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The NMCC Ski Club (New Mexico Cross Country Ski Club) is a Nordic skiing club based in Albuquerque that offers free seasonal instruction to members, organized ski outings ranging from local day trips to weeklong Rockies bus/hotel trips, monthly member meetings during ski season, trail maintenance volunteer opportunities, and a resource library covering trail maps, weather, avalanche info, and gear advice. It suits Albuquerque-area skiers who want structured group skiing, skills development, and a social community rather than solo outings.
Member Benefits at a Glance
| Benefit | What It Involves |
|---|---|
| Free instruction | Offered to members every season, from beginning instruction to telemark and backcountry skills |
| Organized outings | Day trips in the Albuquerque area up to weeklong bus/hotel trips in the Rockies |
| Monthly meetings | Held in Albuquerque during ski season, typically with an outside speaker plus refreshments and socializing |
| Annual picnic | Held in the Fall so members can plan the coming winter |
| Trail maintenance | Club participates in Adopt-A-Trail Programs on the Sandia and Jemez Ranger Districts |
| Resource links | Trail maps, weather and avalanche information, gear advice, and more |
| Board involvement | Opportunities to join the Board for members who want to get more involved |
Instruction and Skills Development
Instruction is free to members every season. The range runs from beginning instruction through telemark and backcountry skills, so the club accommodates both first-time Nordic skiers and those looking to extend into more technical terrain. The club points members to its Instruction tab for specifics on offerings.
Outings: From Local Day Trips to Weeklong Rockies Trips
Outings are organized for members and span a wide range:
- Day trips in the Albuquerque area
- Longer trips, including weeklong bus/hotel trips in the Rockies
This range means the club serves skiers who want a quick local ski day as well as those planning a full winter trip. Details are listed under the Outings tab.
Meetings, Social Events, and Community
Monthly member meetings are held in Albuquerque during the ski season. They typically include a presentation by an outside speaker, plus time for refreshments and socializing. The club also holds an annual picnic in the Fall, framed as a chance for members to plan their coming winter fun.
Trail Maintenance and Volunteering
The club participates in the Adopt-A-Trail Programs (AAT) on the Sandia and Jemez Ranger Districts. A few times each year — generally in summer and fall — the Club Trails Chair announces work outings through the Club e-mail group. This is a way to contribute to the trails the club skis, outside the ski season itself.
Resources for Trip Planning
The club maintains links on its website to trail maps, weather and avalanche information, gear advice, and more, collected under its Resources tab. These are useful starting points for planning outings independently of organized club trips.
How to Get Involved
- Join the club to access free instruction, outings, and meetings.
- Attend a monthly meeting during ski season in Albuquerque to meet members and hear a speaker.
- Join the Board if you want a deeper role — the club notes board opportunities under its About Us tab.
- Follow along via the club's Facebook and Meetup presence.
- Watch the Club e-mail group for trail maintenance outing announcements.
The site does not publish pricing or membership cost details in the available material, so check the club directly for current membership terms.