SKI TEAMS

We provide financial, coaching, and staffing support for the Rhinelander High School Nordic Ski Team, the Rhinelander Middle School Nordic Ski Team, and the Sno-Dags. 

The High School Team has averaged 20 athletes, and the Middle School Team has averaged 30 athletes the past several years.  The Club provides uniforms, ski rentals for Middle School athletes, waxing supplies and staff support, race or event entry fees, transportation to races or events, lodging for some events, along with roller skiing and other equipment.  The Club also financially supports the Coach's certifications, expenses, and the Head Coach's salary.  The Club's annual budget for the High School and Middle Teams is in excess of $15,000. 

The Sno-Dag program averages 30 - 40 kids from 1st through 4th grade.  The Club maintains a ski rental program to outfit the kids with skis, poles, and boots.  In 2023, we were able to update Sno-Dag ski equipment at a cost of over $2,500 thanks to the generosity and support of many!

We maintain approximately 30 kilometers of cross-country ski trails at three locations:

• The Rhinelander Northwood Nordic Ski Trails near the Rhinelander Northwood Golf course
• The Rhinelander Community Trails near the Rhinelander High School (RHS)
• The CAVOC Trails just east of Rhinelander.

No daily ski passes are required to ski any of the trails.  However, donations are accepted and necessary for us to maintain the trails.

The Club owns and maintains several snowmobiles, an ATV and a UTV, TiddTech and Ginzu grooming equipment.  We also own and take care of several buildings and storage garages at the Northwoods and Community Trail locations.  The annual operating budget (i.e., gas, repairs, maintenance, mowing, etc.) to maintain our cross country ski trails is in excess of $5,000.  In 2023, the Club purchased a Ginzu groomer to replace aging grooming equipment and a John Deere UTV to provide a safer and more secure vehicle for our volunteer groomers.

The Club created the Judy Swank Memorial Scholarship shortly after Judy lost her battle to cancer in 2009. Judy was the high school Nordic ski coach from 1991 to 2002 and a long-time board member of our club. She had a passion for Nordic skiing and promoted healthy lifestyles in the community. Judy taught hundreds of athletes how to ski and excel in the sport but more importantly she taught them how to live and become productive citizens. We award this scholarship in Judy’s memory, to a graduating Nordic skier who exemplifies the character that Judy fostered in all her athletes.  You can make a donation towards this scholarship at the link provided below.

The Silent Sports Legacy Scholarship was established in 2025 by Northwoods Nordic Ski Club to honor the life and values of Brian Hegge and others like him. Their cumulative passion for silent sports and unrelenting commitment to community service inspired others to invest time and energy into building a stronger, more connected Northwoods community.  This scholarship is specifically awarded to a student who reflects the positive attributes of the individuals it honors and can demonstrate active participation within a silent sport, where their attitude highlights self-discipline, perseverance, and respect for the natural world and/or a meaningful commitment to community service in the area of silent sports.  Please consider using the link below to donate to this scholarship.

• Large 3’ X 6’ banner with your logo displayed at race venues.
• Logo included on Northwoods Nordic website and Facebook.

• Logo on 2’x4’ banner displayed at race venues.
• Logo included on Northwoods Nordic website and Facebook.

• Logo included on Northwoods Nordic website and Facebook. 

• Donation announced on our Facebook page.

You can support Northwoods Nordic Ski Club by making a tax-deductible donation either by sending us a check or by completing the on-line donation request link below.  Any amount can be entered and any amount is very much appreciated.