Check out my photos on Facebook

--- On Mon, 10/26/09, ski@... <ski@...> wrote:

From: ski@... <ski@...>
Subject: [panhandlenordic] Preliminary Calander- Panhandle Nordic Club
To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com
Date: Monday, October 26, 2009, 7:23 PM

The preliminary Fall - Winter Schedule 2009-2010 is
posted on the web page - click "Calendar"
http://panhandlenor dicclub.com/

Please note that the first meeting is November 10
BUT the location of the meeting place is yet to be determined.

The same information is as follows:

Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club

preliminary
Fall - Winter Schedule 2009-2010

October 31 - Mt. Spokane Ski Swap-Spokane Fair Grounds

November 7 - Fitness Fanatics Ski Swap

November 7 - Lookout Patrol Ski Swap-Kootenai County Fairgrounds

November 10 - First Nordic Club meeting */***

December 1 - Nordic Club Meeting*

January 2 - Free Ski Day (we need volunteers!)

January 5 - Nordic Club Meeting*

January 16-18 - Possible trip to the Nelson B.C. area

January 23 - Rock soup-4th of July recreation area

February 2 - Nordic Club Meeting*

February 6 - Best Hand Ski-4th of July recreation area

February 14 - Langlauf-Mt. Spokane

February 20-22 - Possible trip to the Lake Chelan area

March 2 - Nordic Club Meeting*–Liars’ Club

April 6 - Nordic Club Meeting*–plan summer hikes,etc.

*Nordic Ski & Snowshoe meetings are at 7:00 p.m.

*** The location of the meetings is not determined yet-check the
Nordic Club website before the first meeting .

#136

From: <ski@...>
Date: Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:23 am
Subject: Preliminary Calander- Panhandle Nordic Club

yarider

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The preliminary Fall - Winter Schedule 2009-2010 is
posted on the web page - click "Calendar"
http://panhandlenordicclub.com/

Please note that the first meeting is November 10
BUT the location of the meeting place is yet to be determined.

The same information is as follows:

Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club

preliminary
Fall - Winter Schedule 2009-2010

October 31 - Mt. Spokane Ski Swap-Spokane Fair Grounds

November 7 - Fitness Fanatics Ski Swap

November 7 - Lookout Patrol Ski Swap-Kootenai County Fairgrounds

November 10 - First Nordic Club meeting */***

December 1 - Nordic Club Meeting*

January 2 - Free Ski Day (we need volunteers!)

January 5 - Nordic Club Meeting*

January 16-18 - Possible trip to the Nelson B.C. area

January 23 - Rock soup-4th of July recreation area

February 2 - Nordic Club Meeting*

February 6 - Best Hand Ski-4th of July recreation area

February 14 - Langlauf-Mt. Spokane

February 20-22 - Possible trip to the Lake Chelan area

March 2 - Nordic Club Meeting*�Liars� Club

April 6 - Nordic Club Meeting*�plan summer hikes,etc.

*Nordic Ski & Snowshoe meetings are at 7:00 p.m.

*** The location of the meetings is not determined yet-check the
Nordic Club website before the first meeting .

#135

From: Castro Sean <dynakash@...>
Date: Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:12 am
Subject: Check out my photos on Facebook

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#134

From: <ski@...>
Date: Thu Oct 8, 2009 5:57 am
Subject: Concert Oct. 11, Forwarded by Barbara Rostad

yarider

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Panhandle

Barbara Rostad - club and Hiking Viking members asked me to send this along
Her number is 777-1030

#133

From: Nancy Mertz <kayakids03@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 5:42 pm
Subject: Re: Oct. 13 Film Festival and other item of interest

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Thanks much! Cheers, Nancy

--- On Wed, 9/30/09, ski@... <ski@...> wrote:

From: ski@... <ski@...>
Subject: [panhandlenordic] Oct. 13 Film Festival and other item of interest
To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 9:49 AM

Panhandle Nordic Club Members

I am passing along this info that might be of interest to you.

Coeur d'Alene premiere of the

Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival.

This is the largest environmental film festival in
North America, full of inspiring, educational and adventurous
films. Tuesday, October 13
6:30 p.m.
North Idaho College
Edminister SUB, Lake Coeur d'Alene room
Free for NIC students
$10 suggested donation
Cocktail hour prior to film, 5 p.m. at Fort Ground Grill (705
River Rd).

A portion of the proceeds benefit Idaho Rivers United.

REMINDER.... .   all cell phone numbers are being released to
telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.
..... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:
    888-382-1222.

It is the National DO NOT CALL register. It will only take a minute of your
time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the
cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a
different phone number.

#132

From: <ski@...>
Date: Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:49 pm
Subject: Oct. 13 Film Festival and other item of interest

yarider

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Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival.

Panhandle Nordic Club Members

I am passing along this info that might be of interest to you.

Coeur d'Alene premiere of the

This is the largest environmental film festival in
North America, full of inspiring, educational and adventurous
films. Tuesday, October 13
6:30 p.m.
North Idaho College
Edminister SUB, Lake Coeur d'Alene room
Free for NIC students
$10 suggested donation
Cocktail hour prior to film, 5 p.m. at Fort Ground Grill (705
River Rd).

A portion of the proceeds benefit Idaho Rivers United.

REMINDER..... all cell phone numbers are being released to
telemarketing companies and you will start to receive sales calls.
..... YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THESE CALLS

To prevent this, call the following number from your cell phone:
888-382-1222.

It is the National DO NOT CALL register. It will only take a minute of your
time. It blocks your number for five (5) years. You must call from the
cell phone number you want to have blocked. You cannot call from a
different phone number.

#131

From: <ski@...>
Date: Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:58 am
Subject: Hiking Viking Hikes Coming Up

yarider

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To Panhandle Nordic Club Members

Hiking Viking Hikes Coming Up

Sept 26 McKenzie Conservation Area, Newman Lake.
Meet at Shopko 9 am, drive to corner of Starr Rd and Newman Lake
Rd, join caravan to conservation area.

Oct 24 10th Anniversary of 4th of July Pass 10 am

Nov 14 Trail of the Coeur d'"Alenes, Kingston exit parking across
from Snake Pit. Will hike eastward. Carpool from Shopko at 9 am

Dec 5 Higgins Point. 10 am followed by annual Tailgate Party.
Bring drinks, lunch and some food to share.

