Winter Trails Day at Notchview on Jan 12th
| Hours: | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Ice & Snow Fun |
First-time skiers and snowshoers will receive a free trail pass for the day. Snowshoes will be available for free to try out for up to two hours. Free cross-country ski lessons will be offered for beginner and intermediate skiers at 10:30 AM and again at 1:30 PM. At 11:00 Berkshire Outfitters will conduct a ski waxing clinic for both skating and diagonal techniques. At 1:30
The Trustees volunteers will lead a one-hour “Winter Woods” snowshoe hike. There will be music, food, and Nordic videos at the Budd Visitor Center.
New this year is a Nordic orienteering game. People can ski along Notchview’s scenic trails, following a map to reach marked locations. Each location has a unique punch code to record on a card. Prizes will be awarded based on the number of locations recorded.
“Winter Trails Day is a great opportunity for someone thinking about trying cross-country skiing or snowshoeing to jump in,” according to Jim Caffrey, the superintendent of Notchview Reservation. “For people susceptible to the winter blues, enjoying the winter landscape with outdoor exercise is a great way to pick up your spirits. The lessons will cover everything from the basics: how to dress; how to get your skis on and off and how to get up after falling; to more advanced topics like proper form and balance. Plenty of people will be on hand to provide advice and support.”
Winter Trails Day is a national initiative to showcase the health benefits of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. These low-impact aerobic activities incorporate strength and endurance training, and can help people stay active and healthy throughout the winter months when other sports are impossible to pursue. These sports are especially relevant today as obesity rates in the U.S. increase.
People wishing to participate should wear sturdy, waterproof winter boots. Snowshoe bindings are designed to strap on over regular boots. Rental skis are available in advance from Berkshire Outfitters in Adams, MA, 413 743-5900, or from your local ski shop. People should dress in layers with a windproof shell or parka as the top layer. A winter hat is also recommended. People should bring their own lunches or stop by one of the area groceries or general stores. For more information contact Notchview at www.notchview.org or 413-684-0148.
Notchview’s 3,108 acres offer 40km of trails (27km groomed), of mostly single-track trails for classical skiing. Skate skiing is available on 10 km of groomed trail, and 2km of trail are available for dog owners and multi-use. Snowshoe rentals are available for non-skiers, who can trek alongside the groomed tracks. Admission is free weekdays and $5 on weekends for members of The Trustees of Reservations and is $10 per day for non-members.
Ski conditions are available at www.xcski.org, www.xcskimass.com and by calling 413-684-0148. Notchview is open from sunrise to sunset
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First-time skiers and snowshoers will receive a free trail pass for the day. All others - Members: Adult: $5, Child: $1.50 (Ages 6-12), Nonmembers: Adult: $10, Child: $3 (Ages 6-12)
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Route 9, Windsor, MA, 01270 map
Phone: 413-684-0148
Mass Pike West to the Berkshires. Route 91 North. Take Route 9 West for approximately 25 miles, until you see the entrance and parking (100 cars) on the left. Parking area regularly plowed in winter for cross-country skiers and snowshoers. (If you get to Windsor Center, you've gone too far. Go back down Route 9 about 1 mile to the entrance.)
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