Black Jack ranks as one of the premier cross-country ski facilities in western Canada because of our variety of trails, excellent grooming, abundant and reliable snowfall, and proximity to Rossland. We host thousands of day-skier visits per year and host high-profile races, from NorAm Canada Cups to the Canadian Masters Championship.
The Black Jack Cross Country Ski Club is a non-profit society with over 1000 members, established in 1983. Our mission is to build a community of Nordic skiers by providing and sustaining excellence in programs and services. We continually make significant improvements to our club through the tireless efforts of volunteers and the successful management of generous grants.
Strong support from our community has enabled Black Jack to grow to its current level. We greatly appreciate the support from members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you!
Our grooming standards, constitution, financial states, by-laws, meeting minutes, and strategic plan are all public and available here in the archive.
Did you know?
Cross-country skiing is a low-impact whole-body activity that is great for health and fitness. It exercises all major muscle groups, is accessible for all ages, connects people outside with friends during the winter… and it’s super fun!
It’s not just for weekends - many skiers are on our trails with headlamps at night after work. And, there is a 2.5 km lit night-skiing loop.
Black Jack Ski Club is located 5 minutes north of Rossland, close to Red Mountain Ski Resort. There are over 50km scenic trails groomed for classic skiing and skate skiing.
One in six Rosslanders is a Black Jack member, which is one of the highest per capita cross-country ski communities in Canada!
Need equipment? Rent from Black Jack, shop at Gericks in Trail, Rossland Outdoor in Rossland, or come to our annual ski swap to get set up and ready to hit the trails!
Photo Credit: Skier in Pink - Tourism Rossland / Shelley Peachell