Adventure

For skiers between 8 and 18 who want to develop their fitness, ski skills and have a variety of fun outdoor experiences.

Registration

Registration and pricing for all Nakkertok’s programs is on zone4.ca.

Register

Registration for the 2026/27 Adventure Program is open.

Note: Athletes who can’t commit to the full season have the option to join for just the fall or winter (ski) sessions. This is a great opportunity to try out the program before committing to the full year.

The Adventure Program is designed for skiers between 8 and 18 who want to develop their fitness, ski skills and have a variety of outdoor fun experiences. Participants will be exposed to new ski environments, including backcountry touring, ski orienteering, telemark and biathlon, as well as the continued development of classic as well as skate techniques.

The program will also introduce skiers to wilderness travel safety, orienteering, camping and leadership to foster a love of skiing and development of outdoor skills. Athletes are encouraged to set personal fitness goals and strive to achieve them through skiing and other activities.

All athletes progress through 3 levels: Fisher, Wapoo, and Leader, according to their age and ability.  The program encourages participation in a wide range of events including: the Fall Adventure Race, Hiking, Fall Fun Run, Fall and Winter Camping, Cookie Race, the Canadian Ski Marathon, the Cookie Beiner Tour, and the Leaders Canoe Trip. 

Training schedule: 

Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons from September to the end of March. Occasional events outside these periods (see examples below). This year’s season will start on Sunday, September 13.

  • Sundays from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM for dryland and on-snow sessions
  • Wednesdays from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for dryland training at Hog’s Back Park
  • Wednesdays from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM for training on-snow at Nakkertok South 

Level of ability:

It is recommended that participants have basic skiing and skating skills equivalent to the Level 3 Jackrabbit program.

Equipment:

All participants require both classic and skate equipment, in particular classic and skate poles. Combi boots are sufficient. Additionally, participants will require hiking shoes (or a solid runner), and a backpack to carry extra dry clothes, snacks, a headlamp, and water.

Training is provided by certified volunteer coaches: We are seeking coaches! Please contact us if you are interested. New coaches receive training and mentoring. Dryland training includes exercises/games, hiking and orienteering. On-snow training includes exercises/games, classic, and skate skiing.

Contributions to the program: 

Parents contribute significantly to the activities of the season, in addition to contributing to the club. To run the program in a safe manner we need all families to assist the coaches. We will be assigning volunteer tasks to all families. An information session will take place before the start of the season to explain the approach and answer questions. Please note that there are volunteer tasks that don’t require an ability to ski.

For questions or more information, please contact adventure@nakkertok.ca

Nakkertok Adventure Program Seasonal Plan

Below are examples of activities that we include in the Adventure Program!

September Sessions  

  • Training/Games/Get to know the teams!
  • Canoe over canoe rescue
  • Lusk Caving
  • Gatineau Park Hike

October  

  • Intro to Biathlon Session
  • Training and Games
  • Trail workdays
  • Orienteering Intro
  • Capture Heartbreak Hill (Nakkertok North) / Backcountry Safety Clinic
  • Fall Camping Weekend (Nakkertok South)
  • Halloween Amazing Games and Relay Races

November  

  • FALL FUN RUN (Nakkertok South)
  • Fitness and balance testing
  • Yoga, Nutrition, Hip Hop
  • Hills, agility, balance, upper body
  • Gatineau Park traverse Hike (Luskville to P12)
  • Re-Capture Heartbreak Hill (Part II)
  • Ski and waxing clinic
  • Poker Derby (Nakkertok North)

December

  • On-snow training: skate and classic clinics and skis
  • Friday or Saturday night potluck movie / ski-over / Gift Exchange
  • Boxing Day Burn-off
  • Night ski P10 to Keogan

January  

  • Family Ski Day – Scavenger Hunt
  • Biathlon on snow (pending availability)
  • Optional Saturday skis, e.g. Lac Lundy to Nakkertok South ∙
  • Long skis, skate and classic
  • Classic ski technique & night tour
  • Skate technique and hills

February  

  • Ski Nakk N to S (Webber Loppet)
  • Canadian Ski Marathon
  • Ice Skate and Beavertails (Rideau Canal)
  • Gatineau Loppet 15
  • Skate event
  • Skate Ski Olympics
  • NAKKERLOPPET

March  

  • Winter Camp and Classic Ski Tour / orienteering (Nakkertok North)
  • More skate games
  • Spring Trip – Papineau Labelle
  • T-shirt Ski
  • Clip’n Climb (Altitude Gym)
  • End of Season Potluck – archery, slackline, relays
  • For the love of skiing… keep on skiing until the snow’s gone!