November 2006 Newsletter

Renew your membership now!

The first snow is predicted to happen on November 15th, which may or not materialize, but it is not far off. Renew your Mora Ski Club membership now and keep up to date on all the latest local news in cross-country skiing. Send in your membership form in today.

Volunteers Needed!!

MSC activities are centered around skiing and your assistance is needed for many of them to be successful. There is fire wood to be gathered, the Beaver Lodge needs a good cleaning, shelters and trails need final work before the snow flies. Fast Track helpers, snacks providers, Beaver Dam Classic Race day workers are just a few of the many way you can help out. Contact a board member or come to a meeting to Volunteer.

Ski Club Meetings

The MSC board of directors meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Nordic Center Garage. Dates of board meetings are included on our calendar. All members are always welcome to attend these meetings.

The board members are:

Tom Giese-President 679-3564 Collette Dickinson-VP 679-1460

Peg Carlson-Secretary 679-2646 Mason Hjelle-Treasurer 679-3530

Susan FranceWeber 679-3740 June Forslund 679-0806

Mark Smith 679-8252 Jon Larson 679-5480

Pat Gorham 679-1621 Leroy Youngblom 679-3785

The MSC is now on the Web at http://moraskiclub.vasaloppet.org Check out our web pages for updated information concerning upcoming events. There is also a place for you to list equipment you would like to sell or trade. This is an excellent opportunity for you to obtain quality equipment for adults or Fast track skiers!

The cross country skiing season will be here soon! Now is the time to renew your membership to the Mora Ski Club. MSC promotes skiing in the Mora area by providing or sponsoring the following:

Ø Periodic newsletters and Web page with equipment exchange and classified adds

The annual membership is only $10 per family. Please complete and return the lower portion of this form now and enjoy being a member of the Mora Ski Club for 2006-2007.

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Names of adult member’s _______________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________ Phone ( ) ______--_____________

Email Address _______________ @ _____________________________________________________

We will help with: ( )events ( )Fast Track treats ( )trail maintenance ( )hosting at the Nordic Center on Sunday

WAIVER: I know that crosscountry skiing is an action sport that carries risk of injury and property damage. I am consenting to my family's participation in MSC/FTSC activities. I release the coaches, organizers, members, and landowners from any liability, even though that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on their part.

Please mail this form and $10 family membership fee to Mora Ski Club, c\o Mason Hjelle, 2129 South Pine Ridge Rd, Mora, MN 55051

Tuesday, Dec. 12 MSC Board meeting, 6:30PM at the Garage. All MSC members are welcome.

Sunday, Dec 31 New Years Eve Bonfire, Cider and Skiing, Nordic Center 4-8 pm, Chilli and Hotdogs provided

Saturday, Jan. 27 Lantern Loppet , starting at dusk, Vasaloppet Ski Area. Bonfires and

beverages will be available at the Ski Club Lodge, Johnstones’ deer shack, and log cabin.

Saturday, Feb. 3 Moraloppet, starting at 1:00PM at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center.

Saturday, Feb. 10 2007 Mora Miniloppet, starting at 12:00 noon at Trailview School

Thursday, Feb. 15 Fast Track Ski Club, 3:15 - 4:45PM, End of Season Awards Party Nordic Ski Center

Sunday, Feb. 25 2007 Beaver Dam Classic race, starts at 1:00PM at the Vasaloppet Ski Area

Tuesday, Mar. 13 MSC Board meeting at 6:30PM at the Garage. All MSC members are welcome.

Tuesday, Apr. 10 MSC Board meeting at 6:30PM at the Garage. All MSC members are welcome.

Tuesday, May 8 MSC Board meeting\Highway Clean-up, Meet at State Hy65 and 220^th street at 5:00,

How to get there: From the traffic light at Hwys 65 & 23, go north on Hwy. 65 to 9th Street and turn left (west). The Nordic Ski Center is located on the north side of the street, just east of Trailview School.

Trails: A network of trails, totaling about 8 km. and including portions of the Vasaloppet 35 km. and 58 km. trails, is groomed regularly all season. Depending on snow conditions, it's possible to ski even farther on the Vasaloppet trails. Terrain is mostly open, flat or rolling. Trails are groomed for both classic and skating.

Facility: The Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center building includes common areas, a wax room, restrooms, and changing rooms with showers and saunas. During ski season the wax room and restrooms are open seven days a week during daylight hours. The entire building is open on weekends and for special events.

How to get there: From the traffic light, take Hwy 65 north12 miles to Cty. Rd. 25, then - west 2 1/2 miles to Cty. Rd. 80, then north 2 1/4 miles to parking lot on the west side of the road. Enter the trail from the north end of the parking lot. Ski north and west to the Ski Club Lodge.

Trails: Interlocking loops totaling about 25 km. Rolling, mostly wooded terrain. tails are open all season, and depending on snow cover, most are groomed for both classic and skating. The Lantemloppet and the Beaver Dam Classic are held on these trails.

Facility: The Mora Ski Club maintains a lodge at the intersection of the Beaver Dam Trail and the South Loop that is open to all skiers. There is a wood stove in the lodge, and an outhouse nearby.

How to get there: From the traffic light at Hwys. 65 and 23, go east on 23 about 1 -1/2 miles to Mahogany St. (Cty. Rd. 71/11), then north on Mahogany, 1 -3/4 miles to a stop sign. Continue past the stop sign to the second driveway on the left (2269 Mahogany).

Trails: Privately maintained loops totaling about 8k. Wooded, some flat or rolling, some steep hills. Mora Ski Club members are welcome to ski these trails at any time. However, before you go we recommend calling Pat (679-1621) to find out about trail conditions and grooming.

How to get there: From the traffic light at Hwys 65 and 23, go east on Hwy 23 about 1-1/2 miles to Mahogany St. (Cty. Rd. 11), then south on Mahogany one mile to 195th Ave. (Cty. Rd. 1, Henriette Rd.). Go east on 195th, 5 miles to Rainbow St. (Cty. Rd. 5), then south 1 mile to 185th Ave., and west 1/4 mile to the first driveway on the left (2675 185th Ave). Parking area to the left of the driveway.

Trails: Privately maintained loops totaling about 3 km. Open woods, rolling. Mora Ski Club members are welcome to ski these trails at any time. However, before you go we recommend calling John or Leslie (679-5527) to find out about trail conditions and grooming.