Bus Trip 2009-12

Ski By Bus This Month! - Cancelled!

Come with the Madison Nordic Ski club on a bus trip to the snow! Sit back, take a day out of your schedule to ski on superior ski trails, while partying with fellow skiers!

All are invited: beginners to experts. We'll have a ski instructor or two to help improve your technique along while you're at the ski area.

We're planning a trip on Saturday, December 12, 2009 leaving from Madison directly to snow country.

We travel to the best snow near Madison. Days before you leave, we'll let you know where we're heading.

Take the bus! Relax or sleep on the way up and party on the way back! After a day on the trails, party and watch movies on the way back. We ride nonstop, directly to the ski area, where you'll be in the company of other ski enthusiasts. There's also an on-board restroom.

For a $50 fee, you get a one-day trip to the ski trails plus a ski pass. And feel good that you're helping reduce our carbon footprint. You can "be green getting to the white."

So don't delay! Make out a check payable to Madison Nordic Ski Club and mail it to Paul Matteoni, 1710 Yahara Place, Madison WI 53704 by December 5th, 2009.

Ski areas:

We will make a go/no-go decision the Tuesday before the trip (December 8). After consulting the ski areas and assessing ski conditions, we'll announce the trip destination on the Thursday before the trip (December 10). We expect to make a decision among these locations:

• Minocqua Winter Park has 75 kilometers of Piston Bully groomed terrain for striding, skating and snowshoeing trails for all ages and abilities. There's also open telemarking slopes, a heated chalet with cafe, day lodge and indoor waxing area, ski shop with new equipment, demos and rentals and PSIA certified instructors and ski school.
• ABR in Ironwood, Michigan features nearly 40 kilometers of ski trails located on over 600 acres of private land of varied terrain. A trailhead warming cabin is available, a heated wax area, indoor restrooms, changing rooms, a lunch area and a full service ski shop with demo rental and retail sales of skis equipment and clothing.

Sample Schedule

6:30 am	Board the bus: UW lot 60 (Walnut and University Bay Drive)
6:40 am	Departure time
10:30 am	Expected arrival time at ski area
10:30 - 4:00	Ski all day
4:30 pm	Departure to Madison
8:30 pm	Expected arrival back in Madison

What to bring:

• Your skis or snowshoes.
  
• Snacks and food for the ride to and from the ski area. Since you're not driving, you may choose to bring alcoholic beverages!
• DVD movies. Bring your favorite ski videos (helpful for the trip up) or feature films (for the party on the way back).
• Travel pillow for those who wish to conserve energy and snooze on the way up.
• A lunch if you like; or purchase hot soups and sandwiches at the cafe (if available).
• Friends! Pass the word along to them and encourage them to send a check as soon as possible.

Questions?

Call Paul Matteoni at 242-1549 or trips@madnorski.org.