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Benefits
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Skiing When conditions permit local cross country ski trips to various local parks and golf courses are arranged. 2. Ski Trips Weekend ski trips to locations in Michigan and Ontario are planned from December through March. The trips are reasonably priced and offer a variety of skiing including bushwhacking, touring, racing, and family trips. Extended trips from 3-7 days are also offered. A club favorite is the New Year's Trip to Marquette, Michigan. See The Trip Brochure 3. Ski Instruction Come to a meeting to meet people who may be able to help you. Or come on a ski club trip. Talk to the trip leader to find out of there will be someone on the trip who can help you.. |
4. Meetings From early November through March, the ski club has regular educational/social meetings every other Tuesday. The meetings offer presentations on cross country ski techniques, equipment, safety and other ski related activities. See Meeting Dates & Topics on the home page. Refreshments at every meeting. After meetings some members get together at a local eatery. 5. Discounts WSTC members: shop at Bivouac and get a 15% discount! 6. Ski Library The club maintains a library of instructional videos and books. |
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Potlucks, Social Skiers love to eat and the WSTC tradition of eating is demonstrated during the potlucks and picnic. An annual ski prep party and potluck affords an opportunity to get those skis ready for winter and show off your culinary skills. There are refreshments at meetings and time for socializing. There are after-meeting get-togethers at a local pub. 8. Newsletter Our newsletter, MAKING TRACKS, is no longer published as it has been replaced by this website. The website is kept up to date throughout the season so check back from time to time for changes. Information on favorite ski trips and local places to ski cross country are here on our website. Please send any x-country ski-related articles and photos. To see some of the old print newsletters click here |