Nov 4, 2023
Ski Fair
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 Cancels if snow! Just kidding!
Where: PATC Headquarters (118 Park St, SE, Vienna, VA 22180) just off Rt 123.
Description: Sign-up for your ski trips – bring your check book. See pictures of trips, talk with trip leaders, hear “snow” tales of incredible distances traveled in deep white stuff. Swap gear. Eat food (your potluck salad or dessert contribution appreciated), be happy. Fill out your trip applications before the Fair and bring them with you to save time. One application for each trip.
Cost: Free
Nov 17-19, 2023 (Fri-Sun, 2 nights)
Help Chip out preparing White Grass trails for Winter
Lodging:Member's House at Timberline Ski Resort
Description:White Grass will provide lunch for those working Saturday and Sunday. Free lodging at a Timberline house Friday and Saturday nights. Bring work gloves and clothing appropriate for working outdoors, plus tools if you've got them
Leader:Leader—Stacey DiMaria 301-908-7115 or staceydim@gmail.com
Cost:FREE
Jan 5-7, 2024 (Fri-Sun, 2 nights)
Canaan Valley, WV area XC Ski
Cancels if no snow
Lodging:Blackwater Falls State Park Lodge, Davis, WV
Description:Start out the new ski year with fellow Nordic skiers at Whitegrass Cross-Country Ski Area and Blackwater Falls State Park trails. We will have a block of 2 double- bed rooms at the newly renovated Blackwater Falls Lodge in Davis, WV. Participants will make their own reservations and have the option to share a room or reserve a room on their own.
Leader:Steve Jarvis, jarsnv7@msn.com, 703-282-6752.
Cost: $336/single occupant applicant, which includes 2 beds in room (fee covers only lodging). Participants make their own room single occupancy reservation within the STS group block, then may have the option after reservation to share a room (double occupancy) or keep room single occupancy. .
Jan 8-27, 2024 (Window depending on forecast snow conditions)
New Hampshire’s White Mountains
Ski one of the most scenic venues on the East Coast--the White Mountains of N.H. at cross-country ski touring centers such as Jackson (http://www.jacksonxc.org/), Bretton Woods http://mtwashington.com/xcountryski/) and Bear Notch (http://www.xcskinh.com/bear_notch.cfm) in Bartlett, NH. Many backcountry ski and snowshoe trails are in the area, such as near the AMC lodge at Pinkham Notch and the various ski centers. This trip is scheduled as a "guaranteed" snow event. It's patterned on what many skiers in the DC area have done for years regarding Canaan Valley: If there's a solid forecast of great snowfall within a few days, drop everything and get to the location with ski gear before the snow arrives! I scheduled a similar trip to N.H. last January with great success and plenty of fresh snow! Best transportation to N.H. is by car. One day drive each way. Paperwork done early to be lean and ready. Must be PATC members. Participants to arrange own lodging. Call for more info.
This is an Excursion Trip. PATC requires that all participants be members in good standing of PATC and fill out and sign a PATC application and trip waiver in addition to the STS waiver and application.
Lodging:likely White Trellis Motel, North Conway, NH. Skiers will make their own room reservations and travel arrangements.
Description:Ski one of the most scenic venues on the East Coast--the White Mountains of N.H. at cross-country ski touring centers such as ,Jackson, Bretton Woods and Bear Notch in Bartlett, NH. Many backcountry ski and snowshoe trails are in the area, such as near the AMC lodge at Pinkham Notch and the various ski centers. This trip is scheduled as a "guaranteed" snow event. It's patterned on what many skiers in the DC area have done for years regarding Canaan Valley: If there's a solid forecast of great snowfall within a few days, drop everything and get to the location with ski gear before the snow arrives! I scheduled a similar trip to N.H. last January with great success and plenty of fresh snow! Best transportation to N.H. is by car. One day drive each way. Paperwork done early to be lean and ready. Must be PATC members. Participants to arrange own lodging. Call for more info. . Best transportation to N.H. is by car. One day drive each way. Paperwork done early to be lean and ready. Must be PATC members. Participants to arrange own lodging. Call for more info.
