Cross Country Skiing

[DebW]

I skied Windblown today for 6 hours. Nice conditions though bits of grass showing through in a few places. Tomorrow I'll be skiing at Great Brook Farm for the afternoon.

[jessmarimba]

Any of you Colorado folks (or anyone who'll be visiting CO) interested in a TE cross-country ski gathering/teach Jesse to CC ski day some weekend?

[solobiker]

Sure thing!! I was able to get out of work early on Friday and skied for a few hours at Eldora's nordic center and yesterday I went with DH to do some touring up near Ward. Very fun. I am bummed the weekend is almost over. What type of skiing are you thinking?? Skate or Traditional? Or would you be more interested in backcountry touring? Hmmmm..so many options

[bluebug32]

Today's skiing adventure consisted of 2 hours of trails along the ice-jammed Hudson River in Mills-Norrie State Park.

[jessmarimba]

I'm not sure. But I've known how to ice skate since I learned to walk - would skate skiing be easier then?

Anyone free at the end of the month - Jan 29 or 30?

[Crankin]

I went to Windblown for the morning. I skied with a friend for a couple of hours, about 11K. The conditions were pretty good, although the downhills were a bit slick. Not the worst I've seen, though. I still feel a little slow/weak on the flats, but I know it's just what happens to me after I have been sick. It was a gorgeous sunny day, about 11 degrees when we started and 18 when we left. Of course, after 5 minutes, I am sweating like a pig. The neck gaiter came off quite quickly. Although it was crowded because of the holiday, I didn't feel like the trails were crowded. So, I had Brant drop me off at another friend's house, as we had plans to have coffee when I got back. When I went to get my stuff out of the car, and transfer it to my friend's car, as she would be driving me home later, I didn't have my boots! . I called Windblown and they had them. So, I guess I am going skiing on Wednesday, as it seems silly to drive up there and get them without skiing. It's supposed to snow a little tomorrow and then turn to rain here, but up there, it should stay as snow.
I guess I was tired when I left, because I never do stuff like that.

[solobiker]

I am free at the end of the month as it stands now. I was supposed to go on a hut trip but can't for a few reasons. I have a season pass for Eldora which is a pretty cool place to ski, lots of trails. They do offer lessons up there too if you are interested. I would be more then happy to help you out too. Skate skiing is not my strong style...but I can still do it. You will be amazed at the people skiing there. Being so close to Boulder I am sure there are quite a few pros up there.

As for the trails...they are not flat by any means. I have heard that lots of people come down from Summit County to train at Eldora because of the hills. They have slightly more Traditional then Skate trails.

I am going to see if I can work a half day again soon to go up and play around. Let me know your thoughts. I think we live kind of near each other but can always meet up at Eldora.