WELCOME TO THE YELLOWKNIFE SKI CLUB 

With 14-kilometers of groomed trails to explore, the YKSC offers lessons, events and programming for all ages and skiing skill levels. We’re a volunteer run club that prides itself on community and works to promote sport and recreation in Yellowknife.

People at a snowy ski lodge with Canadian flag, winter scene, skis, and snow gear.
Group of children in winter clothing sitting on a fence in a snowy area, with trees and parked vehicles in the background.
People gathered at a snowy ski area with Canadian flag, ski equipment, wooden fence, and surrounded by pine trees.
Group of people cross-country skiing at a starting point marked by flags in a snowy landscape.
Winter sports event with skiers on snowy track, surrounded by trees and spectators.
Two young skiers in a cross-country ski race wearing helmets and race bibs with numbers 147 and 149, skiing on a snowy track with trees in the background.
Cross-country skier competing with spectators in winter setting.
Group of young children in colorful winter clothing and ski gear, standing with ski poles on snow, appearing to be at a ski event or practice session.
Cross-country skiing event with participants and officials in a snowy landscape.
Child cross-country skiing in a snowy landscape with spectators in the background.
Skiers posing at the start line of an event, standing on snow with trees in the background and banners for the Yellowknife Ski Club and Gold Loppet.

TRAIL FEES AND MEMBERSHIPS

Hit the trails for the season or just for the day. Adult memberships start at $140 or get a season pass for the whole family starting at $300. Only want to go the day? $15 for a day pass for one or $40 for a family.

Adult and child cross-country skiing in snowy landscape with trees

PROGRAMS AND LESSONS 

Yellowknife Ski Club offers a range of programs for all ages and abilities to advance skills, encourage healthy living and have some fun in the snow!

Rustic wooden building in snowy landscape with sign reading 'Ski Club'.

CHALET RENTALS 

Our chalet is a great spot for meetings, conferences and ceremonies of all kinds. The space is often rented for wedding receptions, award ceremonies and youth gatherings to name just a few.

Child skiing on a snowy landscape with trees in the background, wearing a helmet and gloves.

EVENTS 

Join us on the trails or at the club for fundraisers, races, contests, ski games and snacks throughout the season! Follow us on social media or sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with this year’s event details.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES 

Our club is volunteer-run and has been for over 50 years. We send periodic callouts for volunteers through our email newsletter. If you’d like to contribute and aren’t sure how, get in touch!

The Club also takes time to recognize some of those contributing exceptional service, both in highly visible jobs and behind the scenes. Some of those awards include:

The Wooden
Ski Award

The Wooden Ski Award is for long-service member(s) of the club with a tradition of involvement and dedication to the YKSC.

The
Double-Poler
Award

The Double-Poler Award is for adult volunteer(s) who made a significant contribution to the YKSC in the past year.

The Stellar
Snowflake Award

The Stellar Snowflake Award is for junior volunteer(s) who made a significant contribution to the YKSC in the past year.

The Herringbone Award

The Herringbone Award is for a business that contributed in-kind services to the YKSC in the past year.