Ski season starts early at Nordic

Cross-country skiers in North Bay were hitting the trails Saturday at the Nordic Ski Club thanks to an early blast of winter. The club hosted its annual ski exchange, which is typically a lead up to the launch of operations. But, with trails already in mid-season condition, the event also served as a sort of unofficial season launch. “It’s definitely got people into that early mindset and brought them out,” said exchange organizer Mike Ward, of the winter weather. Ward said the