Sunday, Sept 20 at 200 Railroad Ave., Post Falls (at IOOF Hall)
The Norwegian-style Breakfast 9 am - 1 pm. Adults $6 Children $3

#130

From: Onnie Crockett <robonnie@...>
Date: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:04 pm
Subject: FW: Darrell "shifty" Powers

robonnie

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Please pass this on .......... let us never forget those who gave us the freedom we are so ready to exchange for security and health care!

Craig

Darrell "Shifty" Powers

One of the "Band of Brothers" soldiers died on June 17, 2009.

We're hearing a lot today about big splashy memorial services.

I want a nationwide memorial service for Darrell "Shifty" Powers.

Shifty volunteered for the airborne in WWII and served with Easy Company of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 101st Airborne Infantry. If you've seen Band of Brothers on HBO or the History Channel, you know Shifty. His character appears in all 10 episodes, and Shifty himself is interviewed in several of them.

I met Shifty in the Philadelphia airport several years ago. I didn't know who he was at the time. I just saw an elderly gentleman having trouble reading his ticket. I offered to help, assured him that he was at the right gate, and noticed the "Screaming Eagle", the symbol of the 101st Airborne, on his hat.

Making conversation, I asked him if he'd been in the 101st Airborne or if his son was serving. He said quietly that he had been in the 101st. I thanked him for his service, then asked him when he served, and how many jumps he made.

Quietly and humbly, he said "Well, I guess I signed up in 1941 or so, and was in until sometime in 1945 . . . " at which point my heart skipped.

At that point, again, very humbly, he said "I made the 5 training jumps at Toccoa, and then jumped into Normandy . . . . do you know where Normandy is?" At this point my heart stopped.

I told him yes, I know exactly where Normandy was, and I know what D-Day was. At that point he said "I also made a second jump into Holland , into Arnhem .." I was standing with a genuine war hero . . . . and then I realized that it was June, just after the anniversary of D-Day.

I asked Shifty if he was on his way back from France , and he said "Yes. And it's real sad because these days so few of the guys are left, and those that are, lots of them can't make the trip." My heart was in my throat and I didn't know what to say.

I helped Shifty get onto the plane and then realized he was back in Coach, while I was in First Class. I sent the flight attendant back to get him and said that I wanted to switch seats. When Shifty came forward, I got up out of the seat and told him I wanted him to have it, that I'd take his in coach.

He said "No, son, you enjoy that seat. Just knowing that there are still some who remember what we did and still care is enough to make an old man very happy." His eyes were filling up as he said it. And mine are brimming up now as I write this.

Shifty died on June 17 after fighting cancer.

There was no parade.

No big event in Staples Center .

No wall to wall back to back 24x7 news coverage.

No weeping fans on television.

And that's not right.

Let's give Shifty his own Memorial Service, online, in our own quiet way. Please forward this email to everyone you know. Especially to the veterans.

Rest in peace, Shifty.

"A nation without heroes is nothing."
Roberto Clemente

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#129

From: "Panhandle Nordic" <ski@...>
Date: Tue Sep 8, 2009 6:13 am
Subject: Saturday Hike reminder

yarider

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Hike to either Evan's Landing or Maiden Rock.

Roughly 3 to 31/2 miles round trip. There are some steep places.

Bring lunch to enjoy at a beautiful spot on Lake Pend Oreille.

Meet 9 AM, Saturday, Sept. 12

Hayden Super 1 near Goodwill trailer.

Leader is Jackie Beery -- 664-4852.

#128

From: "Panhandle Nordic" <ski@...>
Date: Tue Aug 25, 2009 3:36 am
Subject: Early Bird Rates, Kayaks for Sale, New Trip

yarider

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Forwarded from Nancy Mertz. Sea Kayak Adventures

Dear SKA Adventurers,

We hope you are enjoying summer's last hurrah!
(you had previously requested email updates - please email or
call us if you wish to unsubscribe)

EARLY BIRD RATES -
We have not raised our rates in 2 years, and sadly must do so.
- Book Baja by Sept 1, 2009 to lock in early bird rates for 2010
- Book BC Canada by Oct 1, 2009 to lock in early bird rates for
2010
Call us for details: tollfreee 1-800-616-1943

NEW WEBSITE -
Coming soon to www.seakayakadventures.com! Our brand new website!
We think you will find it easier to navigate, with better maps
and great new photos!

KAYAKS FOR SALE - $1500 (retail new $4500)
We are selling our double Seaward kayaks the first week of Sept
2009 as we drive them down from
northern Vancouver Island to Olympia WA, we can drop them off to
you if you are interested.
Call us for details: tollfreee 1-800-616-1943

NEW TRIP -
We are offering for the first time ever ARGENTINA SEA KAYAK WITH
RIGHT WHALES Nov 30-Dec 4, 2009
for $895 plus air which can be combined with a tour of the
highlights of the country of Chile called
"CLASSIC CHILE" Dec 6-18, 2009 where we explore the Atacama
desert area to the north, the middle
of the country ending up in the south in the famous Torres del
Paine national park - for $2200 plus air.
We hope you will join Terry and Nancy for either or both tours!
Call us for details: tollfreee 1-800-616-1943

--
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Sea Kayak Adventures, Inc.
P O Box 3862
Coeur d Alene ID 83816-3862
ph 800-616-1943 or 208-765-3116
fax 208-765-5254
info@...
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#127

From: <ski@...>
Date: Wed Aug 19, 2009 4:41 pm
Subject: bike and barge tour in Holland and northern Germany

yarider

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To Panhandle Nordic Club Members:

Jim McMillen (208 755-2575) is organizing a bike and barge trip
to Holland and Northern Germany, July 3 to 16, 2010. Trip
includes lodging on the barge (double room occupancy with a
private bath), all meals and bike. Air fare not included. Bike
and Barge Holland Tours is based out of Redmond, WA. Website is
www.bikebarge.com. This will be Tour #7. Deposit is due Sept
1st to reserve a place. The remainder of the fee is due April
2010. 12 people have sent their deposit in at this time and many
others have been contacted. It will be first come, first serve.

