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Bus Trips 2008 - 2009

Come with the Madison Nordic Ski Club
on one of our two bus trips to the snow!


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.

The bus is leaving on Saturday, December 13 and on January 24!

We leave from Madison directly to snow country.

Guaranteed snow! 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 non-stop, directly to the ski area, where you'll be in the company of other ski enthusiasts. There's also an on-board restroom.

Cost

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 bring it to the December meeting or contact Paul Matteoni at 242-1549 or paul_matteoni@hotmail.com. Checks are due December 8 (January 19 for the second trip).

Ski areas
We will make a go/no-go decision the Tuesday before the trip (December 9).After consulting the ski areas and assessing ski conditions, we'll announce the trip destination on the Thursday before the trip (December11). 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 Trails in Ironwood, Michigan features over 60 kilometers of ski trails located on over 1100 scenic acres of varied terrain along the Montreal River in Ironwood Michigan. Facilities include a heated warming cabin with light concessions, and a full service ski shop, change rooms, indoor restrooms, and a large heated wax area with many wax benches. There is additional room for tables and chairs available for teams or groups to use.

  • Nine-Mile County Forest is located just minutes from Wausau. The 29.6km trai lsystem is double tracked with an 8' wide skating lane; Trails are generally one-way. The heated ski chalet offers a changing area, ski and snowshoe equipment rentals, restrooms, and a spacious warming area with a wood stove. Trail difficulty ranges from beginner to difficult making this trail system attractive to all skiing abilities. There are also 3.7 miles (6km) of groomed snowshoe trails throughout the forest.One of the top trails in NE Wisconsin.

  • Standing Rocks: approximately seven miles east of Stevens Point features approximately 15km of trails. About 75% of the trails are rated as intermediate or expert trails because of the many hills and distances.Trails are groomed for both diagonal stride and skate skiing. A heated ski lodge with snacks is open on the weekends.

  • Iola Nordic Center features 20km of cross country trails and a modern chalet with a fireplace. There are limited food and snacks available.

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 snowshoe.

  • 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 paul_matteoni@hotmail.com