Each season KNSC hosts several events for members in order to bring people together, raise money for local charities, and demonstrate athletic prowess on Nordic skis.
Find more info on this season’s events below! We hope you join us.
2025-2026 Season Events
Ski Your Age
Try out your new winter gear at this HHS ski team fundraiser. Ski anytime between 9 am and 4 pm. Try for one of the following categories: Ski Your Age in Kilometers, Join the Century Club by Skiing 100 MINUS your age in Kilometers, Ski the most kilometers as a family, Ski 50 Kilometers, or make your own category!
Homer Nordic Classic and Skate Clinic
There is something for everyone at this one-day ski clinic!
Beginner Classic: Learn about classic ski equipment, how to stride and how to navigate up and down hills.
Beginner Skate: Learn about skate ski equipment, how to V1 and navigate up and down hills.
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Classic: Fine tune striding, learn double pole, double pole kick and more downhill work.
Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate Skate: Refine V1 focusing on uphill, learn V2 and step turns.
Kids 6-11 Ski Clinics During Adult Clinics: Bring the kids for ski games and drills while you're taking a lesson.
Biathlon Winter Camp
Learn the basics of biathlon while building your ski skills. Class dates are Dec. 29th - 31st and Jan. 2nd & 3rd.
Besh Cup
Homer hosts the Besh cup this year! The ConocoPhillips Besh Cup Race Series is the premier cross country skiing competition series in Alaska. Each of the six races in the series draws approximately 300 entries from all parts of the state. Come cheer, compete, or volunteer as these amazing athletes test their skills on the KNSC trails. Food/drinks will be available for purchase as a ski team fundraiser.
Friday Night Lights
This is a unique ski experience for all ages and abilities. We will "Light up the Night" Friday night with torch and candlelit trails. Skiers are encouraged to ski by headlamp and wear lights. The moon is full (or close). There will be a warming fire and hot chocolate. Stay after skiing to enjoy the fire and the company.
Ski for Women 2026
More info coming soon!
Sunday, February 8th
Come one come all to the Kachemak Ski for Women on February 8th at 11:00-12:30pm for skiing, costumes, and fun!
KNSC hosts this annual event at the Lookout Mountain Ski Trails on Ohlson Mountain Road, with proceeds benefiting the South Peninsula Haven House.
Race the 2.5km loop at 11:30am for the “Kachemak Fastest Female Skier” crown, or ski at a leisurely pace in elaborate costumes with friends. Prizes will be awarded for solo, paired, and group costumes. Register online in advance or in-person with a $15 suggested donation. Everyone is welcome (women, men, kids) but no dogs allowed.
Have questions, donations, or you'd like to volunteer? Stay tuned for more info!
Timeline:
11:00am - registration
11:30pm - sprint wave (1 lap)
11:35pm - costume party wave!!
12:30pm - Awards
Wine and Cheese & Wooden Ski Tour 2026
More info coming soon for the 2026 event!
Saturday, February 14th, 2026
Bring your Valentine or come out “for the love of skiing” this year!
Dress in your best classic costume and/or ski on wooden skis (optional)
Follow the signs around the trail system. Sample wine and cheese, and celebrate our communal LOVE of KNSC trails. GREAT door prizes will be awarded!
Bring the family, but please leave the dogs at home for this event (it is expected to be popular)
Location: TBD
Parking: TBD
Time: 12pm-4pm
Suggested Donations via our website or Venmo (@KachemakNSC):
$25 per person for KNSC members
$35 per person non-members
$10 per youth
Adults, don’t forget your photo ID and a designated driver!
For more info or to volunteer, email kachemaknordicskiclub@gmail.com
KNSC is attempting to reduce our plastic waste: This event is aiming to be PLASTIC FREE - please bring a (reasonably sized) reusable consumption vessel of choice and help us reduce waste!
Nordic Ski Marathon
The KNSC Nordic Ski Marathon is traditionally a marathon length (26.2mi or 42K) point-to-point race starting at Lookout Trails and ending at the lower Baycrest Trail system.
The race goes through remote, challenging and the most beautiful terrain in Alaska.
