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Welcome to the Last Chance Nordic Ski Club website. Helena, Montana’s LCNSC grooms Nordic trails on MacDonald Pass and the Bill Roberts Golf Course, and supports programs for Master, Junior and Youth skiers. Summarized below are the latest trail conditions reports, as well as news about Club activities and other cross country skiing information.

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Trail Conditions

Sun, Apr 23, 2023 8:33 AM
Mac Pass Grooming

Hey Skiers: We’re done grooming the trails on Mac Pass for the season. Of course, you still are welcome to ski the trails for as long as snow conditions allow. Thanks to Tom, Cliff, and Joel for their help in moving our grooming equipment to our low-elevation storage area yesterday. And a big thanks to [Read more…]

Fri, Apr 21, 2023 8:37 AM
Mac Pass Grooming Report

There’s been about a foot of new snow on Mac Pass since we last groomed. It’s good snow: much lighter than what’s in town. I’m rolling the trails and there should be good classic touring. It’s calm and the sun is trying to come out. I also plowed out about a dozen spaces in the [Read more…]

Fri, Apr 14, 2023 7:59 AM
Mac Pass Grooming Report

The storm dumped about 10 inches of snow on Mac Pass. Unlike in town, it’s light, fluffy snow. Joel is plowing the parking lot. I’m getting started rolling the trails. It should be good classic skiing.

Sat, Apr 8, 2023 9:14 AM
Mac Pass Grooming Report

It’s spring skiing on Mac Pass! The temperature was below freezing last night, so we are starting out with a firm surface. Of course, the snow will soften as the temperatures warm. I’m grooming the skate lane. The classic track which Joel set earlier in the week still is holding up well.

Wed, Jan 25, 2023 9:54 AM
Golf course conditions

The skate lane at the golf course was refreshed last night. Skiing will be firm and fast today.

News

Tue, Oct 10, 2023 7:52 PM
Youth Ski Rentals and Group 2024

2024 Youth Skiing Hello Youth Skiers, the 2024 ski season will be here soon! Youth ski rentals will be at 10 am to noon on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds. We will be in the “Rustic Shelter”. It is the more enclosed picnic shelter located about 1 block northwest [Read more…]

Wed, Feb 1, 2023 8:37 PM
LCNSC Youth Skiing – 2/4/23 – Mac Pass

Hello All, The LCNSC youth skiers will meet for the third lesson on Saturday, February 4, 10am at MacDonald Pass. We will meet by the cabin. The youngest skiers and parents may want to bring a sled and/or walk along the edge of the trail to the cabin. We will split up according to skill [Read more…]

Sat, Jan 28, 2023 8:36 AM
Youth Lessons Cancelled 1/28

It is too cold for lessons today, and the golf course conditions aren’t as good as hoped, so lessons are cancelled today. We will be in touch next week for a location and plan for 2/4 lessons.

Thu, Jan 26, 2023 8:33 PM
LCNSC Youth Skiing – 1/28/23 – Bill Roberts Golf Course

Hello All, LCNSC Youth Skiing is on for Saturday, January 28,10am at Bill Roberts Golf Course. Let’s take advantage of the forecasted snow! Due to the uncertainty of the weather, we will plan to send an email by 9am on Saturday if it’s on or not, so please check your email or the LCNSC website [Read more…]

Thu, Jan 19, 2023 8:41 PM
LCNSC Youth Skiing – 1/21/23 – Mac Pass

Hello All, The LCNSC youth skiers will meet for the second lesson on Saturday, January 21, 10am at MacDonald Pass. We will meet by the cabin. The youngest skiers and parents may want to bring a sled and/or walk along the edge of the trail to the cabin. We will split up according to skill [Read more…]

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December

Friday, December 1, 2023(1 event)

Category: General 6:00 am: Mac Pass Grooming starts!

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Category: General 6:30 pm: LCNSC Annual Member Meeting!

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Category: General 4:00 pm: Barn Warming at MacPass

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