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Welcome to Huntly Nordic Ski Club

Introduction

The Huntly Nordic Ski Club (HNSC) is North-East Scotland's biggest nordic ski club. The club is based around the market town of Huntly which is on the A96 between Aberdeen and Inverness.

The club is very lucky to have use of the facilities at the Huntly Nordic and Outdoor Centre which include purpose built tracks for practicing both classic and rollerskiing. In addition just out of the town of Rhynie south of Huntly is located the Clashindarroch forest with forest trails designated for cross country skiing and mountain biking.

| 06.02.2008 |

What Does The Club Do?

HNSC is active throughout the year. In the winter when snow is available we are keen to get our snow skis on and enjoy the great outdoors. Through the rest of the year members can practice skiing on on the artificial matting and rollerski on the special track there at Huntly Outdoor Nordic Centre.

Racing

HNSC members compete at UK level and above nordic ski racing.

The club also organizes events in the GB Rollerski championship and Scottish Rollerski Championships during the summer. On snow race events are organized during the winter in the Clashindarroch Forest.

Two club members qualified to compete in the Cross Country World Cup Series, this is an outstanding acheivement considering the low profile cross country skiing has in the UK.

Musy Wins In Sweden

Andrew's Surprise at Bruksvallarna

Andrew Musgrave kicked off the season in style this weekend by winning the Junior race in Swedish town of Bruksvallarna by one minute.

Other BNDS members put in impressive performances with Fiona Hughes and Sarah Young turning in very respectable times against an imposing field which included Justyna Kowalczyk and Charlotte Calla.

photo of andrew musgrave racing skate

|Read More Race Report | 19.11.2008 |

Torsby Ski Tunnel Under Threat

Council could pull plug

It seems even in ski mad Sweden cross country ski facilities can have problems. NRK reports the Torsby ski tunnel is threatened with closure following a 1.3m Kr loss.

BNDS members have used the tunnel this year for pre-season training

|NRK Article|Tunnel Home Page| 10.11.2008 |

logo for Torsby Ski Tunnel

Braemar Mountain Sports Autumn Clearout

Ski Bargains

Braemar Mountain Sports have announced their autumn ski clear out. Looks like there are some good deals to be had for skis and boots

Check out the links below for specials on boots and skis

|Skis|Boots| 3.11.2008 |

British Rollerski Series Results

Are Out!

The 2008 GB Rollerski series final standings are out folloing the final event at Castle Combe. Unfortunatley there were not outright wins by club members, but some good places considering our best skiers had other priorites this summer. Mike Dixon took the men's title and Fiona Crossley the ladies'

photo of Fiona Crossley in reflective mood

|Final Standings Men Juniors Ladies | 3.11.2008 |

Newmans Take Golden Boot

Peter Thorn - gutted

The season has started well, with the Golden boot already being claimed by Rick Newman and his sons William, Ruaridh, Fergus and Oliver before the start of November.

Rick denies he deliberately set out to claim the title, but he just took his sons out for an early ski while school was cancelled due to transport issues. Peter Thorn was not available for comment.

Rick is pictured below at this year's Scottish Championships

picture of Rick Marshalling earlier this year