President's Welcome
Welcome to the Melbourne Nordic Ski Club web page. We are a friendly and social club. I would like to extend a warm invitation for you to join us in one of our many cross-country ski activities. Why not come along to one of our club nights or send us an email.
 
The Club is based in Melbourne, with members who reside in all parts of the metro area. We have family, single and student members.
 
Members participate in a broad range of ski activities including day trips, ski weekends, ski touring, snow camping, ski orienteering and ski racing. Club activities, including lessons, cater for all levels of skiing experience. We especially welcome first-time skiers.
 
Our Web Page contains further information about our club nights, ski activities and how to contact us.
 
Looking forward to meeting you.
 
Glenn Patmore, President
 
About the Club
Melbourne Nordic Ski Club Inc. is a friendly club and welcomes new members. Established in 1978, the Club has grown from a nordic racing club into a club with a broad focus encompassing the whole spectrum of cross country skiing. The Club is built around the activities of its members, who range from novice skiers to elite racers.
 
We participate in a range of cross-country ski activities including trail-skiing, snow-camping and back country skiing, racing and ski orienteering.
 
Whatever the activity, we promote minimal impact skiing, and care for our alpine environments. And we take snow safety seriously.
 
We are a non-profit organisation with members of all ages and from all parts of the Melbourne metropolitan area. We are not a commercial enterprise.
 
The Club tries to keep costs reasonable. Accommodation ranges from tents, huts, holiday units to lodges.
 
Our monthly meetings held during the winter months, usually feature a speaker on skiing or a related topic. They're also a great opportunity to meet people, and get tips and advice on trips and equipment.
 
Socialising is an important part of Club life.
 

Ski Trips
The Club aims to run an event on various mountains in Victoria, on each weekend in July and August. When there's snow, trips are often held in June and September.
 
Member Benefits
Free, or discounted, lessons
Low cost accommodation
Car pooling
Gear discounts
Tips and advice
 
Member Discounts
A number of businesses offer discounts to Melbourne Nordic club members. See Member Discounts
 
Non-Members
Trips are open to members and non-members. We invite non-members to try one of our ski weekends or ski trips before joining the club.
 
Meetings
Club meetings are held monthly from May to October, usually on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, from 8:00pm.
 
Newsletter
The Club newsletter, Crosswords, is published monthly throughout the ski season. It includes the events calendar, articles and trip reports, and second hand gear for sale.
 
Membership
To join our Club, complete a Membership Application Form and send it in, or drop into a meeting and have a chat with some members.
 
Fees
The membership fee provides you with a copy of the club newsletter, hire of venues for meetings, public liability insurance and administrative costs in running the club. No other administrative charges apply.