Hardwood Masters 2025/2026

Train, Learn, Succeed.

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

The Loppet program is for those interested in learning and training through small group coaching, skill development, and technical support to prepare you for the next Loppet, Ski Marathon; and the Club Level is for those looking to hit the trails regularly with a group.

All levels of Masters’ Receive the following:

  • Discounted Season’s Pass
  • 15% in the retail shop
  • Invites to special events (seminars, VIP Swap night etc)

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

Loppet/Learn to Race Program

Skiers looking to challenge themselves to build skills and effeciency in a great group setting,  will be coached and guided to achieve new levels. Whether you are new to the ski event or loppet scene or are hoping to improve, this program is a great way to meet new people and achieve your winter goals.  A good knowledge and excecution of Cross Country Ski technique is required.  Skiers looking to have a better understanding of basic technique should check out our Ski 4 Life program.

Fall: October 18th to First Snow Once a week dryland pole running or  team workouts (roller skiing will be a personal option only), plus suggested training strategies throughout the week.

Winter:  Snow to February 28  Two weekly training sessions with personalized coaching.  Loppet preparation and waxing instruction are all a part of the full experience.

This group will meet Saturday mornings at 9:30am.

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

Hardwood Masters Club Level

Every Tuesday and Thursday at 9am-9:30am and Saturday at 9am-9:30am, the gang will be getting together to hit the trails. Your club fee includes invites to all Masters workshops and functions, optional Hardwood Masters Jacket order, retail discounts, and discounted Season’s pass option.

 

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!