Thursday, March 29, 2018
Looks like spring skiing for Thursday, warm and partly sunny, might be able to ski in a tee-shirt!
Let's meet at the JacksonXC lodge and choose the best trail of the day. My first pick is East Pasture. It was groomed on Tuesday, should be fine in the warm temperatures and softer snow. We will make the final call when we meet.
Meet at the lodge at 9:30 am. I still have a freebie day pass to give to anyone without a season's pass, last chances this week to give it away!
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Bretton Woods Nordic
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Yes, let's go to Bretton Woods! The storm is staying well south of us. According to the forecasts there may be a dusting to an inch of snow very early tomorrow morning and partial clearing in the afternoon. It won't be bluebird day up there but skiing there lately has been superb, so lets go enjoy it!
If Mountain Road is groomed we will do it. If it is not (has not been groomed since last weekend) it could be too firm for enjoyment. We will make that call when we get up there. If not Mountain Road, we can ski all over the Ammonoosuc System. The Stumpwalk Trail has been redone and it is really nice! We will include Wiley's Way, Tunnel, Sebosis, Porcupine to the new cabin (that replaces the yurt), Abenaki, Clinton, Crawford's Pass. At least!
Bretton Woods is half price any day with a JacksonXC Season's pass...don't forget to bring your pass!
If we do Mountain Road, you will need to purchase a one-time-up lift ticket. For those of you getting letters from your ski area employer, get one that works for the alpine area. An alpine day pass is convertible to nordic.
If it is windy in the morning, it should not be an issue. I was there 2 days ago in some strong wind, but all was OK in the woods.
Bring trailside lunch/snacks and beverage. We can eat at the cabin.
Carpool: Meet at Grant's parking lot, right side by the strip mall area at 9:30.
For those not carpooling or driving over from the northwest, meet at Bretton Woods Nordic Center at 10:10.
Yes, let's go to Bretton Woods! The storm is staying well south of us. According to the forecasts there may be a dusting to an inch of snow very early tomorrow morning and partial clearing in the afternoon. It won't be bluebird day up there but skiing there lately has been superb, so lets go enjoy it!
If Mountain Road is groomed we will do it. If it is not (has not been groomed since last weekend) it could be too firm for enjoyment. We will make that call when we get up there. If not Mountain Road, we can ski all over the Ammonoosuc System. The Stumpwalk Trail has been redone and it is really nice! We will include Wiley's Way, Tunnel, Sebosis, Porcupine to the new cabin (that replaces the yurt), Abenaki, Clinton, Crawford's Pass. At least!
Bretton Woods is half price any day with a JacksonXC Season's pass...don't forget to bring your pass!
If we do Mountain Road, you will need to purchase a one-time-up lift ticket. For those of you getting letters from your ski area employer, get one that works for the alpine area. An alpine day pass is convertible to nordic.
If it is windy in the morning, it should not be an issue. I was there 2 days ago in some strong wind, but all was OK in the woods.
Bring trailside lunch/snacks and beverage. We can eat at the cabin.
Carpool: Meet at Grant's parking lot, right side by the strip mall area at 9:30.
For those not carpooling or driving over from the northwest, meet at Bretton Woods Nordic Center at 10:10.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
MT Washington Valley Ski Touring and "Michigans" 9:45 am
Thursday, March 15, 2018
For a change of scenery, I would like to ski the trails of Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation. It would be a tour of all the trails from the Intervale, Ragged Mountain Equipment headquarters into North Conway and Whittaker Woods. For a special apres-ski event, Lisa Baughn will make "Michigans" for us. These special hot dogs with hamburger sauce (?) are uniquely from Lisa's stomping ground in the Plattsburgh, NY area (??...not Michigan?). They are available in that area at roadside stands. Lisa's home is conveniently located alongside the xc ski trails of Whitaker Woods.
What's a "Michigan"? We are quite fortunate to have Lisa, a Michigans expert, so let's see what this is all about. Come try one or two for lunch after skiing next week. Lisa will also have a home made soup for those who won't dare to try a Michigan.
The snow should be good for us after all these nor'easters. Great March skiing, likely good in April, too.
Link to trail maps: http://www.mwvskitouring.org/trails.html
The Plan:
Ragged Mountain Equipment opens at 10:00 am, so the plan works around that:
For those of you driving in from SOUTH of North Conway Village, park in the Whitaker Woods Parking area which on the right, just north of the stoplight in North Conway Village. Meet there at 9:45 am. I will meet you there and we will carpool up to Ragged Mountain Equipment in Intervale on Route 16-302.
Those of you coming from Glen, Jackson and the Northern Extremes can just park at Ragged Mountain Equipment. Meet us there at 10:00 am, ready to ski. We will start skiing from here.
If you are time crunched and are unable to do the Michigans experience apres-ski, park with the others at the Whitaker Woods lot at 9:45. You will be close to your car at the end of the ski route so that you can get on your way without having to ski all the way back to Ragged!
We will get our tickets and start skiing from Ragged, trying to ski all the trails we can. Some may not be groomed but we can likely break trial easily on this nice snow. We will then work our way back though the hay and cornfield trails up to the Stonehurst Manor and enter the Whitaker Woods system. We will do a big loop in there and end up at Lisa' home which is trailside. We experience the authentic Michigans then slap the skis back on and ski one flat K back to our cars at the Whitaker Woods parking lot. A car or 2 will then bring skiers back to their cars spotted at Ragged.
PLEASE RECHECK THIS BLOG on Wednesday night FOR ANY CHANGES TO THIS PLAN in case of logistical issues. (The snow should not be an issue this time!)