This is a great way to see a country and bike riding will be on
flat terrain and primarily through the countryside, towns and
villages on bike paths. The Tour de France will be originating
out of Rotterdam, Holland with opening ceremonies around July 1st
that would be an additional activity to check out. For
additional information give Jim a call.

#126

From: "Panhandle Nordic" <ski@...>
Date: Mon Jun 29, 2009 7:50 pm
Subject: Seven Devils Backpack Date Change - Again

yarider

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The date for the Seven Devils hike has been changed -- Again --
because my co-leader has a conflict.

New Dates --- Start July 24 (Friday)

CONTACT PERSON: Hilma Volk ........667-3779
DESCRIPTION: 29 mile loop. 4-5 days - ( to be determined) The
alpine meadows, green forests, and towering crags of the Seven
Devils Mountains provide a welcome high-elevation contrast to the
stark, bunchgrass-covered slopes of Hells Canyon. Unlike that
sun-baked landscape, these high peaks provide all the usual
mountain pleasures, including flower-covered meadows,
trout-filled cirque lakes, and awe-inspiring views. The terrain
is rugged with a good deal of elevation loss and gain. Limit 8
People

Please let me know if you are still interested. 667-3779 or
use this email tiger@...

Hilma

#125

From: "Panhandle Nordic" <ski@...>
Date: Fri May 22, 2009 2:20 pm
Subject: Re: Important Change to August Schedule

yarider

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Onnie,

PLEASE do not hit reply to this email - because it sends the message to

the entire group instead of just me.

When I hit reply it sends the message to the entire group instead of just you.

I cannot find your email address.

Please send to ski@...

Yes, Rob is welcome to come.

Hilma

----- Original Message -----

From: Onnie Crockett

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Friday, May 22, 2009 4:22 AM

Subject: RE: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

Hello Hilma!
My husband, Rob, would like to go, too, if that's okay. Please keep us informed.
Thanks!
Onnie

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com
From: ski@manurehappens.com
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 08:17:58 -0700
Subject: Re: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

Hi Onnie,

Yes there is room,

A non club member and I are planning it. But he lives north of Spokane

and we won't be meeting until some time in June.

Hilma

----- Original Message -----

From: Onnie Crockett

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 10:33 PM

Subject: RE: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

Hi Hilma!
I would love to go on this backpack trip to Seven Devils if there is room.
Please let me know!
Onnie Crockett

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com
From: ski@manurehappens.com
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 13:39:37 -0700
Subject: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

To Panhandle Nortdic Club Members.

Hi There is a Change in the Summer Schedule

Originally I volunteered to lead a hike to Two Mouth Lake on August 22.
That is rescheduled to Sunday, August 16.

If anyone wants to lead an outing on Aug. 22 or 23 please email me ski@manurehappens.com

Or call 667-3779 and leave a message.

Instead I am going backpacking in the Seven Devils. Probably will leave Friday afternoon.

No firm plans have been set for the route. Will probably be a 5 (possibly 4) day backpack.

This will be leisurely - probably 6-7 miles per day.

Limit 8 people.

Please contac me if interested at the above email or phone.

Thanks,

Hilma

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#124

From: Onnie Crockett <robonnie@...>
Date: Fri May 22, 2009 11:22 am
Subject: RE: Important Change to August Schedule

robonnie

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Hello Hilma!
My husband, Rob, would like to go, too, if that's okay. Please keep us informed.
Thanks!
Onnie

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com
From: ski@...
Date: Thu, 21 May 2009 08:17:58 -0700
Subject: Re: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

Hi Onnie,

Yes there is room,

A non club member and I are planning it. But he lives north of Spokane

and we won't be meeting until some time in June.

Hilma

----- Original Message -----

From: Onnie Crockett

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 10:33 PM

Subject: RE: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

Hi Hilma!
I would love to go on this backpack trip to Seven Devils if there is room.
Please let me know!
Onnie Crockett

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com
From: ski@manurehappens.com
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 13:39:37 -0700
Subject: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

To Panhandle Nortdic Club Members.

Hi There is a Change in the Summer Schedule

Originally I volunteered to lead a hike to Two Mouth Lake on August 22.
That is rescheduled to Sunday, August 16.

If anyone wants to lead an outing on Aug. 22 or 23 please email me ski@manurehappens.com

Or call 667-3779 and leave a message.

Instead I am going backpacking in the Seven Devils. Probably will leave Friday afternoon.

No firm plans have been set for the route. Will probably be a 5 (possibly 4) day backpack.

This will be leisurely - probably 6-7 miles per day.

Limit 8 people.

Please contac me if interested at the above email or phone.

Thanks,

Hilma

Hotmail� goes with you. Get it on your BlackBerry or iPhone.

Insert movie times and more without leaving Hotmail�. See how.

#123

From: <ski@...>
Date: Thu May 21, 2009 3:17 pm
Subject: Re: Important Change to August Schedule

yarider

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Hi Onnie,

Yes there is room,

A non club member and I are planning it. But he lives north of Spokane

and we won't be meeting until some time in June.

Hilma

----- Original Message -----

From: Onnie Crockett

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 10:33 PM

Subject: RE: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

Hi Hilma!
I would love to go on this backpack trip to Seven Devils if there is room.
Please let me know!
Onnie Crockett

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com
From: ski@manurehappens.com
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 13:39:37 -0700
Subject: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

To Panhandle Nortdic Club Members.

Hi There is a Change in the Summer Schedule

Originally I volunteered to lead a hike to Two Mouth Lake on August 22.
That is rescheduled to Sunday, August 16.

If anyone wants to lead an outing on Aug. 22 or 23 please email me ski@manurehappens.com

Or call 667-3779 and leave a message.

Instead I am going backpacking in the Seven Devils. Probably will leave Friday afternoon.

No firm plans have been set for the route. Will probably be a 5 (possibly 4) day backpack.

This will be leisurely - probably 6-7 miles per day.

Limit 8 people.

Please contac me if interested at the above email or phone.

Thanks,

Hilma

Hotmail� goes with you. Get it on your BlackBerry or iPhone.

