Upcoming 2013 Season Nordic Trips:
Uncle Bud's Hut, April 19-21, 2013 Nordic/Backcountry
Trip Leader: Todd Thibodeau 307-214-5687
Space is limited so contact me ASAP if you’re interested in going. Cost: $90 per person for 2 nights lodging and two meals. We will be going to Uncle Bud's Hut in the Galena Mountains near Leadville in Colorado. Uncle Bud's is at 11,400 ft with great back country and bowl skiing opportunities on Galena Mt (12,800). Skiers will need to be able to pack their gear either on your back or pulling a sled. This is a ski-in/skiout adventure (approximately six miles in) at one of the locations in the 10th Mountain Hut system. If you’ve never tried hut skiing, here’s your chance!
Please remember: Back country skiing can be dangerous. Skiers are responsible for choosing routes within their skiing ability and fitness level. Basic emergency gear should be carried including water, extra food, warm clothing, flashlight, compass,topographical map, etc. Wider platform skis and skins are recommended for the more advanced trails. Some routes may require avalanche equipment (Transceiver/Shovel/Probes) to ski safely as avalanche dangers do exist in some areas.
Those interested in signing up for Nordic trips may do so beginning at the Cheyenne Ski Club's Chili Supper in October, 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.
2013 Past Trips Redfeather Lakes at Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch Nordic/Backcountry, Fri-Sun, January 25-27, 2013, Trip Leaders: Katelin & Tim Burns This is a trip for beginners and families and has rentals if you need them. Beaver Meadows has 3 loops of trails with beginner and intermediate loops and an un-groomed back country loop. There is also a tubing hill with a lift and tubes. An activity pass will cover skiing, ice skating and tubing. We'll be staying in nice condos with full kitchens and bathrooms. Yummy group meals will be held on Friday and Saturday night.
Michigan Lake at Cameron Pass Nordic/Backcountry, Thur-Mon, February 14-18, 2013, Trip Leaders: John Hartman & Todd Thibodeaux Level of difficulty: easy to expert. The annual Nordic trip to Michigan Lakes is scheduled for Thursday, February 14 through Monday, February 18, 2013. Sign-up deadline will be at the first meeting in February. Cost: $40 for the entire trip including dinner meals on Saturday and Sunday night. $5 per night use fee paid to Forest Service. Accommodations are in Forest Service Cabins; dogs are allowed in cabin # 2. Cabins have solar lights; no electricity or water; skiers need to bring water, food, sleeping bags; bathrooms are separate from cabins. 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. Directions: 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.
Columbine Cabins Nordic/Backcountry - March 7-10, 2013
Trip Leaders: Serena Rusden & Kimberly Mazza The Columbine area offers 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 State just 4 miles down the road, there is terrain that will please beginner, intermediate and advanced Nordic skiers. Hahn’s Peak, just across the road, beckons telemark skiers and others in search of fresh powder and longer runs.
| Where: | 30 miles north of Steamboat Springs, CO |
| Cost: | $75 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. A wood-burning sauna is also available to enjoy. Cabin assignments will be determined by the 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 other meals and drinks. |
Buford Foundation Cabin near Centennial Wy Nordic/Backcountry
March 29-31, 2013
Trip Captain: Art Anderson 307-638-1286 Level of difficulty: moderate to difficult. Let Art know if your are interested in this trip. If enough people sign up, he will get special permission to use the cabin for the group. We will stay at the Buford Cabin located 20 miles west of Laramie on Hwy 130. We will be back country skiing in the Snowy Range West of Centennial and skiing the Little Laramie River Trails. You will need to bring a warm sleeping bag. Kitchen is available. Ski rentals available in Cheyenne and Laramie. Dogs are allowed
Uncle Bud's Hut, Late Spring, 2013 Nordic/Backcountry
April 19-21, 2013
Trip Leader: Todd Thibodeau 307-214-5687
Space is limited so contact me ASAP if you’re interested in going. Cost: $90 per person for 2 nights lodging and two meals. We will be going to Uncle Bud's Hut in the Galena Mountains near Leadville in Colorado. Uncle Bud's is at 11,400 ft with great back country and bowl skiing opportunities on Galena Mt (12,800). Skiers will need to be able to pack their gear either on your back or pulling a sled. This is a ski-in/skiout adventure (approximately six miles in) at one of the locations in the 10th Mountain Hut system. If you’ve never tried hut skiing, here’s your chance!
2012 Past Trips
Happy Jack Ski Area - Saturday, December 15, 2012 (snow permitting) Call Art Anderson right away if you intend to go at 307- 638-1286
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. 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 supper. 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. (Level of Difficulty:Moderate) Trip captain is Art Anderson 638-1286.
New Years at Snow Mountain Ranch near Fraser, CONordic/Backcountry, Sat - Tues, December 29, 2012 - January 1, 2013, Cost $110.00 per person Call Art Anderson right away if you intend to go at 307- 638-1286. Spend New Years with club members at Snow Mountain Ranch. Be sure and bring your noise makers! Cost for the regular trip is $110 per person (estimate) if 25 or more go. Located 6 miles south of Granby, CO and is near Winter Park for those who prefer alpine skiing. Snow Mountain Ranch Nordic Center provides some of the best and easiest groomed Nordic ski trails in the Rockies making it a great place to learn. Lessons and ski rentals on site. There is no Nordic trail fee if you stay at the cabin. We will be staying in the reunion cabin,which hold up to 25 people. A lasagna dinner will be provided on Saturday evening. Bedding and kitchen provided. Some members expressed an interest in being adventurous and trying a back country trek in Rocky Mountain National Park or the scenic groomed trails at Devil's Thumb Nordic Center. Planning meeting will take place at the general meeting on December 20.
Click here for our 2011/12 Alpine trip schedule. 
