Hardwood Masters 2026/2027

Learn, Train, Succeed.

The Masters Nordic Ski programs at Hardwood Ski and Bike are for skiers 35 years old and up that are recreational and above, and are designed to offer these skiers the opportunity to ski and / or train with their peers.

All levels of Masters Receive the following:

  • Discounted Season’s Pass option
  • 15% discount in the retail shop
  • Invitations to special events (e.g., seminars, VIP Swap night)
  • Optional Hardwood Masters jacket order

Membership in the Ontario Masters Cross Country Ski Association is recommended but not required.

Hardwood Masters Club Level

This is for those looking to hit the trails regularly with a group.

Every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 9am-9:30am, the club will be getting together to hit the trails. Groups meet near the chalet to plan their ski for the day, and meet up after skiing for as much or as little socializing as you like. There are also other social events through the season.

Dryland Ski Fitness

Get ready to ski! This 8-week series of fitness sessions will include pole-running, strength training, and balance work, as well as instruction in nutrition and ski care. Between sessions, further information and programming are sent to participants.

Fall: October 17th to First Snow, Saturdays 9:30am: Once-per-week dryland pole running and/or team workouts (roller skiing will be a personal option only), plus suggested training strategies throughout the week.

Learn to Loppet Program

For intermediate skiers looking to challenge themselves and build skills in a great group setting, through regular personalized coaching. A good knowledge and excecution of cross country ski technique is required.

This program will cover those topics covered in the Dryland Ski Fitness program, as well as winter ski care, nutrition, training for improved endurance, classic and skate technique instruction, and event / loppet preparation.

Loppet: The specific definition varies, but they’re all about a gathering of skiers skiing on a specific trail, at a generally community-run event, in a fun and friendly atmosphere with food, an after-party, and awards / draw prizes.

Fall: includes Dryland Ski Fitness as above – October 17th to First Snow, Saturdays 9:30am: Once-per-week dryland pole running and/or team workouts (roller skiing will be a personal option only), plus suggested training strategies throughout the week.

Winter:  Snow to February 27, Saturdays 9:30am:
One, 2.5-hour weekly training session on snow, with extra weekday on-snow sessions through the season, based on group availability and weather.

** Discounted Season’s Pass can be added in the registration.

 

 

Program

Fees

Season’s Pass
Learn to Loppet $595 Season’s Pass not included**
Masters Club $30 Season’s Pass not Included**

REGISTER HERE

Loppet Coach: Maureen Bretz

Maureen began nordic skiing in her 20s, and quickly developed a life long passion for it. Skiing has taken her to many types of wonderful places: ski touring in Ontario, Quebec, Eastern US, Norway and western Canada, competing at at five World Master’s ski championships, Ontario Masters loppet series events, a number of weekends at the epic Canadian Ski Marathon, and lots of fun local loppets (the kind where you get a cookie and a smile for participating).

Her boundless enthusiasm for all aspects of the sport led her to begin sharing her love of the sport with new and developing skiers. While living in Toronto, she became an instructor with High Park Ski Club for 5 years. During that time, she also started and coached a Nordic ski team at the local high school. Since moving to Oro-Medonte in 2013, she has become part of the winter ski teaching team at
Hardwood Ski and Bike, gaining certification as a CANSI level 2 instructor and NCCP level one coach.

All of this skiing has given her a unique insight into the needs of the skiers who want to improve their skiing ability and perhaps try a long distance event (“loppet”) as a personal challenge. Most of all, she believes that skiing is a lifetime of fitness and fun to be had in the winter, no matter what speed you ski!