#122

From: Onnie Crockett <robonnie@...>
Date: Thu May 21, 2009 5:33 am
Subject: RE: Important Change to August Schedule

robonnie

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Hi Hilma!
I would love to go on this backpack trip to Seven Devils if there is room.
Please let me know!
Onnie Crockett

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com
From: ski@...
Date: Wed, 20 May 2009 13:39:37 -0700
Subject: [panhandlenordic] Important Change to August Schedule

To Panhandle Nortdic Club Members.

Hi There is a Change in the Summer Schedule

Originally I volunteered to lead a hike to Two Mouth Lake on August 22.
That is rescheduled to Sunday, August 16.

If anyone wants to lead an outing on Aug. 22 or 23 please email me ski@manurehappens.com

Or call 667-3779 and leave a message.

Instead I am going backpacking in the Seven Devils. Probably will leave Friday afternoon.

No firm plans have been set for the route. Will probably be a 5 (possibly 4) day backpack.

This will be leisurely - probably 6-7 miles per day.

Limit 8 people.

Please contac me if interested at the above email or phone.

Thanks,

Hilma

Hotmail� goes with you. Get it on your BlackBerry or iPhone.

#121

From: <ski@...>
Date: Wed May 20, 2009 8:39 pm
Subject: Important Change to August Schedule

yarider

Offline

To Panhandle Nortdic Club Members.

Hi There is a Change in the Summer Schedule

Originally I volunteered to lead a hike to Two Mouth Lake on August 22.
That is rescheduled to Sunday, August 16.

If anyone wants to lead an outing on Aug. 22 or 23 please email me ski@...

Or call 667-3779 and leave a message.

Instead I am going backpacking in the Seven Devils. Probably will leave Friday afternoon.

No firm plans have been set for the route. Will probably be a 5 (possibly 4) day backpack.

This will be leisurely - probably 6-7 miles per day.

Limit 8 people.

Please contac me if interested at the above email or phone.

Thanks,

Hilma

#120

From: "Hilma Volk" <ski@...>
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 6:14 am
Subject: Summer Schedule -- Important Change in Apr 25 hike

yarider

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Note that the April 25 hike is now Difficult

Summer Schedule, 2009

Panhandle Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Club

Check the website and/or your email for any changes or further information.
www.panhandlenordicclub.com

Rock of Sharon-Dishman Hills
DATE: Saturday, April 25
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m.,Jack in the Box on Ironwood by Albertsons
CONTACT PERSON: Brian Taylor
DESCRIPTION: They are going the difficult route. It will be a rigorous hike, very steep

Gold Hill
DATE: Saturday, May 2
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m. at the Goodwill truck by Super 1 in Hayden
CONTACT: Judy Waring
DESCRIPTION: About 7 miles round trip of moderate hiking with great views of Lake Pend Oreille-south of Sandpoint

Liberty Lake
DATE: Saturday, May 16th
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 a.m. at the Safeway store in Liberty Lake off of Harvard Road
CONTACT PERSON: Joe Deets
DESCRIPTION: about a 7 mile hike around Liberty Lake-there is some elevation-this is not the hike in Rich Landers book

Coeur d'Alene Marathon Water Station
DATE: Sunday, May 24
TIME & PLACE: the Centennial Trail in the morning-we will have more information later
CONTACT PERSON: Geoff Harvey
DESCRIPTION: We will man a water station for the marathon-our theme will be the Beach Boys-so if you have a surfboard, any Beach Boys CDs, palm trees, etc., let us know-it would be great to win the best water station again! We need a portable, battery powered CD player also.

4th of July Clean-up
DATE: Saturday, May 30
Time & PLACE: 10:30 at the 4th of July Parking Lot
CONTACT PERSON: Geoff Harvey
DESCRIPTION: work with the horseman group to clean up the area for summer recreation. Bring loppers, brooms, plastic/nitrile gloves, wear painting clothes, bring shovels, rakes, whatever you use when you clean up your own property. Bring a lunch.

Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
DATE: Sunday, May 31
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 a.m. at the Plummer Trail Head
CONTACT PERSON: Brian Taylor
DESCRIPTION: 30 mile round trip bike ride from Plummer to Harrison, enjoy some ice cream and/or lunch, then return to Plummer. Don't forget your helmet!

The Pulaski Trail and Wallace
DATE; Saturday, June 13th
TIME & PLACE; 9:00 A.M. AT Jack in the Box on Ironwood by Albertsons
CONTACT PERSON; Vera Ewing
DESCRIPTION: A moderately easy trail that leads to the Pulaski cave, site where Ranger Pulaski saved his workers during the fire of 1910, then we'll visit some of Wallace's historic sites

Big Eddy to St. Joe City Canoe/Kayak
DATE; Sunday, June 28
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m. at Jack in the Box on Ironwood by Albertsons
CONTACT PERSONS: Sue Ferguson and Gail Jensen
DESCRIPTION: kayak or canoe down the St. Joe River-there will be some current. Be sure to bring all the equipment you need, including a life jacket.

Shoshone to Lookout to Mullan Pass-Bike Ride
DATE: Saturday, July 11
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m. at Jack in the Box on Ironwood by Albertsons
CONTACT PERSON: Bob Conquergood
DESCRIPTION: A 17 mile bike ride-should take about 3 hours. You can ride part way, which is a very easy bike, or go all the way which is more difficult. If you go all the way, you may have to lift your bike and yourself over some obstacles occasionally.

Revett Lake (Thompson Pass)
DATE: Sunday, July 26
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 a.m. at Jack in the Box on Ironwood by Albertsons
CONTACT PERSON: Brian Taylor
DESCRIPTION: Short, easy hike to a clear mountain lake by the Idaho-Montana border. It's around 2 miles, but an easy uphill. This is a good hike for kids. It's not too long. If there is no smoke, it's a wonderful view you will find there.

Overnight Camping Trip to Spar Lake
DATE: Saturday-Sunday, August 8-9
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m.- Super 1 by the Goodwill trailer in Hayden
CONTACT PERSON: Geoff Harvey
DESCRIPTION: Hike to Spar Lake in Montana, behind Scotchman Peak-7 mile round trip-moderately difficult. We'll probably camp at Bull Lake.

Two Mouth Lake Hike
DATE: SATURDAY, August 22
TIME & PLACE: 7:30 a.m. at Super 1 by the Goodwill trailer in Hayden
CONTACT PERSON: Hilma Volk
DESCRIPTION: Moderate, 9 mile round trip in a wild and stunning area of the Selkirk Crest.