Lisa and I would appreciate an approximate count of Michigans attendees. email me at marinaneborowski@yahoo.com IF YOU ARE LIKELY TO ATTEND. That way Lisa can start making the hot dogs. Not a problem if you end up changing your mind, we just need an approximate number!
BRING YOUR JacksonXC PASS!
Trail passes for MWV Ski Touring are half price with a JacksonXC season's pass, free for Conway residents, or weekday passes are $10 for adults, $7 for 60-70, free for over 70.
For a change of scenery, I would like to ski the trails of Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation. It would be a tour of all the trails from the Intervale, Ragged Mountain Equipment headquarters into North Conway and Whittaker Woods. For a special apres-ski event, Lisa Baughn will make "Michigans" for us. These special hot dogs with hamburger sauce (?) are uniquely from Lisa's stomping ground in the Plattsburgh, NY area (??...not Michigan?). They are available in that area at roadside stands. Lisa's home is conveniently located alongside the xc ski trails of Whitaker Woods.
What's a "Michigan"? We are quite fortunate to have Lisa, a Michigans expert, so let's see what this is all about. Come try one or two for lunch after skiing next week. Lisa will also have a home made soup for those who won't dare to try a Michigan.
The snow should be good for us after all these nor'easters. Great March skiing, likely good in April, too.
Link to trail maps: http://www.mwvskitouring.org/trails.html
The Plan:
Ragged Mountain Equipment opens at 10:00 am, so the plan works around that:
For those of you driving in from SOUTH of North Conway Village, park in the Whitaker Woods Parking area which on the right, just north of the stoplight in North Conway Village. Meet there at 9:45 am. I will meet you there and we will carpool up to Ragged Mountain Equipment in Intervale on Route 16-302.
Those of you coming from Glen, Jackson and the Northern Extremes can just park at Ragged Mountain Equipment. Meet us there at 10:00 am, ready to ski. We will start skiing from here.
If you are time crunched and are unable to do the Michigans experience apres-ski, park with the others at the Whitaker Woods lot at 9:45. You will be close to your car at the end of the ski route so that you can get on your way without having to ski all the way back to Ragged!
We will get our tickets and start skiing from Ragged, trying to ski all the trails we can. Some may not be groomed but we can likely break trial easily on this nice snow. We will then work our way back though the hay and cornfield trails up to the Stonehurst Manor and enter the Whitaker Woods system. We will do a big loop in there and end up at Lisa' home which is trailside. We experience the authentic Michigans then slap the skis back on and ski one flat K back to our cars at the Whitaker Woods parking lot. A car or 2 will then bring skiers back to their cars spotted at Ragged.
PLEASE RECHECK THIS BLOG on Wednesday night FOR ANY CHANGES TO THIS PLAN in case of logistical issues. (The snow should not be an issue this time!)
Lisa and I would appreciate an approximate count of Michigans attendees. email me at marinaneborowski@yahoo.com IF YOU ARE LIKELY TO ATTEND. That way Lisa can start making the hot dogs. Not a problem if you end up changing your mind, we just need an approximate number!
BRING YOUR JacksonXC PASS!
Trail passes for MWV Ski Touring are half price with a JacksonXC season's pass, free for Conway residents, or weekday passes are $10 for adults, $7 for 60-70, free for over 70.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Anyone for a WednesdaySki?
Thursday, March 8, 2018
With a storm coming in on Wednesday Night and Thursday, skiing and driving will not likely be fun in the wind and blowing snow.
Wednesday during the day looks good. Anyone want to ski on Wednesday -- meet at JacksonXC, in the lodge, at 10:00 am. We will do what is groomed -- either Prospect Farm or North Hall area, perhaps? (UPDATE: 6 ThursdaySkiers had a great WednesdaySki today -Ellis-Wifferdill, South Hall out and back)
I will not post a ski adventure for this Thursday due to the storm. Enjoy the Snow Day!!!!
NEXT WEEK if conditions allow, I would like to ski the trails of Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation. It would be a tour of all the trials from Intervale into North Conway and Whittaker Woods. For a special apres-ski event, Lisa Baughn will make "Michigans" for us. These special hot dogs with hamburger sauce (?) are uniquely from Lisa's stomping ground in the Plattsburgh, NY area (...not Michigan?). What's a "Michigan"? Come try one or two after skiing next week.. Let's hope that the new snow lasts for us until next Thursday!!
Trail passes are half price with a JacksonXC season's pass, free for Conway residents, or $15 for adults, $10 for over 60. More details next week!
With a storm coming in on Wednesday Night and Thursday, skiing and driving will not likely be fun in the wind and blowing snow.
Wednesday during the day looks good. Anyone want to ski on Wednesday -- meet at JacksonXC, in the lodge, at 10:00 am. We will do what is groomed -- either Prospect Farm or North Hall area, perhaps? (UPDATE: 6 ThursdaySkiers had a great WednesdaySki today -Ellis-Wifferdill, South Hall out and back)
I will not post a ski adventure for this Thursday due to the storm. Enjoy the Snow Day!!!!
NEXT WEEK if conditions allow, I would like to ski the trails of Mount Washington Valley Ski Touring Foundation. It would be a tour of all the trials from Intervale into North Conway and Whittaker Woods. For a special apres-ski event, Lisa Baughn will make "Michigans" for us. These special hot dogs with hamburger sauce (?) are uniquely from Lisa's stomping ground in the Plattsburgh, NY area (...not Michigan?). What's a "Michigan"? Come try one or two after skiing next week.. Let's hope that the new snow lasts for us until next Thursday!!
Trail passes are half price with a JacksonXC season's pass, free for Conway residents, or $15 for adults, $10 for over 60. More details next week!
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