2024 calendar of events published

From roller ski courses and races to ski-touring in Scotland, activities for 2024 organised by Lakeland and other cross-country ski clubs can now be found on the 'Forthcoming events' page.

Northern Roll roller ski series - Lancaster one-hour challenge (6 August 2023)

The third event in the 2023 Northern Roll roller ski series - organised by Lakeland XC Ski Club - takes place at the Salt Ayre cycle circuit, Lancaster, at 2pm on Sunday 6 August.

Details of how to take part can be found on the Forthcoming Events page.

The series comprises four one-hour challenge events - one from each of the four northern cross-country ski clubs (Lakeland, Manchester, Tyneside and Yorkshire Dales)

  Prom Night roller ski sessions 2023

Our summer Thursday evening roller ski sessions on Morecambe Prom begin again on Thursday 14 July and run until Thursday 3 August.

These 90-minute sessions are suitable for beginners to cross-country skiing as well as those with more experience. Instruction and equipment hire are free, but we ask our participants to join our club (or another club affiliated to Snowsport England or Snowsport Scotland) after a couple of sessions.

 You can find out more on our booking form. 

Northern Roll roller ski events

The four northern cross-country ski clubs have joined forces for a series of one hour races/challenges, collectively grouped together under the heading ‘Northern Roll Roller Ski Race Series’.

It’s the second year the series has been held, with this year Tyneside Loipers adding to the three clubs which organised last year’s inaugural series.

The dates and locations are:

•         Yorkshire Dales XC - Sunday June, York
  

•         Manchester XC - Saturday 1 July, Preston

•         Lakeland XC - Sunday 6 August, Lancaster

•         Tyneside Loipers - Sunday 3 September (provisional), Hetton le Hole, Co. Durham

These dates should be regarded as social events, rather than super-competitive races.  Experienced skiers will obviously want to ski as many laps as possible. For newer, less experienced skiers, the challenge will be to see how long you can ski for, and then try to do a little better at the next event.  You don’t even have to ski continuously, but take a break if you need it.

Any type of roller ski may be used, as well as any style of skiing, skate or classic. Safety, however, is paramount. All skiers must wear a helmet and eye protection (safety/cycle/sunglasses). Knee and elbow pads may be worn if wished.

Further details of each event will be announced nearer the time. We hope to see as many skiers as possible taking part.

These events, and others forming the GB Roller Ski Calendar, can be found at: https://www.bmccsa.org.uk/calendar-2023

 Prom Night roller ski sessions

Our regular summer Thursday evening roller ski sessions on Morecambe Prom begin again on Thursday 5 May and run until Thursday 19 August.

These 90-minute sessions are suitable for beginners to cross-country skiing as well as those with more experience. Instruction and equipment hire are free, but we ask our participants to join our club (or another club affiliated to Snowsport England or Snowsport Scotland) after a couple of sessions.

 You can find out more on our booking form. 

 Club trip to Braemar

A rare thing...blue skies and perfect snow in Scotland. Thankfully it coincided with our club trip to Braemar - delayed since 2020 due to COVID-19, with the weather being some compensation for the wait.

A total of 12 club members (accompanied by a select squad of mountain hares) enjoyed ski tours to the east and west of the Glen Shee ski slopes from 4-7 March, with (hare-less) lower-level walks taking place as well. 

Club members were on a mix of Nordic touring, Telemark and Ski-mountaineering equipment.  

Prom Night roller ski sessions

From 22 July, we'll be holding regular Thursday evening roller ski sessions on Morecambe Prom (meet at The Battery car park). 

Details of how to book free instruction and equipment hire can be found on the forthcoming events page.

 COVID-safe arrangements are in place and details can be found when booking.