Evan's Landing on Lake Pend Oreille
DATE: Saturday, September 12
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 a.m. at Super 1 in Hayden Lake by the Goodwill trailer
CONTACT PERSON: Jackie Beery
DESCRIPTION: Bring a picnic lunch for a nice fall hike

NOTE:
Hikes are taken at your own risk. Hiking and biking terrain includes steep mountains, narrow paths, sharp rocks and one can encounter bears, moose and stinging insects. Please be in shape for the hike with proper clothing including hats, gloves, rain gear, water, food, energy bars, matches and fire making materials, knife, flashlight, first aid kit, bear spray, and sunscreen. Weather can change in a few minutes. Spring is tick season: bring tick repellant. You may want to bring mosquito repellant and bee sting kits if needed. A hiking stick can come in handy and a space blanket is always a good idea. Bring your camera. Bear spray, boots and clothing, first aid kits can all be purchased at local sporting goods stores and they have good information on proper outdoor gear. On hot days V-8 juice, dried bananas and drinks that replace electrolytes are good to bring. If it is longer than three hours, bring your lunch. Cardinal rule of hiking: stay with the group.

HIKING VIKING HIKES: Bring your own lunch, drink and something to share with the group.

#119

From: <ski@...>
Date: Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:42 pm
Subject: Summer Schedule and important change to April 25 hike

yarider

Offline

Note that the April 25 hike is now Difficult

Summer Schedule, 2009

Panhandle Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Club

Check the website and/or your email for any changes or further
information.
www.panhandlenordicclub.com
Note the phone numbers are not yet on the website. But I will be
posting them unless specific people don't want theirs on there.
Phone numbers do not pose the problems that posting emails do.
Robots scan the Internet for email addresses not phone numbers.

If you are leading a hike, please check for accuracy. Email any
changes to ski@...

Rock of Sharon-Dishman Hills
DATE: Saturday, April 25
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m.,Jack in the Box on Ironwood by Albertsons
CONTACT PERSON: Brian Taylor 208-762-4316
DESCRIPTION: They are going the difficult route. It will be a
rigorous hike, very steep

Gold Hill
DATE: Saturday, May 2
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m. at the Goodwill truck by Super 1 in
Hayden
CONTACT: Judy Waring 765-5378
DESCRIPTION: About 7 miles round trip of moderate hiking with
great views of Lake Pend Oreille-south of Sandpoint

Liberty Lake
DATE: Saturday, May 16th
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 a.m. at the Safeway store in Liberty Lake off
of Harvard Road
CONTACT PERSON: Joe Deets
If anyone has his phone number please email Hilma
ski@...

DESCRIPTION: about a 7 mile hike around Liberty Lake-there is
some elevation-this is not the hike in Rich Landers book

Coeur d'Alene Marathon Water Station
DATE: Sunday, May 24
TIME & PLACE: the Centennial Trail in the morning-we will have
more information later
CONTACT PERSON: Geoff Harvey
DESCRIPTION: We will man a water station for the marathon-our
theme will be the Beach Boys-so if you have a surfboard, any
Beach Boys CDs, palm trees, etc., let us know-it would be great
to win the best water station again! We need a portable, battery
powered CD player also.

4th of July Clean-up
DATE: Saturday, May 30
Time & PLACE: 10:30 at the 4th of July Parking Lot
CONTACT PERSON: Geoff Harvey 762-1246
DESCRIPTION: work with the horseman group to clean up the area
for summer recreation. Bring loppers, brooms, plastic/nitrile
gloves, wear painting clothes, bring shovels, rakes, whatever you
use when you clean up your own property. Bring a lunch.

Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes
DATE: Sunday, May 31
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 a.m. at the Plummer Trail Head
CONTACT PERSON: Brian Taylor 762-4316
DESCRIPTION: 30 mile round trip bike ride from Plummer to
Harrison, enjoy some ice cream and/or lunch, then return to
Plummer. Don't forget your helmet!

The Pulaski Trail and Wallace
DATE; Saturday, June 13th
TIME & PLACE; 9:00 A.M. AT Jack in the Box on Ironwood by
Albertsons
CONTACT PERSON; Vera Ewing 772-7802
DESCRIPTION: A moderately easy trail that leads to the Pulaski
cave, site where Ranger Pulaski saved his workers during the fire
of 1910, then we'll visit some of Wallace's historic sites

Big Eddy to St. Joe City Canoe/Kayak
DATE; Sunday, June 28
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m. at Jack in the Box on Ironwood by
Albertsons
CONTACT PERSONS: Sue Ferguson and Gail Jensen 765-5086 and
772-3072
DESCRIPTION: kayak or canoe down the St. Joe River-there will be
some current. Be sure to bring all the equipment you need,
including a life jacket.

Shoshone to Lookout to Mullan Pass-Bike Ride
DATE: Saturday, July 11
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m. at Jack in the Box on Ironwood by
Albertsons
CONTACT PERSON: Bob Conquergood 699-9121
DESCRIPTION: A 17 mile bike ride-should take about 3 hours. You
can ride part way, which is a very easy bike, or go all the way
which is more difficult. If you go all the way, you may have to
lift your bike and yourself over some obstacles occasionally.

Revett Lake (Thompson Pass)
DATE: Sunday, July 26
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 a.m. at Jack in the Box on Ironwood by
Albertsons
CONTACT PERSON: Brian Taylor 762-4316
DESCRIPTION: Short, easy hike to a clear mountain lake by the
Idaho-Montana border. It's around 2 miles, but an easy uphill.
This is a good hike for kids. It's not too long. If there is no
smoke, it's a wonderful view you will find there.

Overnight Camping Trip to Spar Lake
DATE: Saturday-Sunday, August 8-9
TIME & PLACE: 8:00 a.m.- Super 1 by the Goodwill trailer in
Hayden
CONTACT PERSON: Geoff Harvey 762-1246
DESCRIPTION: Hike to Spar Lake in Montana, behind Scotchman
Peak-7 mile round trip-moderately difficult. We'll probably camp
at Bull Lake.

