Cross-country Ski - Crystal Springs Dog Sled Trails

XC Ski Skills Practice.  This is an opportunity to focus on skill practice in a supportive environment as a refresher or just for fun!

If you are an experienced XC Skier and would like to help newer skiers practice, feel free to sign up as an assistant leader.

This trip is not suitable as a first-time Nordic skiers, even if you have Alpine ski experience. Nordic Classic no-wax skis are recommended.

Participants should have experience with gentle hills (green and blue trails) including some ability to steer and stop.  Since the emphasis is on skills practice, we may ski some features repeatedly while honing our skills. 

We'll ski groomed trails accessible from Crystal Springs Snopark.  Trails selected will vary depending on conditions and group skills/interest.  We'll start with some drills.  Our emphasis will be on practicing classic cross country ski skills such as diagonal stride, weight transfer, snowplow/wedge position and herringbone.  We'll plan to ski for 2 to 3 hours or until dark.  

Don't forget to dress appropriately for the weather and the pace, and to bring the 10 Essentials.  

SNO-PARK PASS:

You will need to a WA State Sno-park Pass non-motorized day or season permit with special groomed sticker to park at Cabin Creek Sno-park available on-line:

https://epermits.parks.wa.gov/Store/SNO/SnoChoice.aspx

The day-permit is $25 or the season permit with groomed required sticker combo is $120. 

WSDOT Road Conditions & Weather: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/mountainpasses/Snoqualmie

MORE INFORMATION: For broad information on xc sking, see the  Mountaineers XC Ski Resource Guide

Meet at Preston PR at 2pm. (meet time changed to 2pm for March)

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