Category: Skiing

Cross country skiing

Almost Game Time…on Skis!

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Events, Skiing

Saturday morning at 10:00 AM the Hardwick Trails folks are hosting multi-generational games for the community – on skis! This is a wonderful way to have fun together, while honing your nordic skiing skills. If you need an equipment loan for this activity, head to the cabin behind Hazen by 9:45 to be fully outfitted. We have skis, boots and poles for the littlest of you (really!) up to tall adult sizes. 

The first five people who arrive at the cabin for this event will be treated to their choice of a colorful Skida neck warmer! All participants are invited to the cabin at the end of their gaming adventure to enjoy hot cocoa and freshly made chocolate chip cookies. 

Of course, if you are part of our “Loan and Lesson” offering that runs from 9:15-10:00 you are more than welcome to top that experience off by joining in the fun. Three instructors are looking forward to sharing their love of nordic skiing with you!

Hope to see you there!

Winter Nordic ski program begins!!

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Events, Skiing

The Hardwick Trails winter nordic ski program team are gearing up for our season. Once again, we will groom our beautiful network of trails on a regular basis, loan our equipment and host Saturday morning ski lessons. We are thrilled with the early start to our ski season – the earliest we have ever been able to offer groomed trails in fact! 

On Saturday, December 20 from 9:00-10:30 we will be offering cross-country ski equipment two week loans to those who would like to take advantage of our early season. Area residents will be able to sign out skis, boots and poles for the school break, returning them by Friday, January 2. 

The “Loan and Lesson” program will officially launch on January 10, and run each Saturday (weather dependent) through February 14. This year, introductory lessons will be offered from 9:00-10:00 and are geared for all ages.  We will be adding ski skill development options for the 10:00-11:00 Saturday morning time slot, which will include honing your skills by playing some very engaging (and challenging) games or heading out on the forest trails. Stay tuned for more information.

If you would like to take advantage of the Saturday, December 20 vacation loan option, please email us so that we can appropriately staff the cabin to accommodate the demand.

Hardwick Trails Ski Program

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Events, Skiing

Lessons canceled Saturday, Jan. 25!!

Cabin open from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Saturday , Jan. 25 for ski loans.

The Hardwick Trails Loan and Lesson program is in full swing once again, running from January 11 through February 15. Every Saturday morning at 9:00 (weather and trails condition dependent) the log cabin behind Hazen Union School will be staffed with volunteers who will fit you with the right size skis, poles and boots, and send you out to either take a beginner classic ski lesson, take a tour of the trails with a volunteer guide, or simply head out on your own (or with family or friends) for a beautiful ski on our groomed trails. There will also be plenty of snowshoes on hand for those who would prefer a bit slower tour of the forest. 

Return to the cabin by 11:00 to check the equipment back in and have a cup of cocoa. Alternatively, you can extend your ski or snowshoe loan through the weekend so as to enjoy some additional time along the trails.

 

 In case of extreme cold, or poor snow conditions we may elect to cancel a Saturday session. For any question regarding the weather or trail conditions, please check Facebook’s “Hardwick Trails” before heading to the cabin.

The Hardwick Trails Loan and Lesson program is in full swing once again, running from January 11 through February 15. Every Saturday morning at 9:00 (weather and trails condition dependent) the log cabin behind Hazen Union School will be staffed with volunteers who will fit you with the right size skis, poles and boots, and send you out to either take a beginner classic ski lesson, take a tour of the trails with a volunteer guide, or simply head out on your own (or with family or friends) for a beautiful ski on our groomed trails. There will also be plenty of snowshoes on hand for those who would prefer a bit slower tour of the forest. 

Return to the cabin by 11:00 to check the equipment back in and have a cup of cocoa. Alternatively, you can extend your ski or snowshoe loan through the weekend so as to enjoy some additional time along the trails.

 

 In case of extreme cold, or poor snow conditions we may elect to cancel a Saturday session. For any question regarding the weather or trail conditions, please check Facebook’s “Hardwick Trails” before heading to the cabin.

The Hardwick Trails Loan and Lesson program is in full swing once again, running from January 11 through February 15. Every Saturday morning at 9:00 (weather and trails condition dependent) the log cabin behind Hazen Union School will be staffed with volunteers who will fit you with the right size skis, poles and boots, and send you out to either take a beginner classic ski lesson, take a tour of the trails with a volunteer guide, or simply head out on your own (or with family or friends) for a beautiful ski on our groomed trails. There will also be plenty of snowshoes on hand for those who would prefer a bit slower tour of the forest. 

Return to the cabin by 11:00 to check the equipment back in and have a cup of cocoa. Alternatively, you can extend your ski or snowshoe loan through the weekend so as to enjoy some additional time along the trails.

 In case of extreme cold, or poor snow conditions we may elect to cancel a Saturday session. For any question regarding the weather or trail conditions, please check Facebook’s “Hardwick Trails” before heading to the cabin.