WELCOME TO THE
FORT SMITH SKI CLUB
The Fort Smith Ski Club welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities to explore our network of over 30 kilometers of expertly groomed trails. As a volunteer-powered club, we pride ourselves on promoting winter activity and maintaining the historic DesNethé Discovery Trail—the heart of our community's winter magic.
PROGRAMS
Discover the joy of cross-country skiing with our club programs! We offer structured lessons for all ages and abilities, from beginner Jackrabbits and Track Attack lessons to adult skill and coaching clinics. Whether you're new to the sport or aiming for personal bests on our pristine NWT trails, we have a group for you! Get started today!
EVENTS
Join the fun at our annual Fort Smith Ski Club events! We kick off the season with the spooky Flaming Pumpkin Ski and follow up with the relaxing Ski, Yoga & Tea event. Don't miss the festive Candy Cane Lane & Santa Visit, or our World Snow Day celebration. The highlight is always our iconic Thebacha Loppet in March! Watch for these events and more.
The 2026 Thebacha Loppet is
March 14, 2026.
TRAILS
Explore over 30 km of expertly groomed trails for classic and skate skiing, including the historic DesNethé Discovery Trail. Our network features varying levels of difficulty, from the gentle Woodpecker Loop to the challenging full 27.6km Loppet Route—a famous journey through the boreal forest. We maintain pristine conditions for every skill level.
Land Acknowledgement
The Fort Smith Ski Club acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 8 and Tthebatthie Denesųłiné Nation territory. From time immemorial, it has been the traditional homeland of the Tthebatthie Denesųłiné, the Chipewyan and Cree people of the Salt River First Nation, and more recently, Fort Smith Métis people. These Nations and people have maintained stewardship of their sacred lands, and we respect their histories, languages, and cultures, whose presence and cultures continue to enrich our vibrant communities.