The Inside Track - Director's Diary

Nordic Update with Mike Seeger

January 4,5.2009

OUTLOOK: Gorgeous day to ski here at nordic land. Bright sunshine and moderate temps--mid twenties, and light wind finally. Expect some clouds and maybe a flurry for Monday temps mid 30s. Tuesday looks sunny again low 20s.

Trails Update: Snow surfaces are a sugary powder granular mix. Skate skiers have a marvelous platform everywhere. Classic skiers deep, crisp tracks most places. Expect some woody twigs and small branches around the neighborhood.Skiers waxing for grip should plan to use a base binder under hard wax as the snow is abrasive. The Golf Course is open but windblown and thin snow in places. We suggest the Lower Criterion extension rather than Roadside for getting from the Nordic Center to the Golf Course. Reports are that Cascade Brook is skiing quite well...though groomers have been through the trail beyond Jct 29 has thin snow cover and is not safe to ski at present. Lower Snows is also fun with just one or two open drainages. All newly opened trails should be skied cautiously. Check conditions page for details.

DEADLINE IS FRIDAY 1/9 TO SIGN UP FOR THE JUSTIN FREEMAN CLINIC: Justin Freeman (yes there is a relationship--brothers both are olympic skiers), will offer the second in a series of three workshops on January 11, 2009, at 1 PM-230 at the Yurt (Bob's Lookout Trail) Workshop will cover the classic technique and will be free to day ticket or season pass holders. Reservations are required. Call 236-8311 ext 5204 or email mseeger.wv@boothcreek.com to sign up.

SALOMON and ATOMIC DEMO DAY: Sunday January 11, 10-2 or so. Free to ticket holders or season pass members. Test drive before you buy.

DEMO DAY SKI AND BOOT SALE: ALL SKIS AND BOOTS WILL BE 30%OFF on JANUARY 11.Demo day is a great opportunity to test drive and then buy equipment.

NEW LOOKS: Check out the new cubbies for your gear opposite the fire place and also in the wax room. PS New carpet too...

2008-09 NORDIC SEASON PASS.... Ski this year at last year's prices. Yup, the Nordic Season Pass for the 2008-9 season will cost you the same as it did this year. Call us crazy and maybe we are all caught up in the great season we are having but we are going to hold the line. Yeah diesel has gone up etc etc., but we are relying on the fact that you will be back with us in force. Remember that you can pick up your pass at the Season Pass office, not at the Nordic Center.

Applications have been mailed out to all current pass holders.
You can apply by mail for any of the pass categories or on line for the anytime pass only. Sorry, you can no longer apply for the 3dom nordic upgrade on line. You may also telephone either the Season Pass office 603-236-8311 extension 3147 or to Therese 603-236-8311 extension 0, to file your renewal or new pass application.
You will receive a confirmation and liability release form when your payment is processed. Mail or bring the release form to the Season Pass office. If you have a current photo on file your pass can be mailed directly to after payment and the release form has been received by the Pass Office. You may also download the release form and mail it in with your application.
First time or lapsed pass holders may pick up your pass at the Season Pass. See you on the trails.