Two Mouth Lake Hike
DATE: SATURDAY, August 22
TIME & PLACE: 7:30 a.m. at Super 1 by the Goodwill trailer in
Hayden
CONTACT PERSON: Hilma Volk 667-3779
DESCRIPTION: Moderate, 9 mile round trip in a wild and stunning
area of the Selkirk Crest.

Evan's Landing on Lake Pend Oreille
DATE: Saturday, September 12
TIME & PLACE: 9:00 a.m. at Super 1 in Hayden Lake by the Goodwill
trailer
CONTACT PERSON: Jackie Beery 664-4852
DESCRIPTION: Bring a picnic lunch for a nice fall hike

NOTE:
Hikes are taken at your own risk. Hiking and biking terrain
includes steep mountains, narrow paths, sharp rocks and one can
encounter bears, moose and stinging insects. Please be in shape
for the hike with proper clothing including hats, gloves, rain
gear, water, food, energy bars, matches and fire making
materials, knife, flashlight, first aid kit, bear spray, and
sunscreen. Weather can change in a few minutes. Spring is tick
season: bring tick repellant. You may want to bring mosquito
repellant and bee sting kits if needed. A hiking stick can come
in handy and a space blanket is always a good idea. Bring your
camera. Bear spray, boots and clothing, first aid kits can all be
purchased at local sporting goods stores and they have good
information on proper outdoor gear. On hot days V-8 juice, dried
bananas and drinks that replace electrolytes are good to bring.
If it is longer than three hours, bring your lunch. Cardinal rule
of hiking: stay with the group.

HIKING VIKING HIKES: Bring your own lunch, drink and something to
share with the group.

#118

From: <ski@...>
Date: Mon Apr 13, 2009 2:00 am
Subject: Summer Messages

yarider

Offline

http://www.panhandlenordicclub.com

This message contains:

* President's Summer Message.

* Trail Cleanup Day May 30

* Summer Schedule Notes.

* Found Pair of x-c skis.

* Help the club prepare for the Best Hand Fun Ski now.

Summer Message:

The snow is melting away from the Fourth of July Winter Sports
Area as April progresses. By mid-May the area will be ready for
summer use. Yes, Fourth of July receives considerable summer
use. It offers a signed trail system for hiking, mountain
biking, and equestrian use.

Except for Forest Service Road 614 the area has an "A"
designation in the Ranger District's travel plan. Motorized
vehicles are prohibited except for administrative use. This
means you can hike, mountain bike or ride your horse without the
nuisance of meeting motorized traffic. Added benefits are the
two warming huts, picnic and restroom facilities found along the
trails.

When gasoline prices spiked last spring and summer, many hikers,
mountain bikers, and horse riders found Fourth of July a cost
saving alternative to more distant destinations, where motorized
vehicles are prohibited. This use has increased in recent years,
but the over twenty-five miles of trails spreads out the users.

There are also a diversity of trails ranging from essentially
single track trails to forest roads. You can ride along side by
side on the forest roads, if you wish. Once a summer my wife and
I ride our mountain bikes into the Peaceful View shelter on a
warm evening carrying our dinner with us. A fire is kindled in
the fire ring and hot dogs are cooked on peeled window branches
over the coals. We enjoy dinner and then the ride back to the
truck as the sun sets on a long summer day.

I urge you to try the area in the summer. It is a completely
different experience with wildlife viewing and the ever changing

Trail Cleanup Day

To make the area more useable this coming spring, summer and
fall, we are conducting a cleanup day May 30th. Meet 10 AM at
the Fourth of July Parking Lot.

We will be clearing trails of any obstructions and doing a little
maintenance on the groomer shelter and Ian's Hut. The trails
should be dry by then and the area at its best. Plan on coming
out to help us with the work or just to enjoy the area. Have a
great spring, summer and fall. We will be back in active
communication when the snow clouds gather in late October.

Summer Schedule has been made but NOT yet on the website.

Here are the first two events. The rest to be posted.

April 25, Saturday, Rock of Sharon hike (Dishman Hills area).

Geoff Harvey Leader ... 762-1246,
Meet 8 AM. Near Jack-In-The-Box - Ironwood Plaza - Ironwood Dr.
& Government Way.

May 2, Saturday, Gold Hill hike (near Sandpoint).

Judy Waring leader ...765-5378.
Meet 8 AM. Hayden Super 1 near Goodwill truck (or is it a
trailer?)

Found Skis.

A pair of x-c ski's were found at 4th ski area. To identify call
Brenda 769-3000.

The Best Hand Fun Ski.

This past year Janice Purdy, Vera Ewing and Betty Schneider
bravely "volunteered" to chair the Best Hand Fun Ski and they did
a wonderful job. However, we didn't get the press coverage we
usually get, due to cuts in staff at both newspapers.

Since this is one of our main ways to generate funds, we thought
maybe if we got a chairman very early and everyone in the club
thought about the Best Hand Ski all year AND that we either
called the press and asked them to do a story (they used to call
us) or took out a couple of paid ads, maybe we could generate
even more money.

If, when people are going about their business, they see
something on sale that would be a good prize--a ski hat, some
gloves, a scarf, ski wax, or--even re-gifting. Yes, if you
aren't really going to use that $10 gift certificate that your
brother in law got for you at Perkins, please donate it to the
Poker Ski. If you get a really cool tee shirt from an outdoor
store and you really don't need another tee shirt, save it for
the Poker Ski.

And lastly, we need a chairperson or people to pull everyone
together very early. In past days, the chair used to have to go
to the vendors to get donations by himself or herself. Under Jim
McMillen's presidency, the club decided that all the members
should work to collect prizes from vendors or from private
persons wanting to donate or even from club members. If members
thought about the Best Hand Fun Ski all year, perhaps there would
be several unwanted gifts or gift certificates that members could
save for the Poker Ski. With that in mind, it would be really
good to have someone step forward to chair this fund raising
event for us. Thank you.

Items for website? Hilma's email ski@...

#117

From: <ski@...>
Date: Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:52 pm
Subject: April Panhandle Nordic Club News - Nordic Tracks

yarider

Offline

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Panhandle Nordic Club - Newsletter is called Nordic Tracks (according to our original bylaws)

April President�s Message
from Geoff

Hilma's Note: This is a long message it contains:

* General Message
* Spring Trail Clearing Day
* Coeur d'Alene Marathon Station
* We Need You to Write the Forest Service -- Please Read This
* April 7 - Summer activity planning meeting

General Message

Even though the spring sun has opened up some thin spots where it
can at the Fourth of July area and the pack is too mushy to
groom, a substantial snow pack remains in the mountains above
4,000 feet.

