Our high school team focuses on individual and team goal setting through skill and race development. From new to xc skiing to “I’ve been skiing since I could walk”, our team is open to teen s of all abilities and experience levels. We ask that each skier, regardless of experience, bring a commitment to the team and entire season, a desire to improve your skiing skills and times, and a willingness to have fun! Skiers participate in time trials, workshops, retreats, races, and adventure skis throughout the season. Race schedule is a mixture of local races and 2-3 travel meets.

2022/23 Season runs from November through February. Practices Mon, Wed, Fri 4:30-6pm, Sat 9:30-11:30am (location dependent on snow, dryland practices where there isn’t any). Races Local and travel races on weekends. Ski Waxing Skiers are responsible for waxing their skis roughly other week at neighborhood “wax hubs”. This is done outside of practice time, is important for ski care, and fun to learn! A couple important early season dates to calendar:

• Wed, Nov 2nd – Gear Distribution
• Sat, Nov 5th – First Practice!

Our Team Fee is offered on a sliding scale, $0-$600, whatever is affordable for each family, no questions asked. Your fees help cover ski club memberships, trail fees, coaching stipends, local team retreats, races and events, ski wax, race suits, guest coaches, and all the many associated costs that go into running our program. To that end, we offset team fees by writing grants and ask that all skiers participate in our effort-based fundraising.

Ski Equipment Our team uses both skate and (waxable) classic skis, so each skier needs to have both. Rentals are provided for those without gear and include skis, boots, and poles. One set is $65, both is $130.

Travel For those eligible for travel to away meets, there may be additional fees to cover the cost of transportation. However, we make every effort to keep our sport affordable and will work with families to ensure athletes can travel regardless of ability to pay.

*No one is denied participation in our programs based on ability to pay. If you are unable to afford the above fees, we encourage you to take advantage of the Zach Gordon Youth Center’s youth activity scholarship to help offset the cost our sport. It’s easy to apply and you can do it right here!

Questions about the Juneau Nordic High School Ski Team? Contact Jordan Tanguay

(Sunday Recreation Program)

Junior Nordic is for elementary school kids and families and includes nine weeks of in-person ski sessions. We meet on Sundays from January through March. This is a great opportunity for younger skiers, ages 6+, and their families who want to get outside and ski with others. The emphasis is on improving skiing and outdoor skills and developing a healthy, enjoyable, lifelong connection to being active outside. After gear checkout, all nine ski sessions are outside having fun on snow. Parent volunteerism is strongly encouraged.

2023 Season Sundays January – March 5, 1:00-2:30pm (locations vary depending on snow)

• Sun, Dec 4th, 2022 – Gear Distribution
• Sun, Jan 8th, 2023 – First Session!
• Sun, Mar 5th, 2023 – Final session and end of season celebration!

Cost $75 (includes Juneau Nordic Ski Club youth membership and associated trail fees)

Gear Athletes are asked to choose one technique to focus on over the season, either skate or classic. Rentals are available for $65 (includes boots, poles, and skis).

9/1/22 – Registration for our youth programs will open September 20th! There is a soft cap of 45 skiers for this program based on limited gear rentals.