25km and 13km distance races also offered.
Annual Membership Meeting
If you have items to donate to the silent auction, please email us via the link below.
Sea to Ski Triathlon 2025
Saturday, March 29, 1pm - 3pm
Start at Mariner Park, Run to West Homer Elementary, bike to Roger’s Loop, ski based on snow but planned finish at DOT trailhead.
KNSC Nordic Ski Marathon 2025
Saturday, March 15th, 9:30AM - 1:00PM
The 42K and 25K courses are planned for an alternate route around the McNeil and Eveline trail systems.
Wine and Cheese & Wooden Ski Tour 2025
Dress in your best classic costume and/or ski on wooden skis (optional)
Location: Lookout Trail System
Time: 12pm-4pm
Follow the signs around the trail system. Sample wine and cheese, and GREAT door prizes will be awarded!
Bring the family, but please leave the dogs at home.
$25 per person for KNSC members
$35 per person non-members
$10 per youth
Adults, don’t forget your photo ID and a designated driver!
For more info or to volunteer, email kachemaknordicskiclub@gmail.com
Friday February 14th: Friday Night Lights
Come join us for a family friendly night of skiing under the full moon with a torch lit trail!
Ski for Women 2025
February 9th, 2025, from 11am-1:30pm
@Lookout Mountain State Recreation Area
Ski Your Age 2024
The Homer Mariner Ski Team would like to invite all to our annual Ski Your Age Event on December 26, taking place between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
Categories are:
Ski Your Age, Family Total Kilometers, Century Club: 100 MINUS your age, Ski half your age, ski any distance, and/or add your own unique category!
This is a fundraiser for the Homer Mariner Ski Team.
Annual Meeting, Potluck, and Auction 2024
Get updates, celebrate the club’s Volunteer of the Year, see old ski friends, make new ski friends, participate in an auction of great items to help raise funds for the club, and vote to fill some seats of KNSC’s board of directors.
When?
Saturday, November 9th @ 6:30pm
Where? Best Western Bidarka Inn
We are planning on a potluck dinner, so bring out all those delicious dishes to share! Bar service will be available.
Volunteer/Groomer Appreciation Social
How many times have you been out on the ski trails around Homer this winter and thought, “Wow, could it be any better? How lucky am I?” Well, if you’re like the rest of us it’s been quite often, and thanks to our local volunteer groomers we’ve had many exceptional days on the trails. If you’d like to show your appreciation, our annual “Thank a Groomer” appreciation gala is the place to be. If you’re a handy type and want to bring something you created to give to our groomers please do, if you are musically inclined Jane Weibe is usually looking to add to her fabulous band. Hopefully a food truck will be there so plan on buying yourself something great to eat, and maybe you can spread the wealth and buy a groomer dinner, or a beer, or both! They deserve it! Hope to see you there, and if you can’t make it but want to donate to the “Beer for Groomers” drop off your donation at the brewery.
Sea to Ski Triathlon
Saturday, March 30, 1pm - 3pm
Start at Mariner Park, Run to West Homer Elementary, bike to Roger’s Loop, ski based on snow but planned finish at DOT trailhead.
KNSC Nordic Ski Marathon 2024
Saturday, March 16th, 9:30AM - 1:00PM
The 42K and 25K courses are planned for the traditional route; point-to-point starting at Lookout Trails and ending at the lower Baycrest Trail system (exact location TBD).
Wine and Cheese & Wooden Ski Tour
Dress in your best classic costume and/or ski on wooden skis (optional)
Location: McNeil and Eveline Trails
Time: 12pm-4pm
Follow the signs around the trail system. Sample wine and cheese, and GREAT door prizes will be awarded!
Bring the family, but please leave the dogs at home.
$25 per person for KNSC members
$35 per person non-members
$10 per youth
Adults, don’t forget your photo ID
and a designated driver!
For more info or to volunteer, email kachemaknordicskiclub@gmail.com
Friday Jan. 26th: Friday Night Lights
Come join us for a family friendly night of skiing under the full moon with a torch lit trail!
Besh Cup
Saturday January 20th and Sunday January 21st.
