We encourage skiers to become members to support the activities of our society. More recently we have been encouraging Snowshoers to use our trail system and ask that they also buy memberships. Memberships help pay for the grooming that you enjoy when you use the trails.

Established in the 1970’s by a group of Nordic Ski enthusiasts, Phoenix Cross Country Ski Society manages the Marshall Lake XC Trail System in co-operation with Rec. Sites and Trails BC near the site of the historic town of Phoenix, BC. The Marshall Lake XC Trails are located between Grand Forks and Greenwood and provide 15 km of groomed trails for all skill levels.

Marshall Lake XC Ski Trails

To reach Marshall Lake XC Trails from Grand Forks, drive west on Highway 3 for 20 km and turn left onto the Phoenix road. Follow the road to the top of the mountain [9.5km] and turn right at the Cenotaph. Note: At the 5.5 km mark of the Phoenix road you will come to the turn off for the Alpine ski hill. Stay straight to reach the cross-country area. To reach the trails from downtown Greenwood, drive up Phoenix road until you reach the Cenotaph and turn left to the cross-country ski area.
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Ski Programs

Phoenix Cross Country Ski Society is now offering Ski Programs for Junior skiers that are interested in advancing their skiing level. We are also offering a fall dryland ski program to augment the winter sessions. If you are interested in exploring options for junior skiers review the information here, then join our society and select the appropriate program on the membership form. Recently we have added a ladies ski program. You can register for any program at the same time as you pay for membership. Nordic ski equipment rentals are now available for juniors registered in any of our programs.
Ski Programs

Area History

The city of Phoenix was once a very large establishment based around a large copper mine. The original downhill ski area was located on the slope behind Marshall Lake [Telemark Hill] until the 1960’s when the T-Bar was moved to the north facing slope alpine run we enjoy today. In the year 2000 a group of dedicated cross country enthusiasts build the Dacha for the enjoyment of skiers. Press the button for more…
History of Phoenix

Thank you to the Friends Of Phoenix Nordic;
YRB – Nordiq Canada – Cross Country BC – GF Community Trails Society – Phoenix Mountain Alpine Ski Society – Rotary Grand Forks – Skookum Contracting – Kettle River Biking Association – Black Wolf Carpentry

OUR INDIGENOUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We acknowledge that we live, work, and recreate on the traditional territories of the Sinixt, Syilx, Métis, and Ktunaxa peoples, also known as the Grand Forks and Boundary area. As a cross-country ski club, we recognize that the trails we use have been cared for by Indigenous communities for generations, and we are grateful for the ongoing support of the Osoyoos Indian Band.

We take seriously our responsibility to care for the land, aiming to preserve it in ways that reflect respect, sustainability, and reciprocity.

Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive space for everyone, and we are committed to learning from Indigenous communities and growing as an organization to ensure we are responsible stewards of the land.