December 27, 2009 - January 1, 2010
New Year’s Glide
Marquette, MI
Trip Leaders: Nancy Morehead & Phil Tuchinsky
Description: Glide into the New Year. Enjoy a WSTC tradition and celebrate New Year's Eve in Marquette. The New Year's Glide offers the comforts of the Ramada Inn, a variety of trails at nearby Blueberry Ridge, and a wonderful skiing alternative at Valley Spur (near Munising) or the freedom to discover the snow-dusted pine tree lined trails of Anderson Lakes. Click here for article about the 2005 trip.
Lodging: Ramada Inn (5 non-smoking rooms’ w/dbl. beds)
Cost: $207.00* per person, dbl. occupancy. Cost includes 5 nights lodging, use of indoor pool, hot tub, sauna, cable TV & free HBO. Food & trail fees not included.
Trip Cancellation Date*: December 15
Number of Participants: 10

January 8-10, 2010
Ralph A. MacMullan Conference Center
Roscommon, Michigan
Trip Leader: Maury Kroopnick
Description: Traditionally known as the DNR trip, this trip is an old WSTC favorite. A short drive (175 miles) takes us to Michigan’s Roscommon/Grayling Snow Belt. Besides man-tracked trails right outside the DNR lodging, other near-by possibilities are Hanson Hills, Mason Tract, Hartwick Pines and Cross Country Ski Headquarters. These trails provide scenic routes through the countryside, running by rivers and through forests or farm country. Check out the MacMullan Conference Center website for a description of this gorgeous facility in the woods. This trip will go regardless of snow conditions as there is hiking and touring to enjoy if there is no snow.
Lodging: The MacMullan Conference Center provides two-person rooms in lodges with community bathrooms.
Cost: $135.00* per person. Price includes 2 nights lodging, two full breakfasts, Saturday evening dinner, coffee, tea & hot chocolate in the lodge lounge. Lunches and trail fees extra.
Number of Participants: 10
Trip Cancellation Date*: Dec 22

January 15 - 18, 2010 (Martin Luther King Holiday Weekend)
Hiawatha Sportsmans Club
Engadine, MI (UP) The Club is located ~50 miles west of St. Ignace on US 2.
Trip Leaders: Al Vollmer & Meredith Witte
Description: Enjoy comfort and camaraderie in 3 cabins on Millecoquin’s Lake. Ski groomed trails nearby, including Canada Lakes Pathway, Northern Hardwoods, Tahquamenon Falls, Sand Dunes, or drive to Valley Spur (75 miles). Enjoy skiing on the clubs’ 40,000 acres of land and water. There are many miles of trails within the club’s property. All ski abilities are welcome and would enjoy this trip. Cooking facilities in cabins, and No Black Flies!
Cost: $50 per person /2 nights or $75 per person / 3 nights
Trip Cancellation Date*: January 1
Number of Participants: 10

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February 19 – 21, 2010
Aspen Grove XC Center
East Jordan, MI
Trip Leader: Carole Hann, 734-483-0448
Description: Aspen Grove XC Center offers a variety of terrain from flat and rolling fields to upland deciduous hardwoods along with conifer forests. Currently there are 15 to 20 km of trails offering Nordic, skating and snowshoe trails. Rentals of ski and snow shoe gear are available along with lessons or guided eco-tours. This trip also offers a unique opportunity for a safe, guided, incredibly memorable winter raft trip down the Jordan River . East Jordan is near other desirable XC ski areas which will make this weekend memorable.
Lodging: The Jordan Inn offers bed & breakfast-style accommodations with a dining room and full-service bar.
Cost: $145 per person based on shared or private bath, single or double occupancy. Cost includes full breakfast. Trail fees, lunch, dinner or other excursions are not included in cost.
Trip Cancellation Date*: January 12
Number of Participants: 13

February 26 - 28, 2010
Grayling Getaway
In the great Michigan snow belt of Grayling, MI
Trip Leader: Kathleen Donahoe
Description: Stay at the lovely and quaint Pointe North of Grayling just 190 miles north of Ann Arbor, close enough to enjoy a good ski on the way up on Friday. The Lone Pine Inn is within walking distance for breakfast with good service and coffee. Plans are to ski at Hanson Hills on Saturday. Sunday's ski will be determined by the group or on your own. The Mason Tract, Hartwick Pines and Cross Country Ski Headquarters are all nearby. We'll enjoy dinner together in town on Saturday after hors d'oeuvres (chips, soft drinks, etc) at the hotel. Feel free to bring your own beer or wine.
Cost: $85 per person- based on double occupancy (2 double beds per room). Price includes 2 nights’ lodging and snacks. Trail fees and meals are extra.
Trip Cancellation Date*: January 12
Number of Participants: 15

*Trip Cancellation Date: Latest date on which a trip participant may cancel his/her trip reservation with the Trip Leader and be guaranteed full refund of trip price paid, less $5.00 cancellation fee. See complete refund policy on WSTC’s Trip Waiver Form.
No refunds after cancellation date unless the reservation is taken by someone else or a refund is given by the hotel or inn.

Trip prices are in U.S. dollars and priced on a per person basis and on room occupancy as noted. Lodging is non-smoking, unless noted otherwise. Trip Leader may facilitate room-sharing and car-pooling upon request. Trip payment must be submitted in check payable to “WSTC”.

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You must be a member of WSTC or MDSC affiliated club to sign-up for a WSTC trip. WSTC membership fee: $15 single; $30 family.

Carpooling is available on all trips--be sure to indicate carpooling preference on trip sign-up form