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Cross country skiing

Winter Nordic ski program begins!!

Posted on December 18, 2025 By Hardwick Trails
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

Posted on January 10, 2025January 24, 2025 By Hardwick Trails
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.

 

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