Hello fellow OBCer x-c skiers: Classic skiing last Sunday was pretty pathetic, but it didn't dissuade 12 soles from making a brave departure from the overflow parking lot #9. We had one lone skate skier who took it upon himself to skate back and forth several times giving the whereabouts of some wayward skiers in the group. As well, we had one participant with "waxless boots" who did the hiking thing instead. Well, different wax for different tracks, and many quickly learned that klister was not the wax of the day! The conditions were just too variable to get it right and several turned back early due to constant clumping up/scraping of skis making it frustrating, slow & tiring. One even broke a ski pole in his effort to wack off the clumps of snow under his ski.
Details for Sunday, January 20, 2002 (With all the fresh snow, conditions are vastly improved & waxing is much .) Meet PL#12 (Old Chelsea village, follow Meech Lake Rd. along the lake. P.L. on left a few kms along) Time 10 AM Suggested route Up trail #40, right on #24 to Ridge Rd. Right on Ridge to Mckinstry hut. There is the option of going further to the fire tower which is an extra 6 km approx. round trip. Reverse route for return trip with the option of continuing further south along Ridge and turning at the water tank to come down trail #24, right #40 and return to parking lot. * Bring map, liquids, snack/lunch, wax stuff. Because we have such a varied group when it comes to skiing (we are of the recreational sort), we may not all stay together, some turning back earlier, others going further, so a MAP becomes an important item to carry esp. if you aren't familiar with the network of trails. * Wear suitable clothing. Carry a fanny/back pack for extra clothing, food, drink and waxes. A change of clothes for after is wise. See you there! Social after hike in Old Chelsea. Barbara Wilson, organizer ------ To unsubscribe, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Club Office: [EMAIL PROTECTED], (613) 230-1064 Web/mailing list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb Newsletter: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cyberus.ca/~obcweb/Newsletter ==^================================================================ This email was sent to: [email protected] EASY UNSUBSCRIBE click here: http://topica.com/u/?aVxiDo.a2i8p1 Or send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] T O P I C A -- Register now to manage your mail! http://www.topica.com/partner/tag02/register ==^================================================================
