Those interested in signing up for Nordic trips may do so beginning October 23rd at the Cheyenne Ski Club's Chili Supper, or by contacting the respective trip captains. Planning meetings for XC trips are held during the club meeting prior to the trip.  This allows everyone to get directions, arrange food purchases, carpooling and other details.

 

December 18, 2010  (snow permitting) - Happy Jack Ski Area
This trip is the nordic ski season warm-up at the Happy Jack Ski Area. We will meet and start skiing at 10 AM from the Tie City Parking Lot (Level of Difficulty:Moderate). Lunch will be at the Tie City Warming Hut at approximately 1 PM. Chili may be on the menu if there is chili left over from the chili feed.  There is no charge for skiing, but there is a parking fee of $5.00 per vehicle. Ski rentals are available at Rock on Wheels, 900 E Lincolnway in Cheyenne or in Laramie. Trip captain is Art Anderson 638-1286.

January 7 - 9, 2011 - Snow Mountain Ranch near Fraser, Colorado

February 18 - 21, 2011 - Michigan Lakes at Cameron Pass, Colorado

The annual Nordic trip to Michigan Lakes is scheduled for Thursday February 18 through Monday February 21, 2011. Details to follow.

Directions:

    West- From Walden, take CO Hwy 14 east 19.1 miles to Colorado State Forest entrance on the left. KOA entrance at the same turn in. Proceed to the self pay gate ($6.00/day use fee) and stay on the road to the dam and along the west side of the lake ~ 5 miles to cabins heading north.

    East- Hwy 287 to Ted’s Place (junction of Hwy 287 and Hwy 14). Proceed west over Cameron Pass to the KOA on the right, just beyond Gould, CO. Same instructions from there.  

March 4 - 6, 2011 - Columbine Cabins

Columbine Cabins offer a broad variety of trails that guarantee fun for all. From numerous un-groomed trails of varying lengths surrounding the cabins to groomed and relatively flat trails at Steamboat Lake just 4 miles down the road, there is terrain that will please beginner, intermediate and advanced Nordic skiers alike.  Hahn’s Peak across the road beckons telemark skiers and others in search of fresh powder and longer runs.

 

April 1 - 3, 2011 - Buford Foundation Cabins near Centennial

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