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Cross Country Skiing & The Best Snowshoeing Directory Your guide to the best in Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing in the U.S. and Canada. www.xcski.org *great places to ski *fun nordic events *snow conditions - updated daily Using This Directory IN THIS DIRECTORY are members of the Cross Country Ski TABLE OF CONTENTS Areas Association. Whether it’s called a cross country ski area, an outdoor center, an adventure center, a nordic center, Nordic Centers (Canada & U.S.) 3-10 a ski resort or a touring center; these places specialize in winter fun and invite you to their trails for the best cross Resorts & Trails Ski Shops country skiing and snowshoeing. State/Provincial Assoc. Winter Trails Day The Directory organizes the nordic centers first by country Consumer Equipment & Services 12-13 (Canada & U.S.) and then by state and province. State and provincial xc organizations are listed before the resorts and Ski Equipment & Wax Ski Tours trails. Local ski shops are listed at the end of each state’s Snowshoes Travel Services resorts and trails. Retail Outlets Instructional DVDs (National & Internet) Magazines www.xcski.org There’s more complete information at Clothing Websites www.xcski.org where you can link directly to individual ski Yurts & Shelters areas and businesses. Daily snow conditions and a nordic events calendar are also on the site. Industry Products & Services 14-15 TRAILS Noted in the Directory are a ski area’s machine- Associations Snowmaking groomed trails. Some areas have additional kilometers of Consultants Snow Reporting trails which are left ungroomed for a different ski or Insurance Trade Journal snowshoe experience. XC trails are generally measured in Meetings & Shows Trail Grooming kilometers which are .6 miles and abbreviated by km. ABOUT CCSAA Cross Country Ski Areas Association (CCSAA) is a non-profit organization representing member ski service providers. The Association’s purpose is to promote the growth and improve the quality of cross country ski operations in North America. Easier More Difficult Most Difficult CCSAA is a resource to the ski area operator, providing These national standard signs indicate relative difficulty of ski industry information to members; stimulating improvements trails at each area. Please choose trails appropriate to your within the industry; and sponsoring debate and idea exchange ability and fitness. within the organization. CCSAA acts as a clearinghouse of information on cross country skiing to the media. RENTALS Most nordic centers rent ski equipment. We have noted the exceptions in the Directory. Snowshoes and CCSAA is a 501-C-6 non-profit association as defined by the children’s pulk sleds may also be available to rent. Inquire IRS. Contributions or gifts are not deductible as charitable. about available rental gear before leaving home. CCSAA is governed by a 16 member, elected Board of Directors. The Association maintains headquarters in New LESSONS Since most cross country ski areas offer lessons, Hampshire, staffed with a full-time executive director. For we don’t mention it in each listing. Be sure to ask when more information on CCSAA membership contact: lessons are available. After a couple hours of instruction you'll have the skills for a lifetime of enjoyment. Instruction helps 603-239-4341 even an experienced skier to improve. www.xcski.org DOGS ON TRAILS Not all nordic centers are able to welcome skiers with their dogs. Many ski area trails cross private property and protecting access for skiers is of primary OUR SPONSOR concern for the nordic center. Please inquire with the ski area CCSAA appreciates the support of General Mills, Nature before bringing your dog. Valley Granola Bars. Their program helps CCSAA to promote cross country skiing and snowshoeing. SNOWSHOEING Most cross country areas invite snowshoers to use their trails. Some nordic centers designate trails specific for snowshoers. Be sure to ask which trails are for snowshoeing. If the trails are shared with xc skiers, stay off the groomed tracks and yield to skiers. Page 2 DIRECTORY OF NORDIC CENTERS CANADA Strathcona Wilderness Centre ONTARIO Sherwood Park 780-922-3939 QUEBEC Hardwood Ski and Bike 12 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Oro Station www.strathcona.ab.ca Provincial Organization 800-387-3775, 705-487-3775 Regroupement des Stations de Ski de Fond de la 30 km groomed. Lodging nearby. BRITISH Region de Quebec (RSSFRQ) www.hardwoodskiandbike.ca www.RSSFRQ.qc.ca COLUMBIA Hiawatha Highlands Sault Ste Marie Callaghan Country Wilderness Resorts & Trails 705-256-7258 Adventure 24 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Whistler Camp Mercier www.hiawathahighlands.com 877-938-0616, 604-938-0616 Quebec City 42 km groomed. Lodging on-site. 418-528-6868, 418-848-2422 Highlands Nordic www.callaghancountry.com 52 km groomed. Lodging on-site Duntroon www.sepaq.com 800-263-5017 Cypress Mountain 24 km groomed. Lodging on-site. W. Vancouver Gatineau Park www.highlandsnordic.on.ca 604-922-0825 Chelsea 19 km groomed. Lodging on-site. CANADA 800-465-1867, 819-827-2020 Scenic Caves Nordic Centre www.cypressmountain.com 154 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Collingwood www.canadascapital.gc.ca/gatineau 705-446-0256 Mount Washington Resort