Leader:Rob Swennes, 703-405-8232, robertswennes@hotmail.com
Cost:$150 - $475 (estimated cost depending upon accommodations) including lodging, all meals and program costs
Jan 12-14, 2024 (Friday-Sunday, 2 nights)
Laurel Highlands PA Area XC Ski Weekend#1
Cancels if no snow
Lodging:Days Inn on Lewis Dr. Somerset PA
Description:Join fellow Nordic skiers gliding at usual and less traveled favorites in the Highlands of SW PA (e.g., Laurel Mtn, Laurel Ridge, Roaring Run, North Woods, Laurel Hill) with more kms of trails and choices than time available. Still the one with $0 budget-busting trail use fees [one STC @ $15], and walk option to meals from lodging. Chill out at local Somerset Fire and Ice Festival activities.
Leader:Greg Westernik gmwester@gmail.com. 571-575-0695
Cost:$100/applicant, double occupancy that includes 2 beds in room and free continental breakfasts (with option for single occupancy near double the fee).
Jan 19-21, 2024 (Friday to Sunday, 2 nights)
Blackwater Falls, WV Deluxe Cabin
No Cancellation
Lodging:Blackwater Falls Deluxe Cabin.
Description: Deluxe cabins sit on the north side of the park and are all four-bedroom units with two full bathrooms, gas fireplace, full kitchen with dishwasher, laundry machines, flat -screen televisions, WiFi, and cable-TV. Two bedrooms with one queen-sized bed each, and two bedrooms with two twin beds each. Both bathrooms have showers. We will share responsibility for dinners. Ski at White Grass, Blackwater Falls State Park, and Canaan Valley State Park. Enjoy the indoor pool and hot tub at the lodge to soothe those muscles after a long day of skiing.
Leader:Ralph Heimlich, heimlichfamily@comcast.net
Cost:$165 lodging and dinners, double occupancy based on 6 people.
Feb 2-4, 2024 (Friday-Sunday, 2 nights)
Blackwater Falls SP and Whitegrass STC, WV, XC
Cancels if no snow
Lodging:Blackwater Falls SP lodge, WV
Description:Join fellow Nordic skiers glide and recreate among scenic WV favorites like Weiss Knob, Lindy Pt, Blkwtr Canyon, Pendleton Pt and Elakala and Blkwtr River Falls, with more kms of trails and choices than time available. Enjoy extra ambiance of Blackwater Falls SP lodge (e.g., dining room, fireplace, indoor pool and jacuzzi) and nearby downtown Davis WV. Ski right out the door at Lodge to avoid commute to Whitegrass if snow permits.
Leader: Greg Westernik gmwester@gmail.com, 571-575-0695
Cost:$316/single occupant applicant, which includes 2 beds in room (fee covers only lodging). Participants make their own room single occupancy reservation within the STS group block, then may have the option after reservation to share a room (double occupancy) or keep room single occupancy.
Feb 9-11, 2024 (Friday-Sunday, 2 nights)
Laurel Highlands PA Area XC Ski Weekend#2
(cancels if no snow)
Lodging—Days Inn on Lewis Dr. Somerset PA.
Description—Join fellow Nordic skiers gliding at usual and less-traveled favorites in the Highlands of SW PA (e.g., Laurel Mtn, Laurel Ridge, Roaring Run, North Woods, Laurel Hill) with more kms of trails and choices than time available. Still the one with $0 budget busting trail use fees [one STC @ $15], and walk option to meals from lodging.
Leader—Greg Westernik, 571-575-0695,gmwester@gmail.com
Cost—$100/applicant, double occupancy that includes 2 beds in room and free continental breakfasts (with option for single occupancy near double the fee).
