Ski the American Birkebeiner ski trails on both Saturday and Sunday with over 100 km of beautifully groomed ski trails. An exciting new Mt. Telemark Village Hub lodge near the start of the American Birkebeiner ski trail will be one of the starting sites for skiing on the Birkebeiner trail system along with the Samuel C. Johnson Family Outdoor Center at Hwy OO. There are additional trailside warming cabins along the Birkie trail. Snowshoe trails at OO are in the woods near the ski trails.
On the way up, we will likely ski at Tower Ridge near Eau Claire with 17 km of ski trails, 3 km of snowshoe trails, and chalet. All ski areas have both skating and striding trails for all skiing abilities.
Cost includes motor coach transportation, trail fees, and two nights lodging at the Americinn in Hayward with swimming pool, whirlpool, free continental breakfast, and microwave and refrigerator in each room. Optional Saturday group dinner will be offered.
This trip will depart at 8:00 am on Friday, Jan. 29 from the Goerke’s Corners Park and Ride lot that is located at 400 N Barker Rd, Brookfield, WI. We also plan to return by 8:00 pm on Sunday, Jan. 31.
For more information contact trip leader John McCarthy at 414-412-0331 or johnnymac1952@gmail.com.
Please read the following documents before the trip: