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Candlelight Ski

About the Candlelight Ski

Each year around the holiday break, Northwoods Nordic hosts an evening of casual skiing and conversation at the Northwoods Community trails located just across from Rhinelander High School.

Luminaries , kettles of hot chocolate and coffee, a warm campfire, moon-lit skies, casual conversation, and gentle trails highlight this event. 

It's the prefect time to get the family out and to enjoy the beauty of the northwoods.

Candlelight Ski Fact Sheet

So here's what you need to know for the Candlelight Ski.

When: Sunday, January 1, 2023 from 4:00pm-7:00pm

Where: Rhinelander Community Trails (right across from Rhinelander High School)

Equipment: Bring your own skis OR Mel's Trading Post will provide free, on-site rentals of skis, poles, and boots to those who need them. Some skiers also bring headlamps. 

Refreshments: Complimentary coffee and hot chocolate will be provided by Northwoods Nordic Ski Club.  

Trails: Three looped trails will be groomed and tracked through the woods; the shortest of these will be set with luminaries. Also groomed will be a track around the soccer field.

Bon Iver!


Luminaries light the way at the Rhinelander Community Trails


Thank You 2023/24 Sponsors!

Interested in becoming a sponsor of Northwoods Nordic Ski Club?

Sponsored by Foley's Tree Service

Foley's Tree Service

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Promoting recreational access and active, healthy lifestyles for the whole community.

Sponsored by Mel's Trading Post

Mel's Trading Post

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Fitting Rhinelander youth, residents, and visitors to fantastic winter experiences.

Sponsored by Nicolet National Bank

Nicolet National Bank

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Annual sponsor of Rinelander's primer Nordic races.

Sponsored by Rhinelander Community Foundation

Rhinelander Community Foundation

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Supporting Rhinelander youth Nordic skiing. 

Sponsored by A-1 Septic Service

A-1 Septic Service

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Dedicated to sponsoring our trails and events for many years