WELCOME TO THE
Phoenix Cross Country Ski Society
Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada
SEASONS FOR PHOENIX NORDIC TRAIL RUN
by Brian Fletcher August 8, 2024
This is a family fun run event. All ages and abilities welcome. Prizes awarded. This is a fund raiser for our xc ski/snowshoe club September 21, 2024 9 am Race Bib Pickup 10 am, Mass Start FISHERMAN CREEK TRAILS at LOVER’S LANE, follow signs. Register for this event at https://zone4.ca/register.asp?id=36150
Race course lengths are 1.5 km, 5km and 10 km.
Directions to Lover’s Lane at Fisherman Creek Bike Trails
From Grand Forks drive or Bike to about 6 km on North Forks Rd. Turn left onto Old North Fork Rd. Go another 3.3 km on the gravel road [speed limit is 30 kmph] and turn right into Lover’s Lane. This is a rough road so go slow. Parking area is about another 100 meters. Recreate safely. Light no fires.
Phoenix Cross Country Ski Society
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. 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.
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.
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.
Area History
The city of Phoenix was once a very large establishment based around a large copper mine. The original downhill ski area is located on the slope behind Marshall Lake [Telemark Hill] until the 1960’s when the T-Bar was moved to the north facing slope 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…
