Sandilands Ski Club
Prime Manitoba Nordic Skiing
Ski pass
All trail users are required to purchase a trail pass prior to skiing. Trail user fees enable the club to maintain the trails, facilities, and grooming equipment and are critical to the ongoing health of the club.
$5
Individual day pass
Sign in at Marchand Store prior to skiing, or pay digitally below.
Year in Review
The previous season started with great promise when an early, heavy snowfall in October blanketed the trails with five inches of snow. This set the stage for what we thought might be an early start to the skiing season, but instead, it created challenges during our trail prep day. The beautiful sunny skies on trail work day were deceiving as the snow disrupted our usual preparation.
Normally, we mow the trails to ensure all the grass and brush are trimmed low, but with snow already covering the ground, this was impossible. Additionally, our efforts to widen the trails through brush cutting were hampered by snow-laden limbs. Volunteers worked hard, trudging through snow to make the best of the situation, but it wasn’t the smooth prep day we’d hoped for.
Unpredictable conditions throughout the winter had a noticeable effect on our membership numbers. Membership was less than half of what we typically see, which directly impacted the club’s revenue. With fewer skiable days due to inconsistent conditions, many regular skiers opted not to renew their memberships.
Despite the challenges, the Quarry Oaks trail system remained a popular spot. In fact, nearly half of all trail users now favor Quarry Oaks, and we’re excited to announce that the club has invested in a new groomer to dramatically improve track-setting there. This investment will ensure higher quality track setting for the coming season.
Our Learn to Ski program also felt the effects of the poor weather. While we planned three Saturday sessions, only one was able to run due to the challenging conditions. However, the enthusiasm of the participants who did attend was a positive note in an otherwise difficult year.
One of the season’s biggest disappointments was the cancellation of our annual Sandilands Ski Day due to unpredictable snow conditions. This event is always a highlight for our members, and we hope that next year will bring more stable weather so we can enjoy this event once again.
Events
We’ve moved Trail Prep Day up earlier this year to avoid the early snow that impacted last season. Join us for this crucial work to get our trails in top shape before winter arrives.
Stay informed and get involved! The AGM is a great opportunity to hear about the club’s plans for the year and offer your input.
Stay Tuned for Further Information
We’re crossing our fingers for good snow and are looking forward to hosting our annual Ski Day again this season. Be sure to mark your calendars for a fun day on the trails.
Coming Soon!
LEARN HOW TO SKI WORKSHOPS!
The Club is pleased to offer 3 one day learn to ski workshops for 2024!
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
About Us
Sandilands Ski Club has a storied past. For a peak into our past, and access to past race footage, aerial forest fire footage and more, click below
Tech Tip
More Glide Less effort!
Your ski’s should receive a hot wax every 50-80km of skiing. A hot wax applies a GLIDE specific wax to the areas of the ski that contact the snow during the glide phase. If you haven’t applied glide wax in a while, it’s possible that you are working harder and going slower than you need to be!
Trails
Sandilands Ski Club maintains three trail clusters.
Some trails are open at Quarry Oaks. Sandilands is tracked and ready. See Trails page.
REMEMBER TO PURCHASE YOUR TRAIL PASS PRIOR TO SKIING!
Fly In Golf Course
The Fly In Golf Course trail is all about convenience. Located near the heart of the City of Steinbach, it's close enough for a quick ski when time is limited!
Quarry Oaks
Quarry Oaks offers the only skate ski groomed trail in Southeast Manitoba, along with over 12km of pristine classic tracks winding through the oaks and rolling terrain of the Quarry Oaks Golf Course.
Sandilands Forest
The trails in Sandilands Forest provide over 35km of single tracked trail that wind up and down ancient glacial moraines and through mature stands of Red Pine, Birch and Poplar trees.
About Us
Contact Us
- sandilands.skiclub@gmail.com
- 78 Northview Cres, Steinbach, MB R5G 2A8