Avid skiers of the Northwest Nordic Ski Club like to take every opportunity to get out in the snow.  Many members will go up to places like Kettle Moraine for just a day trip.  This page will try to post those trips if possible.  If you are planning a quick 1 day trip somewhere, send an email (ibagoalie@comcast.net) or call the Webmaster (Meg @ 630-540-1704) to get it on the web site.   Please include the day, brief description and contact phone)

Day trips:

Plan to begin skiing at 10:00 A.M.  
All locations subject to change pending snow conditions!  Check your e-mail or contact Paula 847-394-4920 or Don 847-358-8814.

Sun., Dec. 27        Mc Miller Ski Area, So. Kettle area, WI

Sat.,  Jan. 9          Arrowhead Golf Course/Herrick Lake Forest Preserve, Wheaton, IL   
                             (Ideal for beginners and more advanced skiers.  Rental equipment available.)

Sun.  Jan. 17         Nordic Trails, So. Kettle area, WI

Sat.,  Jan. 23         Waterfall Glen, near Darien, IL

Sat.,  Jan. 30         Lapham Peak, Delafield, WI

Sun.  Jan. 31         Scuppernong Ski Trails, So. Kettle area, WI

Sat.,  Feb. 6           Mc Miller Ski Area, So. Kettle area, WI    

Sun., Feb. 14         Glacial Park, Ringwood, IL

Sat.,  Feb. 20         Nordic Ski Trails, So. Kettle area, WI

Sun., Feb. 28         Moraine Hills State Park, Mc Henry, IL

Races and tours:
More details will follow as they become available.

Jan. 30        

Noquemanon Ski Marathon, Marquette, MI  (50 km); www.noquemanon.com

Feb. 13        

VASA Ski Race, Traverse City, MI (12, 27, or 50 km).; www.vasa.org

Feb. 27        

American Birkebeiner Ski Race, Cable, WI (23 or 51 km); www.birkie.com

March 7        

Wabos Loppet Ski Tour, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., Canada  (27 km); scenic, fun, and not a race; begins with a train ride to Wabos,ski back to Stokely Creek with two refreshment stops; entertainment and BBQ at the end. www.stokelycreek.com contact Scott Schaedel, schas@ameritech.net