Congrats to "The Brians" of Lake Metroparks for running a really fun Winter Biathlon on Saturday. Thanks to all the volunteers and crew. A good time was had by all. And, it wasn't 18° Below Zero at the start!
Also congrats to Hilltopper Chad Kozan and Craig "Cover Boy" Hannibal for their pictures in the Plain Dealer today as part of Zach Lewis' article about the Winter Biathlon.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Wilderness Lodge - Feb 21
We were at the Wilderness Lodge trails over the weekend. Sat evening did the Peak trail. Yesterday skied a bunch of miles coming in from the Peek N Peak side and then all around the PA side
Today, skied in from Peek N Peak and had to break trail all the way up to A Frame and back - thanks Jim for taking point on all the new snow. The area had 10 to 12 inches of dry powder last night and it was great to play in. Kids struggled with skate skis but the parents were able to classic in the new snow. Took 90 min to get to the road after climbing ! Hill. Coming back was soooo much faster.
Wilderness has a great base - got to be 24 inches in most places and with teh new snow it would be great all week.
Cheers - Phill W
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Holden - Saturday
Went out for the first time to Holden and skied the trails. Would have cost $6 to get in but our membership to the Botanical Gardens on University Circle www.cbgarden.org got us in. The trails are groomed for classical, a little narrow for skate.
We started on the Blue loop and then took off in to the wood on the Red Trail, a little narrow going through the woods but there was a track we could use. Back up to the Blue Loop and around Corning Lake. Across the road and the tracks were wind blown and covered so we went on the Orange Loop and into Bole Woods, not packed but well travelled so the 1/2 mile trip around the woods was fun, deep deep snow. Back to the Nature Center after searching for a hat lost on the trail - no luck - for a cup of coffee and to warm up.
Looking for somewhere different to ski - try Holden - we thought it was worth it. Phill and Cindy
We started on the Blue loop and then took off in to the wood on the Red Trail, a little narrow going through the woods but there was a track we could use. Back up to the Blue Loop and around Corning Lake. Across the road and the tracks were wind blown and covered so we went on the Orange Loop and into Bole Woods, not packed but well travelled so the 1/2 mile trip around the woods was fun, deep deep snow. Back to the Nature Center after searching for a hat lost on the trail - no luck - for a cup of coffee and to warm up.
Looking for somewhere different to ski - try Holden - we thought it was worth it. Phill and Cindy
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Great White Ski Chase next Sunday
The Chase is at Springvale Golf course in North Olmsted, near Great Northern Mall. It is a fun enduro event, where you ski a 1 mile loop as many times as you can in one hour. You may ski solo, or team up and tag off relay-style, skiing as many or as few laps as you want before passing off. It's a fun, family event. Last year there were about 40 skiers, and everyone won something. The clubhouse is open, serving hot food, and beverages. Chase starts at 1PM. I'll see you there!
By the way, Big Met was rolled for skating this week using an ATV, and is pretty good, although a bit windblown after today. -MF
By the way, Big Met was rolled for skating this week using an ATV, and is pretty good, although a bit windblown after today. -MF
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Big Met groomer broken
The new sled has been sent out for repairs, that's why the grooming has been neglected. It will be back online soon, and grooming will continue. Actually, the classic lanes have been Ok and the skate lane has been skied on a bit to re-establish it on the fresh snow over the frozen crust: it's do-able! -MF
Monday, February 7, 2011
Wilderness Lodge excellent, Lake Erie JR. Races this weekend -Help needed!
Skied Wilderness Lodge in PA this weekend for the first time in many years, and it was terrific. New snow groomed to perfection. Winter AutoBahn.
This weekend is the Lake Erie Jr. Championships being hosted by the Hilltoppers and Lake Farmpark of the Lake Metroparks. There is a Classic race Saturday am; and a Skate race Sunday am. Volunteers are still needed for this Jr. Olympic qualifier. Contact Tom Cook to help.
This weekend is the Lake Erie Jr. Championships being hosted by the Hilltoppers and Lake Farmpark of the Lake Metroparks. There is a Classic race Saturday am; and a Skate race Sunday am. Volunteers are still needed for this Jr. Olympic qualifier. Contact Tom Cook to help.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Icy, crusty, skiing
Big Met was groomed before the freeze and is now rock hard. It's very tough skiing for skaters because they groomed an extra stride track right down the center before the freeze-up. I suggest classic skiing only there until they are able to Ginsu the ice a bit, and re-set a track to the side, where it belongs. The track is so fast, it's almost not even a workout. I know, I'm getting picky now...A BIG CONGRATS to Coach Tom who took some Hilltoppers to B.C. Canada for the International Children's Winter Games and had a lot of success. See the YouTube video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLqKQ6bLcvE -MF
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