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   Jackson, New Hampshire

The #1 Cross-Country Ski Area in the

Eastern United States!

Events -- Winter 2008 & 2009

 

Events Listing by the day  Race Volunteer Application

 

There is a long tradition of recreational events and ski competition in Jackson beginning with the mountain races of the mid 1930's organized by the Jackson Ski and Outing Club and extending into the 21st century.    Competitions include regular citizen's, high school, and college races, the Eastern Citizen's Championships (1980), the 1st U.S. Masters National Championships (1982), the NCAA National Championships (1984, 1995 and 2007), the Jackson International Relays (1985), the U.S. Ski Team Tryouts (1986), the Jackson International (1987), the World Nordic Championships for the Disabled (1990), the Jackson 2000  (U.S.S.A.'s Junior Olympics), the 2002 NENSA Masters' Championships, UNH College Carnivals, and this year the 4th Annual White Mtn Classic and the 2008 NENSA J2 Championships

All Events are held at the Jackson Ski Touring Center unless otherwise noted.

Look for these ongoing events :

Specified Evenings 6:00 p.m. JSTF CLUB POT LUCK DINNERS. Nov 8, Dec 13, Jan 17, Feb 14 and Mar 14.  Wonderfully social evenings with fellow club members. Slide shows, clinics and demonstrations given by wise and adventurous skiers. Drawings and door prizes. Rule of thumb -- bring enough food for 6-8 people and to reduce the waste stream, a place setting for each member of your party.  Contact Denise at 1-800-927-6697 or 383-9355 for more info.

Every Monday 9:30 a.m. WAXING DEMONSTRATIONS. A Monday morning tradition. Get the latest info from getting started to race fine-tuning. This waxing demonstration will make it all clear. All welcome. Free. Featuring Swix wax products.  Skill level:  Beginner to Expert

Tuesdays and Fridays  Jan 6 - March 13 10:30 a.m.  - Easy Sliders is a gentle introduction to cross country skiing and winter fitness for people who want to exercise but don’t quite know how to begin.  Open to absolute beginners on Tuesdays and Fridays starting in January. Each one hour instruction and gentle practice session starts at 10:30 followed by refreshments by the fire in the base lodge. Rate is $10 for each session including rentals (for the session period only).  This program will introduce new skiers to basic XC technique and give participants  the chance to experience the fun and fitness benefit of our snow sport.  A whole world of winter trails is out there waiting for you, Easy Sliders is the way to start.

Tuesday Trekkers - Jan 6 - Mar 24 – 1 p.m. like Friday Gliders but for snowshoers.  A social trek to explore the forest followed by refreshments by the fireplace.  Experience many wondrous winter things along the way.   $18 per person includes a day pass ($10 for annual members) or annual members may sign up for the season for only $45.  Questions about programs? Just call the office for info.  1 800 927 6697 or local 383-9355.  Skill Level - beginner to expert.

Fridays Jan 2 - March 27 - 1 p.m.  Friday Gliders Classic Social Ski with Ski School Director Marianne Borowski and a host of other skiers.  Very fun and social with instructional tips along the way.  Includes après ski stretching and refreshments.  $22 per person includes day pass or $10 for annual members.  Or annual members may sign up for Friday Gliders for the season for only $55.  Skill level - experienced beginner to expert.

Saturdays 10 a.m. to Noon -  the very popular Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour -- Our guide leads a group on a snowshoe outing and gives snowshoe technique tips along the way. It’s the perfect way to introduce yourself to snowshoeing and the winter woods.  Fee $10/$8 for annual members. Rental snowshoes are available in the Touring Center.  Skill Level:  First-timers to expert.

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Winter 2009

 

Check out the other events in the area in addition to our calendar:

Other Events in the Mount Washington Valley

Other Events in Jackson Area

 

Posted 7/9/08 subject to change

 

Events at the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation:

 

Oct 24 -  25 Special Training Clinic with Ian and Antje Harvey.  More info soon.

Nov 1 - Volunteer Trail Day 8:30 a.m. Meet at Ski Touring Center. Help get the trails ready for snow.  Call 1-800-927-6697 or 603-383-9355 if you plan to help.

Nov 8 - Ski Swap and Sale at the Jackson Ski Touring Foundation - 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Nov 8 - Jackson Ski Touring Club Potluck Dinner 6:00 p.m. 

Nov 30 - PRE-SEASON DEADLINE FOR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT -  Membership application

Dec 1 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m.  Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Dec 8 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m.  Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Dec 13 - The Nordic Skier Sports -- Open House at the Touring Center 10 - 4  Refreshments, Prize Drawing and Free Snow seeds

Dec 13 - Special Edition of Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m.  Free

Dec 13 - Enjoy the Downhills - A one-session special clinic to build confidence and skills for skiing hilly terrain.  2 hr clinic 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - $25 pp Pre-registration appreciated but not necessary.  Skill Level: Experienced Beginner to Intermediate

Dec 13 - 20 --  Free Club Member Tune Up Lessons - 1 p.m. daily --  1/2 hr tune up on various classical techniques.  Just show up with your annual membership pass.

Dec 13- JSTF Club Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 p.m. at Touring Center call to confirm food items to bring.  The annual famous Sign Silent Auction...don't miss this one!

Dec 15 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes. 

Dec 22 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes. 

Dec 24 - JSTF Office will be closing at 3:00 p.m.