The March spate of storms has added to the high elevation snow
pack. Skiers who are looking for backcountry adventure will be
able to find it well into May this spring season. If you have
always wanted to visit a mountain lake still gripped in winter,
the next couple of months is prime time.

Some days should be clear and sunny, the snowpack should set up
well and most avalanche danger should abate. Still, check
conditions, ski in a group, and carry the requisite safety
equipment. Skis into the St. Regis Basin or to Stevens Peak by
the Boulder Creek route are local favorites. These are on the
website below.

The return of spring turns our thoughts to the spring and summer
seasons. The end of the snowy season alters the club�s
activities, but certainly doesn�t end them until the snow flies
again. This spring and summer, we have some chores to complete
and the club will have a schedule of outdoor activities planned.

Spring Trail Cleaning Day

The Fourth of July Area has become a popular destination for
hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding after the snow
departs. It is close to town, we leave it signed for easy
navigation, it has facilities, and motorized vehicles are
prohibited on all routes except Forest Service Road 614. Skiers
have told their non skiing friends and word has gotten out over
the years. With the recent high gas prices, it became a cost
saving alternative for many last summer. These users are our
allies in maintaining and expanding this island of non-motorized
use in a Forest District pretty much given over to motorized use
elsewhere. Recognizing this fact, the Board has decided on a
spring trail clearing work day on a Saturday in May. A good
turnout will speed the work necessary to completion. We plan to
invite the Backcountry Horsemen to help with the work.

Our Coeur d'Alene Marathon aid station

The club will also operate an aid station during the Coeur
d�Alene Marathon on Sunday, May 24th. For the past two years,
the club has raised funds in this way for grooming equipment. We
are paid to man the station and to clean up the course after the
event. Most are finished with the work by a little after noon.
We will be looking for volunteers, who can cheer the runners on
and pass out food and drink items, to come out and help. Signup
sheets will be out for both events at the April meeting.

We Need You to Write the Forest Service to Close road 614 to non
authorized motor use:

The final chore concerns our continuing dialog with the Forest
Service concerning FSR 614. FSR 614 is now the Skywalker and
Moonrunner routes that receive a lot of ski and snowshoe traffic
during the winter. Although the club has requested this road be
closed to motorized use once the snow comes and many of us wrote
the Forest Service during its travel planning effort asking this
road be closed during the winter months, the Forest Service
responded that the travel plan was about summer travel, not
winter travel.

As many of you know, four wheelers and a few snowmobilers use the
road during the winter, damaging groomed areas some years and
taking away from the snowshoe and ski experience. We would like
all of our concerned members and others to write the Forest
Service again and ask that FSR 614 be closed after the snow falls
to all but administrative motorized traffic. A set of talking
points are posted on the website to assist in your efforts. If we
are to expand into grooming of this central route for other uses,
it will be necessary to preclude winter use by motorized
vehicles. We would appreciate all the assistance you can give us
to urge the Forest Service to seasonally close this road.

April 7 Summer Activity Planning Meeting.

Having listed the chores, the most important activity of spring
and summer is enjoying the outdoors on hikes, bikes, and paddles.
The club has sponsored a series of outdoor activities for ten
years now. We have hiked, biked, and paddled some scenic areas
in North Idaho, Northwest Montana, Eastern Washington, and
British Columbia over the years.

The April meeting is dedicated to putting together our spring and
summer schedule of hikes, bikes, and paddles that continues this
tradition. Members bring forward proposals for any hikes, bikes,
or paddles they would like to be placed on the schedule. After
reviewing them, a schedule is hammered out at the meeting and
leaders for each are appointed. We try to schedule activities
every two weeks from late April-early May to a little after Labor
Day.

We try to miss holidays, if at all possible. The activity
schedule is the members schedule and any and all are invited to
help set it at our April 7th meeting. The summer activities are
a great way to stay in shape over the summer and to keep up with
friends. I hope to see you participating in setting the schedule
and hiking or biking the trails and paddling the waterways this
summer.

#116

From: <ski@...>
Date: Thu Mar 26, 2009 2:13 pm
Subject: Fourth of July

yarider

Offline

Van reports.

Grooming has ended for the season.

BUT there is plenty of snow for skiing in back country and snowshoeing.

#115

From: <ski@...>
Date: Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:24 pm
Subject: Brooming Report from Mar16

yarider

Offline

From Van, Mar. 16

6" new wet snow. Classic tracks set. A little slow.

Parking lot an icy mess.

#114

From: <ski@...>
Date: Sat Mar 7, 2009 4:10 am
Subject: Grooming Report - Mar. 6

yarider

Offline

From Van -- Mar 6

6" new cold snow

Flattend but too cold to set tracks

#113

From: BarnesEnt@...
Date: Sun Mar 1, 2009 1:37 pm
Subject: Re: Grooming Feb 28

ruby8790

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Great job on the trails! Yesterday's ski was the BEST of the entire season! Thanks for the effort!

Dave and Linda Barnes

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#112

From: "Panhandle Nordic" <ski@...>
Date: Sun Mar 1, 2009 6:04 pm
Subject: Grooming Feb 28

yarider

Offline

From Van Feb 28

good snow classic & skate set

lets hope rain waits

#111

From: <ski@...>
Date: Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:19 am
Subject: Grooming report

yarider

Offline

Grooming report from VAN

Feb 26, 4" new snow, warm & slow

Base has softend

Skate tracks are set. Waiting for new snow to set classic.

#110

From: "phyllis" <pk1214@...>
Date: Wed Feb 25, 2009 4:38 am
Subject: Re: March News Panhandle Norcic Club

pkkayak

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Hilma,

It was nice to see you the other day on the trails` Of course, I almost didn't recognize you, it just feels like it's been to long since I've seen most of the nordic club members! (6 years this April!)

