Cheyenne Ski Club - 2009-2010 Nordic Trip Schedule

Those interested in signing up for Nordic trips may do so beginning November 5th at the Cheyenne Ski Club's first regular meeting, 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 19, 2009 (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 in Laramie. Trip captain is Art Anderson 638-1286.

December 31, 2009 - January 3, 2010 - West side of the Snowy Range
We'll be staying the the Brush Creek Barracks or the Ten Mile Cabins, and will have capacity for roughly 25 to 28 skiers. Cost is estimated to be ~~$60~~ $75 for the weekend, still an incredible bargain. Enjoy New Year's Eve away from the crowds! The facilities are not as austere as they sound - there's even indoor plumbing! The pool at Saratoga is nearby for soaking out the daily aches from a fun day on the trails.

SIGNUP DEADLINE IS DECEMBER 3. Contact Art Anderson at 638-1286.

January 19 - 23, 2010 - Yellowstone National Park

This is again the year for our trek into Old Faithful for four wonderful days of cross-country skiing. This trip will follow the Jackson Hole Alpine trip, so you have the option to do a whole lot of skiing in just a few days. Lodging will be at Snow Lodge and the meals are great! Prices available soon, and signups are underway now! Contact Art Anderson at 638-1286.

February 11 - 15, 2010 - Michgan Lakes at Cameron Pass, Colorado

The annual Nordic trip to Michigan Lakes is scheduled for Thursday February 11 through Monday February 15, 2010. We have secured cabins #1 and #2 (the large cabins) so we have propane heat and kitchen space for large groups.

The trip will include two group meals, Saturday and Sunday nights. The Cheyenne Ski Club subsidizes part of the cost of this trip. Individuals will be responsible for breakfasts, lunches and dinner if present for Thursday or Friday nights.

Bunks are provided and skiers should bring sleeping bags. Outhouse facilities only! Dogs are allowed and will be confined to Cabin #1. The snow at this location is always excellent and there are lots of levels of skiing available here from calm skis across the frozen lake or along forest service roads to climbing to the Monkey Bowl and doing some tele-turns or skiing over Montgomery Pass back to the cabins from Hwy 14.

The cost is a phenomenal $30/attendee and includes lodging for the whole time plus two group meals. Individuals will be asked to bring items to complete the meals.

Trip captains are John Hartman 307 630 0289 or Mark Pring 307 637 6944.

Directions:

West-Walden to 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.

BE THERE OR CRY ABOUT IT LATER!!!

March 11 - 14, 2010 - 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. Hahn’s Peak across the road beckons telemark skiers and others in search of fresh powder and longer runs.

	WHERE	30 miles north of Steamboat Springs
	WHEN	March 11-14, 2010 (Thursday through Sunday)
	SIGN UP	November 5^th meeting through February 10^th
	COST	$80 for a two night stay (Friday and Saturday) $45 for an extra night (Thursday) $15 per dog for the weekend
	LODGING	Shared cabins of various sizes and with varying amenities. All have hot and cold water but some have no bathroom. -- A spacious, centrally located bathhouse with showers is open 24 hours a day. -- Cabin assignments will be determined by Trip Captains after all reservations are made
	MEALS	Friday and Saturday night dinner and drinks (beer, wine and soft drinks) are included. Individuals will be responsible for their other meals and drinks.

The Trip Captains look forward to answering your questions about trails, accommodations and equipment and to skiing with you in March!

> Jan Behrens - 307-638-2975 or janandfred@yahoo.com

> Ben and Miche Roth - 307-745-9417 or broth@uwyo.edu

> If using email, please put Columbine Ski Trip in the subject line

April 2 - 4, 2010 - Snowy Range Buford Cabin
We will stay at the Buford Cabin, located 20 miles west of Laramie on Highway 130. We will be back-country skiing in the Snowy Range west of Centennial, and skiing the Little Laramie River trails (Level of Difficulty: moderate to difficult). You will need to bring a warm sleeping bag. Cooking facilities are available. Your cost will be a donation to The Buford Foundation for the use of the cabin, Ski rentals are available in Laramie. Planning meetings are March 4 and 18. Contact Art Anderson at 638-1286.