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Seattle MAC - Cross-Country Ski Day Trip

Youth activity: Mountaineers Adventure Club

Seattle MAC - Cross-Country Ski Day Trip - Amabilis Mountain

[Intermediate] Cross country ski day trip for intermediate skiers, who have 1 season or more prior experience Nordic skiing. This trip has prerequisites, see leader's notes for details.

Contacts

Lisa Newcomb
Lisa Newcomb
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • N4 Nordic Advanced Ski, M1 Intremediate Ski, Strenuous
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,100 ft
  • 4 (9 capacity)
  • FULL (2 capacity)
  • 1 (1 capacity)
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy

Plan on an 8 AM meetup at Cabin Creek Sno-Park (I-90, exit 63). 

Contact Lisa Newcomb with questions: lfnewcomb@gmail.com

 Link to the Trip Sheet

REGISTRATION/SIGNUP INFO:

Intermediate are students who have XC skied a few times before and/or on other MAC trips. Trips will be focused on refining technique and having fun. 

Please check with the trip leader if you are unsure which trip to register for.

SKIS:

The Mountaineers has a fleet of XC skis that students may borrow from. Limited availability. First come, first served. 

Reach out to gearlibrary@mountaineers.org to request skis. Including the sizing information below.

When registering for a ski trip, please respond to the leader with the following.

Do you have your own XC skis? If yes, which type?

If no, what is your shoe size & height?

TERRAIN TYPE:

Note: These are the options. Within two weeks of the trip, the type of trip will be indicated here.

Groomed Trails: This is a trip that will go on groomed ski trails which will accommodate both classic and skate style. 

Non-Groomed Trails: This is a trip that will go on ungroomed trails or forest roads which will not accommodate skate skis. Classic skis are required, preferably with metal edges. 

Using leader's permission, answer all the questions and let us know if you have a preference on the type of terrain.

Route/Place

Amabilis Mountain

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

  • Winter layers for cross country skiing. Aerobic activity so you don’t need super heavy layers.
    • Warm, sweat wicking base layer
    • Lightweight, insulative midlayer
    • wind/waterproof outer shell
    • Accessories: Buff/scarf/gloves/beanie/goggles or sunglasses 
  • Cross-country skis (skate or classic) / poles / boots
  • Water/food/snacks
  • Small day pack
  • 10 essentials (including sun protection, headlamp, first aid)
  • Comfy change of clothes for the car ride

Reach out to gearlibrary@mountaineers.org to request skis. Including the sizing information.

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