Dec 25 - JSTF Office will be closed.  Trails will be skiable - Merry Christmas from the staff.

Dec 27 - Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Dec 29 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Jan 2 - Enjoy the Downhills - A one-session special clinic to build confidence and skills for skiing hilly terrain.  2 hr clinic 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - $25 pp  Pre-registration appreciated but not necessary.  Skill Level: Experienced Beginner to Intermediate

Jan 2 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Jan 2 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Jan 3 - Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Jan 5 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Jan 6 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Jan 6 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Jan 9 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Jan 9 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Jan 9 - 11 Eastern Ski Writers Meeting

Jan 10 - Nordic Skier's Demo Day  10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Free -- A chance to try out skis from Atomic, Fischer, Karhu and Salomon; snowshoes by Tubbs; boots by Salomon and Fischer; poles by Swix and test Swix waxes.  Skill Level: Beginner to Expert

Jan 10 - Winter Trails 1 - 3:30 p.m. Snowshoe Tour and Rentals for first-timers.  Free.  Limited supply of snowshoes.  First come, first served.

Jan 10 - Jackson XC has partnered with Northeast Passage to offer Learn To Ski opportunities for individuals with disabilities living in the New England region. This partnership supports a spectrum of cross country skiing opportunities from recreational skiing to athlete development. If you are interested in learning more about this program or becoming involved, please contact Northeast Passage at northeast.passage@unh.edu, www.nepassage.org, or 603-862-0070.

Jan 10 - Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Jan 17 - JSTF Club Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 p.m. at Touring Center - call to confirm food items to bring.

Jan 12 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes. 

Jan 13 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Jan 13 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Jan 16 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Jan 16 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Jan 17 - Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Jan 19 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Jan 20 - Easy Sliders  10:30 a.m.

Jan 20 - Tuesday Trekkers  1 p.m.

Jan 23 - Easy Sliders 10:30 a.m.

Jan 23 - Friday Gliders  1 p.m.

Jan 23 - Special Wax Clinic for WM Classic Race 10:00 a.m.  Learn all about what wax and how to make your skis fast.

Jan 24 - White Mountain Classic -- 30 km Marathon and Tour 

Jan 24 - Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Jan 26 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Jan 27 - Tuesday Trekkers

Jan 27 -  Easy Sliders (see above)

Jan 30 -  Easy Sliders (see above)

Jan 30 - 31 - UNH Winter Carnival

Jan 30 - UNH Winter Carnival Individual Classic Sprint Race 10 a.m. - International Competition Stadium

Jan 30 - College Alumni Events

Jan 30 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Jan 31 - UNH Winter Carnival Mass Start 10 km Freestyle Race 10 a.m. - International Competition Stadium

Jan 31 - College Alumni Events

Jan 31 - Jackson XC has partnered with Northeast Passage to offer Learn To Ski opportunities for individuals with disabilities living in the New England region. This partnership supports a spectrum of cross country skiing opportunities from recreational skiing to athlete development. If you are interested in learning more about this program or becoming involved, please contact Northeast Passage at northeast.passage@unh.edu, www.nepassage.org, or 603-862-0070.

Jan 31- Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Feb 2 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Feb 3 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Feb 3 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Feb 6 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Feb 6 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Feb 7 - Hearts of Jackson Tour

Feb 7 - Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Feb 9 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Feb 10 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Feb 10 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Feb 13 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Feb 13 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Feb 14 - Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Feb 14 - JSTF Club Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 p.m. at Touring Center call to confirm food items to bring. 

Feb 16 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Feb 17 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Feb 17 - - Easy Sliders (see above)

Feb 20 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Feb 20 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Feb 21 -  Snowshoe Instructional Nature Tour  -- 10 a.m.- Noon - $10

Feb 23 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Feb 24 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Feb 24 - - Easy Sliders (see above)

Feb 27 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Feb 27 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Feb 28 - Jackson XC has partnered with Northeast Passage to offer Learn To Ski opportunities for individuals with disabilities living in the New England region. This partnership supports a spectrum of cross country skiing opportunities from recreational skiing to athlete development. If you are interested in learning more about this program or becoming involved, please contact Northeast Passage at northeast.passage@unh.edu, www.nepassage.org, or 603-862-0070.

Mar 3 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Mar 3 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Mar 6 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Mar 6 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Mar 9 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Mar 10 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Mar 10 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Mar 13 - Easy Sliders (see above)

Mar 13 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Mar 14 -- JSTF Club Pot Luck Dinner 6:00 p.m. at Touring Center call to confirm food items to bring.  

Mar 16 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Mar 17 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Mar 20 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Mar 23 - Thom’s Amazing Waxing Demonstration 9:30 a.m. - Free - Featuring Swix waxes.

Mar 24 - Tuesday Trekkers (see above)

Mar 27 - Friday Gliders (see above)

Mar 29 - Current Projected Closing Date

 

 

1-800-927-6697
 

Base Lodge open 7 days a week,
8a.m. - 5:00 p.m.


Jackson Ski Touring Foundation
153 Main St.

PO Box 216

Jackson, NH  03846 

A nonprofit 501(c)3 organization

"Building and preserving the heritage of Nordic skiing"

Celebrating 36 years of providing skiing

 

(603) 383-9355
Lodging Information

1-800-927-6697
Site Updated 07/09/2008

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