Lapland Freestyle Race December 6

Early season freestyle race scheduled for Saturday December 6, 2025 with alternate date of Sunday December 7.  If we have good natural snow the course will be 10K on the west side, if not we will try a modified format on man-made snow on the east side.  Register online here.  Additional details will be posted as we get closer to race day.

Early Season Sale December 6 – 7

• Complete junior classic XC ski set (skis, bindings, boots, AND poles!!) just $189! Fits up to 105 lbs and EU size 40 (men’s 7, women’s 8.5)
• New adult classic XC touring skis with bindings $199. (Major brand, skis and bindings!)
• Select closeout ski models 40% to 50% off list price
• All other skis, bindings, boots, and poles and snowshoes 20% off list price (25% off with season pass)

Ski shop will be open 10AM – 4PM on sale days

PSIA Instructor training December 13 – 14 

Two day XC-ski instructor training course at Lapland Lake December 13-14, 2025.  If you are interested in becoming a ski instructor at Lapland Lake, please contact us.  This two day course is led by PSIA and participation is not limited to Lapland Lake instructors.

Ski Orienteering December 20 

Combine your skiing and map reading skills to navigate a mapped course, finding all the control markers as quickly as possible. The event is individually timed, start any time between 11:00AM and 1:00PM. Multiple courses, of varying difficulty, are available. Register onsite day of event (fee is included with your day pass purchase). Sponsored by Empire Orienteering Club. 

Ladies Ski Clinic at Lapland Lake January 24, February 7

Morning session begins at 9:30am; wrap up ends at 2:30pm

A special cross country ski program for women, taught by women. Beginner and intermediate level female skiers age 18+, grouped by ability, will receive instruction in skate technique (January 24 clinic) or classic technique (February 7 clinic) in the morning. After a lunch break (participants are welcome to either bring their own lunch or purchase) the clinic will meet up for a social group ski in the afternoon, and enjoy a group skills wrap-up and snack at the end of the day. The program is led by Lapland Lake’s PSIA-certified instructors. Cost for the program  includes facility use pass.

To register and purchase tickets, click on the Ticket link in the bar above. Equipment rental is not included, if you do not have equipment please purchase equipment rental separately. Space is limited, please register in advance.

High School Races

We are proud to host high school XC ski races at Lapland Lake.  The preliminary winter 2025-26 schedule has us hosting the Johnstown/Guilderland Invitational on Thursday January 15 and the Mayfield Invitational on Wednesday February 4.  These dates are subject to change, and dates may be added on short notice if we have good conditions when another scheduled venue does not.  On race days the practice field area and West Side trails will close to the public at 1:00PM.

March 14  Pie Day

XC skiing requires energy.  Indulge.