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Panhandle Nordic Club. President's Message
Welcome to the 2008-2009 ski and snowshoe season. The mountain
maple and tamarack have taken on their yellow fall color. A
deeper chill in the woods foreshadows the coming winter, while a
few inches of snow have cloaked the high Bitterroot ridges. Ski
swaps are underway with the Lookout Swap at the Kootenai County
Fairgrounds, November 1st. All sure signs of the coming season.
maple and tamarack have taken on their yellow fall color. A
deeper chill in the woods foreshadows the coming winter, while a
few inches of snow have cloaked the high Bitterroot ridges. Ski
swaps are underway with the Lookout Swap at the Kootenai County
Fairgrounds, November 1st. All sure signs of the coming season.
A lot of work and new additions have been completed or are
underway at the Fourth of July Ski and Snowshoe Area. On
September 27th a crew of about thirty cleared and marked trails,
completed warming hut maintenance, filled holes in the groomed
trails, and hauled out old materials. Additions to the area have
been completed are under construction. The Jeannette's Jaunt
Snowshoe Trail has been completed up to the Peaceful View
facilities, creating a lunch destination. A roofing system is
under development for the benches on the Elderberry Trail, that
will give everyone a new rest stop between Peaceful View and
Ian's Eagle Hut. Two new snowshoe trails and a ski route have
been added to the Reserve trail system. The ski trail offers a
telemark opportunity. A new warming hut is planned for the
Reserve Trail system at its hub. This warming hut will serve
snowshoers and skiers using this more backcountry area. All of
these additions and grooming of the Skywalker(614) and Eagle Run
(1575) will increase the ski and snowshoe opportunities for all
users. New maps and an updated brochure will be available by the
time the snow flies.
underway at the Fourth of July Ski and Snowshoe Area. On
September 27th a crew of about thirty cleared and marked trails,
completed warming hut maintenance, filled holes in the groomed
trails, and hauled out old materials. Additions to the area have
been completed are under construction. The Jeannette's Jaunt
Snowshoe Trail has been completed up to the Peaceful View
facilities, creating a lunch destination. A roofing system is
under development for the benches on the Elderberry Trail, that
will give everyone a new rest stop between Peaceful View and
Ian's Eagle Hut. Two new snowshoe trails and a ski route have
been added to the Reserve trail system. The ski trail offers a
telemark opportunity. A new warming hut is planned for the
Reserve Trail system at its hub. This warming hut will serve
snowshoers and skiers using this more backcountry area. All of
these additions and grooming of the Skywalker(614) and Eagle Run
(1575) will increase the ski and snowshoe opportunities for all
users. New maps and an updated brochure will be available by the
time the snow flies.
As the ski, and especially the snowshoe, opportunities have
expanded at Fourth of July, many of the trails have been
designated with road numbers. Unless you studied the Forest
Service Road Map, it was confusing to many, where the 905 Loop
was. The club membership named many of these routes last year,
with the Road 905 becoming, Twisted Klister. The new maps of the
area will carry the trail names and these will be signed out on
the ground. The new ski and snowshoe trails will have a similar
member participation naming process this year.
expanded at Fourth of July, many of the trails have been
designated with road numbers. Unless you studied the Forest
Service Road Map, it was confusing to many, where the 905 Loop
was. The club membership named many of these routes last year,
with the Road 905 becoming, Twisted Klister. The new maps of the
area will carry the trail names and these will be signed out on
the ground. The new ski and snowshoe trails will have a similar
member participation naming process this year.
The November meeting will be an opportunity to meet up with
friends on the eve of the winter season. Some winter ski trips
are already planned, while others will take shape at the November
meeting. Park N Ski stickers will be available for purchase.
After a short business meeting, the program will feature Don
Garringer of the U.S. Forest Service. Don will talk about the
Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District's Forest Access Plan, which
covers the Fourth of July Area. Don will explain how the plan
covers summer, but not winter travel by motorized vehicles and
the current status of the Park N Ski Area and motorized use.
friends on the eve of the winter season. Some winter ski trips
are already planned, while others will take shape at the November
meeting. Park N Ski stickers will be available for purchase.
After a short business meeting, the program will feature Don
Garringer of the U.S. Forest Service. Don will talk about the
Coeur d'Alene River Ranger District's Forest Access Plan, which
covers the Fourth of July Area. Don will explain how the plan
covers summer, but not winter travel by motorized vehicles and
the current status of the Park N Ski Area and motorized use.
I look forward to seeing you during at the November meeting.
Goeff Harvey
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