Feb 11-16, 2024 (Sunday-Friday, 5 nights)
Lapland Lake, NY Ski Resort, Adirondacks
No Cancellation
This is an Excursion Trip. PATC requires that all participants be members in good standing of PATC and fill out and sign a PATC application and trip waiver in addition to the STS waiver and application.
Lodging:Rental Tupa (house) on resort
Description:Staying on a XC-ski resort with 44 km of groomed ski trails and an hour to Garnet Hill trails, Gore Mountain and Oak Mountain (downhill resorts). House has full kitchen and we will share dinner responsibilities. Best for couples based on the accommodations. Lapland Lakes
Leader:Ralph Heimlich at heimlichfamily@comcast.net
Cost:—$500 per person, double occupancy, lodging and dinners, for 10 people.
Feb 17-19, 2024 (Sat-Mon, 2 nights)
Ski-Dance Weekend
No Cancellation
Lodging: Camp Sequonota Conference Center
Description: Cross-country, snow shoe, or Alpine ski in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania during the day and contra dance at night! Do you have two left feet? Bring both of them because Janine Smith, our fabulous caller, will have you moving to the music of Dave Wiesler and friends. Not sure how to cross country ski - no worries, free ski instruction is provided! Lots of fun!
Leader: Ski Dance or call Bob Mathis at 240-858-9341, talibob@starpower.net or Jody Blatt at jodyblatt@hotmail.com
Cost:$150 - $475 (estimated cost depending upon accommodations) including lodging, all meals and program costs .
Mar 10-17, 2024 (Sun-Sun, 7 nights)
Bend, Oregon Ski Trip (to include Mount Bachelor and Sisters) Trip- Central Oregon, Bend/Mount Bachelor/Sisters
No Cancellation
This is an Excursion Trip. PATC requires that all participants be members in good standing of PATC and fill out and sign a PATC application and trip waiver in addition to the STS waiver and application.
Lodging: Rental house in Bend, Sleeps 10, 4-bedrooms, 4-bathrooms, full kitchen, dining room, living room, deck and patio. 3mi to Bend, 23mi to Sisters, 23mi to Mt Bachelor Nordic Ctr. (BR-1: 4 twin beds (i.e. 2 bunks), BR-2: 1 king, BR-3: 1 king, BR-4: 1 queen).
Description:Skiing with AMPLE snow at Mount Bachelor Nordic Center and from numerous SnoPark trailheads on US Forest Service Trails (e.g. Swampy SnoPark). We could also explore various areas around the town of Sisters or take an Elk Lake snow bus day-trip on the closed Cascade Lakes Highway past Mt Bachelor.
Leader: Ed Johnson, 410-703-4793 (cell), tenofthese@gmail.com
Cost: $325 food and lodging only, NOT including airfare, your share of rental cars, food eaten out, trail pass to Mount Bachelor, and cost of Snow Bus (if desired).
Feb 29-Mar 4, 2023 (Thursday-Monday, 4 nights)
Maine High Peaks Ski and Snowshoe Cabin Trip
No Cancellation
This is an Excursion Trip. PATC requires that all participants be members in good standing of PATC and fill out and sign a PATC application and trip waiver in addition to the STS waiver and application.
Lodging:Cabin
Description:Fly to Portland, ME, and drive rental cars to the Carabassett Valley, then enjoy the captivating series of cross country ski centers, the extensive public groomed trails, and the beauty of this quiet corner of Maine, which is like being in parts of Norway, where the sport started. The four nights allow for three full days on the trails, including the Sugarloaf outdoor Center, the Maine Hut Trail, and the Rangeley Lakes Trail system, plus a number of short snowshoe trails. That late winter date means more daylight time to be on the trails, but there will still be lots of snow on the ground in this high-altitude corner of the state.
Leader:Joseph Bachman 410-446-8501 joseph.bachman@verizon.net
Cost:$550 including rental house and at-house meals.