Nordic (cross country) Skiing in Labrador City

		1975 was the beginning of Menihek-Nordic Cross-Country Ski Club. The trails have been used for international cross-country ski teams to train including the US team. The club also hosted a world cup cross-country ski event. Because of their expertise, two charter members of this club were invited to help prepare the cross-country ski trails for the Calgary Winter Olympics. The rates are very affordable with the 2002 annual family membership of $215 Canadian and a day pass of $10 per person (that's about $6.00 US).
		A sign showing the groomed trails of Menihek-Nordic Cross-Country Ski Club. The Koch Trail is 15 km (9.3 miles) of FIS world class trails which include two heated rest shacks. There are also 16 km (10 miles) of recreational trails of which 6 km (3.7 miles) are lighted. There are also 27 km (16.7 miles) of groomed trails between Fermont, Quebec to Labrador City.
		The trail just outside the Menihek-Nordic Cross-Country Ski Club building.
		Each spring brings approximately 200 skiers together for the annual Labrador Loppet. This annual event started in 1975 and is the only cross country loppett held that crosses provincial borders. The starting and finish line of the 2005 Labrador Loppett. There is a 10 km (6Ľ mile) course for inexperienced skiers or children and 25 km (15˝ mile) and 50 km (31 mile) races for the more experienced skier.