Michigan Snow Weekend
Winter Sports Complex, Muskegon, MI
February 9-11, 2018
Trip Leaders: Bob Hart and Lisa Forester (ciwcinfo@gmail.com)
Type of Trip: Cross Country Ski with options for Snowshoe or Ice Skating
Cost: $234
Cancellation Date and full payment: January 15, 2018
Adults/Members Only
Maximum number: 8
Minimum number: 7
Wilderness Level: 2 (Some parts of the complex may be hard to reach by EMS)
Difficulty: Cold Winter Conditions / Trails, easy to moderate
The complex (within a Michigan State Park) contains a variety of trails from easy to advanced and supports both skate and classical style skiing. Each separate activity (XC ski, ice skate and snowshoe) requires a day pass ($10 each) and daily equipment rental is available ($8 each). These fees are the individual’s responsibility and it is permissible to bring your own equipment. There is a nice lodge that serves as a warming area with a concession stand and is available for snacks or a simple lunch.
We’ll probably opt to leave the complex for supper in town (nearby) and return for night skiing which is available up until 9:45 PM. After a second night in the hotel and breakfast we’ll head back home on Sunday with a likely lunch stop on the way.
The complex is suited for beginner, intermediate and advanced skiing. The beginner trails are on gentle terrain and are packed and groomed. There are 5 different trails with distances from 2K to 5K. Three (3) of the trails allow night skiing and are lighted.
Here is a useful link. https://www.rei.com/learn/c/cross-country-skiing
After you register you will be given additional suggestions on what to bring. Questions may be submitted to: ciwcinfo@gmail.com
We’ve chosen the Muskegon area because there is a better chance of having suitable snow there than compared to areas further south and just over the state line. However, if there is a warm period and the snow conditions are unacceptable the trip will be cancelled by CIWC.
The trip price includes travel in the club van, 2 nights in a hotel (2 per room) and admission to the State Park. The participant is responsible for all meals, the snow activity day pass(es) and equipment rental.