Cross 22 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Country Ski Center Lafleur de la Capitale www.sceniccaves.com Vancouver Island Chelsea 250-334-5727 819-827-1800 Stokely Creek Lodge 55 km groomed. Lodging on-site. 200 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Goulais River www.mountwashington.ca www.lafleur.ca 866-Stokely 130 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Nipika Mountain Resort Parc national de la Gaspesie www.stokelycreek.com Invermere Ste-Anne-des-Monts 250-342-6516, 877-647-4525 866-727-2427, 418-763-7494 50 km groomed. Lodging on-site. 24 km groomed. Lodging on-site. ALBERTA www.nipika.com www.sepaq.com/gaspesie Calgary Ski Club Silver Star Mountain Resort Parc national du Mont-Tremblant Calgary Silver Star Mountain secteur de la Diable 403-282-4122 800-663-4431, 250-558-6085 Lac-Superieur 10 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 105 km groomed. Lodging on-site. 819-688-2336, 819-688-2281 www.calgaryskiclub.org www.skisilverstar.com 53 km groomed. Lodging on-site. www.parksquebec.com Canada Olympic Park (CODA) Sovereign Lake XC Center Calgary Vernon Ski de Fond Mont-Tremblant 403-247-5452 250-558-3036 Mont Tremblant 3 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 50 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 819-425-5588 www.canadaolympicpark.ca www.sovereignlake.com 65 km groomed. Lodging on-site. www.skidefondmont-tremblant.com Canmore Nordic Centre Whistler Lost Lake Cross Country Ski Canmore & Snowshoe Trails Station Duchesnay 403-678-2400 Whistler Ste. Catherine 65 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 604-935-8248 418-875-2122 www.kananaskis-country.ca 32 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 70 km groomed. Lodging on-site. www.whistler.com www.sepaq.com/duchesnay The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise Lake Louise Whistler Olympic Park Mont-Sainte-Anne 403-522-3511 Whistler Beaupre 100 km groomed. Lodging on-site. 604-964-2455, 877-764-2455 418-827-4561 www.fairmont.com/lakelouise 55 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 212 km groomed. Lodging on-site. www.whistlerolympicpark.com www.mont-sainte-anne.com Official publication of Page 3 Cross Country Ski Areas Association DIRECTORY OF NORDIC CENTERS Pineland Farms Ski Shop New Gloucester UNITED STATES Berkshire Outfitters-Nordic Shop 207-688-4690 Adams 26 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 413-743-5900 www.pinelandfarms.org www.berkshireoutfitters.com Sugarloaf/USA Outdoor Center Carrabassett Valley NEW HAMPSHIRE 207-237-6830 101 km groomed. Lodging on-site. www.sugarloaf.com/nordic State Organization Ski NH Sunday River XC Ski Center 800-887-5464 Newry www.xcskinh.com 207-824-2410 35 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Resorts & Trails www.sundayriverinn.com The Balsams Wilderness MASSACHUSETTS Dixville Notch 603-255-3400 Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club 80 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Lenox www.thebalsams.com 413-637-1364, 413-881-1607 16 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Bear Notch Ski Touring Center www.cranwell.com Bartlett 603-374-2277 NEW ENGLAND Great Brook Ski Touring Center 70 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Carlisle www.bearnotchski.com CONNECTICUT 978-369-7486 16 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Bretton Woods Nordic Winding Trails XC Ski Center www.greatbrookski.com Bretton Woods Farmington 603-278-3322 860-677-8458 Maple Corner Farm 100 km groomed. Lodging on-site. 20 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Granville www.mountwashingtonresort.com www.windingtrails.com 413-357-8829 20 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Dexter’s Inn Trails by Norsk www.xcskimass.com Sunapee MAINE 603-763-5571 Northfield Mountain XC 20 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Bethel Nordic Ski Center Northfield www.dextersnh.com Bethel 800-859-2960 207-824-2175 40 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Eastman Cross Country 40 km groomed. Lodging on-site. www.firstlightpower.com/northfield Grantham www.bethelinn.com /ccski.asp 603-863-6772 36 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Carter’s XC Ski Center Notchview Reservation www.eastmannh.org/ski Oxford Windsor 207-539-4848 413-684-0148 Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center NEW ENGLAND 110 km groomed. Lodging on-site. 27 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Gorham www.cartersxcski.com www.notchview.org 603-466-2333 40 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Five Fields Farm Stump Sprouts XC Ski Center www.greatglentrails.com Bridgton Hawley 207-647-2425 413-339-4265 Gunstock XC and Snowshow Center 27 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 25 km groomed. Lodging on-site. Laconia www.fivefieldsfarmx-cski.com www.stumpsprouts.com 800-486-7862 ext. 502 40 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Harris Farm XC Ski Center Weston Ski Track www.gunstock.com Dayton Weston 207-499-2678 781-891-6575 Jackson Ski Touring Foundation 40 km groomed. Lodging nearby. 15 km groomed. Lodging nearby. Jackson www.harrisfarm.com www.skiboston.com 800-927-6697 Official publication of Page 4 Cross Country Ski Areas Association DIRECTORY OF NORDIC CENTERS 93 km groomed.