The Nooksack Nordic Ski Club was formed in 1993 to foster cross country skiing opportunities in Bellingham, Whatcom County and the state of Washington. The ski club has entered into an agreement with the US Forest Service to maintain and use the Salmon Ridge, Anderson Creek Road, and White Salmon areas adjacent to State route 542 (the Mount Baker Highway.) The ski areas are open to the public free of charge, but club membership and donations are appreciated to help meet expenses. The areas are brushed and maintained by club members on a volunteer basis. Sno-cat grooming of trails for skate skiing and the laying of cross country ski tracks are done by a wonderful contract groomer named Roy. Grants obtained from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (IAC) through the National Recreation Trails Program (NRTP) help pay for this hard work.
The Nooksack Nordic Ski Club
Maintains the trail systems at Salmon Ridge Sno Park. Grooms and sets track at the Salmon Ridge and White Salmon Road areas. Sponsors trips to Salmon Ridge and other cross country ski areas. Sponsors club meetings and socials. Provides clinics to help improve members skiing techniques. The ski club has many activities and welcomes new members.
