Welcome to
The
Washtenaw Ski Touring Club
2007-2008
(Our 34th year) |
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Purpose
of the Washtenaw Ski Touring Club
To promote cross country skiing and to share the interest with others interested
in cross country skiing. The Washtenaw Ski Touring Club is an organization
of people with a shared interest in cross country skiing, who appreciate
nature, enjoy the outdoors, want to stay active and healthy throughout the
year, and enjoy the fellowship of others with similar interests. |
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Write
to us at WSTC, P.O. Box 1967, Ann Arbor 48106 or you can e-mail us.
Membership dues: $15.00/person, $30.00/family (click
here for application form) |
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Meeting
Dates & Topics |
| Nov
13 |
Where
to Ski Around Here
Favorite local spots shared by members of Washtenaw Ski Touring
Club
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| Nov
27 |
Climate
Change: Implications for Michigan Cross-Country Skiers
UM
research scientist Natasha Andronova, PhD ( Department of Atmospheric,
Oceanic, and Space Sciences) |
| Dec
11 |
Ski
Trail Emergencies or "I'm pretty tired, it's
getting dark, and I know I shouldn't ski alone, but I think
I'll go around one more time"
Jeannette Stawski, Director Outdoor Adventures,
UM
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| Jan
8 |
Tips
for Healthy Eating Up North
Delicious, prepare-in-advance dishes to share at potluck dinners
after a day of cross-country skiing on club trips.
Susan Bellinson from Whole Foods will
share tips and recipes.
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| Jan
22 |
Secret
Trails for Local Skiers
Noted land use consultant and conservationist Barry Lonik will
share some favorite out of the way paths, little known to even
experienced local cross-country skiers. |
| Feb
12 |
Geology
of Our Favorite Ski Spots and Hiking Trails
by member Al Van Kerckhove
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| Feb
26 |
Hut-to-Hut
Skiing in Norway
Presented by 2002 Olympic Biathlete Hugh Pritchard |
| Mar
11 |
Election
of officers |
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Mar 30
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End-of-Year
Potluck at Independence
Lakes meeting room
Hike Leader: Ellen Weatherbee UM botanist and author
on wild edibles. Most recent book: Guide to Great Lakes
Coastal Plants |
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NOTE
NEW MEETING LOCATION
Meetings
are every other Tuesday, 7:30pm at the
Hathaway's Hideaway
310 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor.
Socializing and trip signups begin at 7:00. Refreshments.
detail
map to Hathaway's Ann Arbor vicinity
map
Hope to see you at the
next meeting!
Snacks
& Refreshments at every meeting.
Bring ski items to swap or sell to any meeting. |
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| Scheduled
Trips and Events |
| Trip
safety |
Trip
Calendar |
Trip
Brochure |
Trip
Sign up Form |
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Officers,
Board, and Club Movers
click here for
terms, Constitution & By-Laws, Guidelines
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President:
Ron Sell
Vice-President:
Dan Cutler
Treasurer: Dan
Sell
Secretary & Newsletter/Web: Ed Steinman
Board members: Eva Forman,
Bill Labedski, Nancy Morehead, Rita Mitchell (chair),
Bill
Simpson
Trip Coordinators: Carol Hohnke, Gwen
Evich, Dan Cutler,
Kathleen Donahoe
Hike Leader: Ron Sell
Hospitality: Eva Forman
MDSC Reprsentative: Claudia Gostine
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| Stokely
Creek News - DNR to reduce trail grooming |
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| WSTC
members: shop at Bivouac
and get a 15% discount! |
please
send your articles, race results, trip stories, restaurant reviews, tips
and photos to the webmaster
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Site
last updated Feb 13, 2008; pages recently updated: X-C
ski info
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