners 🐾, while dogs are allowed during designated times (before 11:00 AM and after 3:00 PM), we ask that you use good judgment. If warmer temperatures or your dog’s weight result in them sinking and leaving holes in the trails, please refrain from bringing them. These holes create hazards for others, and safety is our top priority.

With cooler overnight temperatures, trails are often firm in the mornings, making for a beautiful walk on the snowshoe trails. As the day warms up, however, trails soften quickly and deep footprints, human or canine, can become unsafe.

Please plan your visits accordingly and help keep the trails enjoyable for everyone!

04/09/2026

With the recent rain and rising temperatures, ski trails are currently very soft and cannot be groomed. To prevent damage to the base, the ski trails are closed until further notice.

Snowshoe trails remain open. Please be respectful and avoid walking or snowshoeing on the ski trails. Stick to the designated snowshoe paths.

Thank you for helping us protect the trails!

Address

55 Allen Road
Kirkland Lake, ON

Telephone

+17055675215

Website

http://kirklandlake.ca/

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