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Nordic Skiing – Grand Mesa

We will ski the trails maintained by the Grand Mesa Nordic Council. Trail passes required at participants' expense. Overnight lodging at the Grand Mesa Lodge to be arranged by participants. Leader will suggest ski trail meeting times for W, Th & Fri. We will ski in groups organized by interest and ability. Participants include experienced skiers and trip leaders who will share group ski responsibilities. See https://gmnc.org/ for trail & fee info.

Contacts

Jan Dudley
Jan Dudley
Primary Leader
  • Wed, Jan 4, 2023 — Fri, Jan 6, 2023
  • Gore Range
  • Nordic Skiing
  • Adults
  • Moderate, Easy
  • Moderate
  • High Point Elevation: 10,500 ft

Tentative meet at 1 PM on Wed January 4 at the County Line trailhead ready to ski. Gear: classic or backcountry touring skis  

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Grand Mesa Nordic Council supports three areas of trails. We will begin on the groomed County Line trails which will be suitable for classic or backcountry-touring skis. Snowshoes are an alternate here. On Day 2, we may split into groups that want to ski the groomed classic and skate ski trails at Skyway and County Line, or the backcountry trails at the Ward TH. We will meet for pot luck apres ski on the first day to discuss the following days' activities. 

Please review and print as desired the GMNC trail information at https://gmnc.org/trails/skitrails/. The website has some video and photo resources, as well as the trail etiquette and rules. https://gmnc.org/trails/rules/

For non-members, GMNC requests a reasonable day-use donation of $10/day, which may be paid online in advance or at the TH. See link for membership and day-use donation information. https://gmnc.org/trails/trail-use-donation/

Route/Place

Grand Mesa

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Ski gear: backcountry ski-touring skis, waxless or waxable, metal-edged; OR classic or skate skis for groomed trails. If using waxable skis, have knowledge & wax for the required wax for conditions. Snowshoes may be an alternate to skis. Consult with Leader on the gear you plan to bring. 

For each ski-outing, be prepared for weather and changing conditions; Ten Essentials. Overnight meals and gear will be communicated with participants.

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