Your message below is nice and so well written~... how fortunate for the club to have such a great lady leading the group`

Best of luck`

Phyllis

----- Original Message -----

From: Hilma Volk

To: panhandlenordic@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 10:24 AM

Subject: [panhandlenordic] March News Panhandle Norcic Club

March President's Message
Panhandle Nordic Club

Mid to late February gives the careful observer the first broad hints of the warm seasons approaching. Earth has swung along far enough on its winter path for the northern latitudes to gain back the tilt away from the sun it lost late last fall. The days have lengthened with daylight coming before 6:15 AM and the sun setting well after 5 PM. The sun is showing some strength when you stop to rest in a field of snow on a clear afternoon.

Those clear nights still chill down the snowpack making travel across it an easy task compared to the deep powdery snows of December. Late February through late March are typically the best times to enjoy a ski or snowshoe.

The hard pack allows you to traverse most terrain, while the snow re-crystallized makes the going easy. Now is the time to break away from the groomed trails and find some adventure and new views out beyond.

Don't worry much about getting lost. At Fourth of July, Skip Truscott has signs and maps posted well out beyond the grooming and if you venture further you can always back track yourselves.

A tour through the Twisted Klister circuit last weekend demonstrated to me that the backcountry and snowshoe use in these areas is on the upswing. Trails that typically have a track or two had been well traveled. Trails newly opened this year are being used to make circuits on this side of the ski and snowshoe area.

As I pulled up out of the parking lot on Monday, President's Day, there were as many cars parked at the Skywalker Access, than down in the parking lot. Those of us who have cleared roads and placed signs out beyond the old limits of the area are gratified to see this uptick in activity.

We only regret that the December run of snow piled up so quickly that we were unable to get the Twisted Klister warming hut completed as planned. We plan to build it this spring as a test and then take it back down. The practice should make it easier to construct as the ski and snowshoe season starts next year.

The March meeting is set for Tuesday March 3rd. As usual the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Forest Service's Fernan Ranger Station. Park in the back parking lot and enter by the lower rear entrance. Our March meeting is the annual business meeting for the club. This year we will have the revised bylaws to place before the membership. The Board is working toward nonprofit status (501c(3)) designation by the IRS. In the process we discovered the bylaws were some ten years out of date. These have been revised to update them. They will be placed before the membership for approval of the changes. In addition it is time for election of officers.

After the business meeting the fun will begin. Awards will be made for those "Ya I Du Ski" kilometers covered. Please get your Ya I Du Ski sheets to Roberta Truscott on or before Saturday, February 28th. I hope she will accept a few late ones from the folks going to Beaver Lodge the weekend of February 28th and March 1st. The annual Liar's Contest will then get started. Here is your chance to share your wildest tale (truth optional) with your fellow skiers. The most accomplished liar will be recognized as the annual champion. Typically, Ole makes an appearance during the contest to share a joke or two and possibly a witty observation. I hope to see you at the next meeting sharing your best story of the season.

#109

From: "Hilma Volk" <volkano@...>
Date: Tue Feb 24, 2009 6:24 pm
Subject: March News Panhandle Norcic Club

yarider

Offline

March President's Message
Panhandle Nordic Club

Mid to late February gives the careful observer the first broad hints of the warm seasons approaching. Earth has swung along far enough on its winter path for the northern latitudes to gain back the tilt away from the sun it lost late last fall. The days have lengthened with daylight coming before 6:15 AM and the sun setting well after 5 PM. The sun is showing some strength when you stop to rest in a field of snow on a clear afternoon.

Those clear nights still chill down the snowpack making travel across it an easy task compared to the deep powdery snows of December. Late February through late March are typically the best times to enjoy a ski or snowshoe.

The hard pack allows you to traverse most terrain, while the snow re-crystallized makes the going easy. Now is the time to break away from the groomed trails and find some adventure and new views out beyond.

Don't worry much about getting lost. At Fourth of July, Skip Truscott has signs and maps posted well out beyond the grooming and if you venture further you can always back track yourselves.

A tour through the Twisted Klister circuit last weekend demonstrated to me that the backcountry and snowshoe use in these areas is on the upswing. Trails that typically have a track or two had been well traveled. Trails newly opened this year are being used to make circuits on this side of the ski and snowshoe area.

As I pulled up out of the parking lot on Monday, President's Day, there were as many cars parked at the Skywalker Access, than down in the parking lot. Those of us who have cleared roads and placed signs out beyond the old limits of the area are gratified to see this uptick in activity.

We only regret that the December run of snow piled up so quickly that we were unable to get the Twisted Klister warming hut completed as planned. We plan to build it this spring as a test and then take it back down. The practice should make it easier to construct as the ski and snowshoe season starts next year.

The March meeting is set for Tuesday March 3rd. As usual the meeting will begin at 7:00 PM at the Forest Service's Fernan Ranger Station. Park in the back parking lot and enter by the lower rear entrance. Our March meeting is the annual business meeting for the club. This year we will have the revised bylaws to place before the membership. The Board is working toward nonprofit status (501c(3)) designation by the IRS. In the process we discovered the bylaws were some ten years out of date. These have been revised to update them. They will be placed before the membership for approval of the changes. In addition it is time for election of officers.

After the business meeting the fun will begin. Awards will be made for those "Ya I Du Ski" kilometers covered. Please get your Ya I Du Ski sheets to Roberta Truscott on or before Saturday, February 28th. I hope she will accept a few late ones from the folks going to Beaver Lodge the weekend of February 28th and March 1st. The annual Liar's Contest will then get started. Here is your chance to share your wildest tale (truth optional) with your fellow skiers. The most accomplished liar will be recognized as the annual champion. Typically, Ole makes an appearance during the contest to share a joke or two and possibly a witty observation. I hope to see you at the next meeting sharing your best story of the season.

#108

From: <ski@...>
Date: Fri Feb 20, 2009 3:43 pm
Subject: Grooming AND Beaver Lake Lodge Trip

yarider

Offline

4th of July groomed Thrs.

Soft snow good classic and skate -- was *36 sunny at 1 pm

Feb 28, March 1 - Beaver Lake Lodge overnight Saturday ski (sowshoe) Frater Lake.

Overnight stay at the very (very) rustic Beaver Lake Lodge. Sunday ski the cross

country trails at 49 Degrees North.

For more info call Jackie Beery 644-4852.