Ungroomed Ski Sunday

NOTE: DATE OF TOUR IS WEATHER DEPENDENT. PLEASE CONTACT KATE (k8tmcp@gmail.com) IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS TOUR.

Advanced intermediate or advanced downhill skiing skills are essential. Be familiar with your equipment and skins are essential.

Now that we have some additional snow, it’s time to enjoy some non-groomed skiing that will include climbing and some downhill telemarking or skiing.

Trip Description: We will leave from the bottom of Glade Trail at Government Camp and climb up toward Timberline. This tour includes a steady climb (1,500-2,500’ climb in 3+miles) Depending on people’s stamina and weather, we may continue to climb up above Timberline Lodge along the west side of the ski lifts.

There is an option for groomed (Alpine Trail- steeper) or ungroomed (Glade Trail/ Nordic By -Pass) descents back to Government Camp. Participants need to be able to ski in a controlled and comfortable manner on black diamond cross country slopes using telemark or downhill skills to enjoy this trip. (Advanced intermediate or advanced downhill skiing skills).

Plans may be modified if needed to fit snow and trail conditions.

If we have time, the group may enjoy for a brief Apres Ski gathering in Government Camp before heading home.

Equipment
Telemark, AT skis and skins
Bindings that match your boots
Water/ snacks/lunch
Snow Park Pass
Chains/ proper snow tires
No avalanche danger – so no need for AVI gear.

Leaders: John Maroney ( telemark ) and Kate McPherson ( AT )
k8tmcp@gmail.com