Retro Ski Fest Sunday, Feb. 2
Join the Keweenaw Nordic Ski Club and Keweenaw Land Trust (KLT) at Churning Rapids for some old time skiing. On the afternoon of Sunday February 2, 2014, between noon and 3 pm skiers will gather at the Triangle, the touch point of Trails #4 & #10 (see trail map) for the Retro Ski Fest, featuring backcountry skiing on Churning Rapids in Hancock.
There will be a fire and chili to warm you and a lavvu will be set up (similar to a teepee). Knickers, wool sweaters, wood skis and bamboo poles are not required but skiers are encouraged to use them if they have them.
Skiing too will be the old way – breaking trail in the woods! Don’t let that discourage you, bring a friend or two – the more the merrier and less trail breaking to do! The backcountry tour will leave at 1:30 and participants will determine the length and difficulty of the tour.
There is no fee but donations are appreciated and will be split evenly between the Keweenaw Cross Country Ski Endowment at the Keweenaw Community Foundation and KLT’s Land Stewardship Fund. A heads-up on numbers would be appreciated so there is enough chili for everyone. Please call Jay at 9o6.487-5411 to let him know the number of skiers in your party or to answer any questions.
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