The ConocoPhillips Besh Cup Race Series is the premier cross country skiing competition series in Alaska. Each of the six races in the series draws approximately 300 entries from all parts of the state
Homer High Meet - Skiathlon
Homer High School Mariner Nordic Ski Team Race
January 6th 1:30 - 5 @ Lookout
Come watch and cheer for the Mariners, or volunteer to help!
Ski Your Age
The Homer Mariner Ski Team would like to invite all to our annual Ski Your Age Event on December 26, taking place between the hours of 9am and 4pm.
Categories are:
Ski Your Age, Family Total Kilometers, Century Club: 100 MINUS your age, Ski half your age, ski any distance, and/or add your own unique category!
This is a fundraiser for the Homer Mariner Ski Team.
Groomers Clinic and Refresher
Date and time TBA @ Lookout Mountain Maintenance Building. This is an important review/ refresher for all KNSC groomers and an opportunity for those interested in becoming a groomer to sign up and learn the basics.
Annual Meeting, Potluck, and Auction
Get updates, celebrate the club’s Volunteer of the Year, see old ski friends, make new ski friends, participate in an auction of great items to help raise funds for the club, and vote to fill some seats of KNSC’s board of directors.
When?
Saturday, November 11th @ 6:30pm
Where? Best Western Bidarka Inn
We are planning on a potluck dinner, so bring out all those delicious dishes to share! Bar service will be available.
Ski and Winter Gear Swap & Mountain Film Fest 2023
Wednesday November 8 @ Homer High School. 5:30-7
Barter, trade, sell, or give away your winter and ski gear. HHS Ski team will be on hand waxing skis as a fundraiser. Junior Nordic gear will NOT be available at the ski swap this year. Look for the Jr. Nordic rental event soon. You can also Join the Facebook group KNSC Ski Swap to post your equipment for sale, find equipment listings, and get gear for the trails!
McNeil Ski Trail Commitee meeting
Among the topics to be discussed are: the purpose of the committee, how decisions should be made, trail/road/building project updates, a dog membership fee, trail signs, biathlon and volunteer needs.
Preview attachment McNeil Meeting Agenda - Sept 28, 2023.pdf
Volunteer/Groomer Appreciation Social
How many times have you been out on the ski trails around Homer this winter and thought, “Wow, could it be any better? How lucky am I?” Well, if you’re like the rest of us it’s been quite often, and thanks to our local volunteer groomers we’ve had many exceptional days on the trails. If you’d like to show your appreciation our annual “Thank a Groomer” appreciation gala is April 29 at 6:00 at Grace Ridge Brewery. If you’re a handy type and want to bring something you created to give to our groomers please do, if you are musically inclined Jane Weibe is looking to add to her fabulous band. Red Bird Kitchen will be there so plan on buying yourself something great to eat, and maybe you can spread the wealth and buy a groomer dinner, or a beer, or both! They deserve it! Hope to see you there, and if you can’t make it but want to donate to the “Beer for Groomers” drop off your donation at the brewery.
Sea to Ski Triathlon
Sunday, April 2nd, 1pm - 3pm
Start at Mariner Park, Run to West Homer Elementary, bike to Roger’s Loop, ski based on snow but planned finish at DOT trailhead.
KNSC Nordic Ski Marathon
Saturday, March 18th, 9:30AM - 1:00PM
The 42K and 25K courses are planned for the traditional route; point-to-point starting at Lookout Trails and ending at the Bog Loop (Follow the race signs!) lower Baycrest Trail system.
Homer Nordic
Weekend Warriors: Sundays Nov 6, 2022 - Mar 5, 2023, 11am-1pm
Skills, Hills, and Drills: Dec 6, 2022 - Feb. 28, 2023 T,W,Th,F @ noon
Junior Nordic Program (Week 5) (Final Day)
Saturdays, Jan 28 thru Feb 25, 2023, 1-2:30 pm
Junior Nordic Program
Saturdays, Jan 27 thru Feb 24, 2024, 1-2:30 pm
Go to Programs, and Junior Nordic, to learn more!