Nov 12, 2022
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 (https://patcskitouring.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/STS-Ski-Trip-Application-And-Liability-Waiver-Forms.pdf) before the Fair and bring them with you to save time. One application for each trip.
Cost: Free
Dec 27-31, 2022 (Tues-Sat, 4 nights)
Tug Hill NY Plateau area of Upstate New York
Cancels if no snow
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:Comfort Suites in Cicero NY
Description: Join fellow Nordic skiers glide along some favorite ski trails in this lake-effect snow capital (Osceola Tug Hill STC, Winona Forest, Barnes Corner, BRIEA, Highland St Forest) with more kms of trails and choices than time available.. Travel to/from upstate NY most likely will be carpooling in privately owned cars.
Leader:Greg Westernik gmwester@gmail.com. 571-575-0695
Cost:$500/applicant (single occupancy includes 2 beds in room, only lodging and free continental breakfasts) with option for double occupancy
Jan 6-8, 2023 (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 have a block of 2 double bed rooms at the newly renovated Blackwater Falls State Park 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. You’ll need to make your reservation by December 6, 2022, at 304-259-5216, asking for a room in the Jarvis block. Any rooms not reserved by December 6th will be released so it’s better to make a reservation up front to guarantee your spot. Individuals may cancel their room with a 48-hour notice to receive a refund. See and https://whitegrass.com and https://wvstateparks.com/park/blackwater-falls-state-park/ .
Leader: Steve Jarvis, jarsnv7@msn.com, 703-282-6752
Cost: Discounted rate of $118 per night, plus tax.
Jan 7-29, 2023 (Window depending on forecast snow conditions)
New Hampshire’s White Mountains
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!
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 (https://www.whitetrellismotel.com/) Skiers will make their own room reservations and travel arrangements. NOTE: Proof of current COVID vaccination required.
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 (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. 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:—$40+, depending on skier’s reservations and arrangements.
Jan 19-22, 2023 (Thursday to Sunday, 3 nights)
Blackwater Falls, WV Deluxe Cabin
No Cancellation
Lodging:Blackwater Falls Deluxe Cabin. NOTE: Proof of vaccination required
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:$135 lodging only, double occupancy based on 8 people. There will also be contributions required for groceries for the shared dinners.
Jan 27-29, 2023 (Friday-Sunday, 2 nights)
Laurel Highlands PA area XC Ski
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 to $10 budget-busting trail use fees and walk option to meals.
Leader:Greg Westernik gmwester@gmail.com. 571-575-0695
Cost:$185/applicant (for single occupancy that includes 2 beds in room, only lodging and free continental breakfasts), with option for double occupancy
Feb 5-10, 2023 (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 NOTE: Proof of vaccination required
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. https://www.laplandlake.com/
Leader:Ralph Heimlich at heimlichfamily@comcast.net
Cost:—$440 per person, double occupancy, lodging and meals, for 10 people.
Feb 10-12, 2023 (Friday-Sunday, 2 nights)
Laurel Highlands PA area XC Ski
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 to $10 budget-busting trail use fees and walk option to meals.
Leader: Greg Westernik gmwester@gmail.com. 571-575-0695
Cost:$185/applicant (for single occupancy that includes 2 beds in room, only lodging and free continental breakfasts), with option for double occupancy
Feb 17-20, 2023 (Fri-Mon, 3 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 or email talibob@starpower.net or Jody Blatt at jodyblatt@hotmail.com
Cost: $95 to $325 depending on your accommodations.
Feb 16-21, 2023 (Thursday-Tuesday, 5 nights)
Maine Hut-to-Hut Ski/Snowshoe
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/Hut-to-Hut
Description: Fly to Portland, ME, stay one night and drive rental cars to the Carabassett Valley, then 3 days of hut-to-hut in a plush Maine woods environment of the Maine Huts and Trails accommodations.
Leader: Ralph Heimlich, heimlichfamily@comcast.net
Cost: Costs still to be determined, but likely $400 per person plus hotel in Portland for Thursday and Monday nights for 8 people.