Cancelled-Winter Snowshoe & Cross Co Ski Outings…

Each trip will be confirmed a few days before, depending on weather and conditions, and be communicated with those registered.

Possible Trails include:

Sibley Lake:  This Nordic trail system is a favorite due to well-groomed trails and a warming hut with two stoves and plenty of firewood.  The trail system has about 15 miles of groomed trails between 7,700 and 8,400 feet in elevation with gentle grades and a couple of hills.  While we normally do an out-and-back that features Sibley Lake views followed by lunch at the hut, those who wish to return on optional loops will extend the challenge.

Cutler Hill:  This ski trail system has about 4 miles of packed trails that are between 8,100 and 8,600 feet in elevation.  The system was developed for people wanting to bring their dogs.  Several loop options are available, including a frozen wetland loop and some more challenging hills that yield views of Black Mountain and the granite outcrops above Sibley Lake.  Word is there’s a new warming hut up there!

Pole Creek Nordic Ski Area:  Located 20 miles west of Buffalo, this system includes 11 miles of groomed trails at 8,200 to 8,400 feet in elevation.  Grooming consists of corduroy for skaters and snowshoers and set tracks for classic-style skiers.  The trails are mostly forested, but also cross open meadows and upland areas with views of the hug country of the Bighorn Divide.

Antelope Butte:  Trails are divided into four loops above 8,400 feet in elevation that provide a variety of skill levels, from flattish, prairie loops to forested ungroomed routes through deep snow.  The trails wind through lodgepole pine forests and break into large open parks offering scenic views.   We may be able to eat our lunch in the newly renovated lodge however, we’ve enjoyed lunch on the trail under sunshine & blue skies in previous years.

Powder Pass: Powder Pass 449 is located at Powder River Pass, 33 miles west of Buffalo on the north side of U.S. Highway 16.  The area includes 2,940 acres of trees, steep valleys, and a few cleared spur roads, with snowmobile trails and back-country options for snow shoeing and skiing.  Parking (difficult to see from the highway) is available behind the highway delineators.

Join Steve Stresky & Lisa Wells in the great out of doors!  Sign up required. Meet in The Hub Lobby by 9:30 am.  We will be back by 4:30 pm unless otherwise communicated. Bring equipment-we have some to reserve-appropriate clothing, water & lunch to enjoy on the trail, plus a mask for carpooling.

Select Thursdays • January 4, 18 & February 1, 8 • $5 voluntary donation • Meet 9:30 am in the Hub Lobby