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FLAGSTAFF WINTER RECREATION GUIDE 2008-2009 Useful Winter Information for Northern Arizona Visitors

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17 89A flagstaffarizona.org flagstaffarizona.org For more information please contact the For more information please contact the Flagstaff Visitor Center (877) 878-9377 • [email protected] Flagstaff Visitor Center (877) 878-9377 • [email protected] FLAGSTAFF Winter Recreation Opportunities For more information, please contact: FLAGSTAFF VISITOR CENTER One East Route 66 • Flagstaff, Arizona 86001-5530 USA 800-842-7293 or 928-774-9541 FLAGSTAFFwww.flagstaffarizona.org Winter Recreation Opportunities FLAGSTAFFFor more information, please contact: FLAGSTAFF VISITOR CENTER WinterOne East Route 66 •Recreation Flagstaff, Arizona 86001-5530 USA Opportunities 800-842-7293 orFor 928-774-9541 more information, please contact: www.flagstaffarizona.org FLAGSTAFF VISITOR CENTER One East Route 66 • Flagstaff, Arizona 86001-5530 USA 800-842-7293 or 928-774-9541 www.flagstaffarizona.org 2011-2012 Winter Recreation Guide

Table of Contents

Inside Front Cover: Flagstaff Winter Recreation Map

Did You Know? Flagstaff Snow Facts...... 2

Tips for Winter Driving...... 2

Your Car Safety Kit Should Include...... 3

Winter Weather Terms...... 3

Snow Information...... 4

Visitor Tips...... 4

Coconino National Forest Winter Recreation Areas...... 5-6

Coconino County Winter Recreation Areas...... 6

City of Flagstaff Winter Recreation Areas...... 7

Arizona Snowbowl...... 8

Flagstaff Nordic Center...... 9

Mormon Lake Lodge...... 10

Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation Area...... 11

Flagstaff Equipment & Rental Suppliers...... 12

Winter Recreation Safety Tips...... 13

Inside Back Cover: Flagstaff Points of Interest Map Did you know? Flagstaff Snow Facts

f Flagstaff’s annual snowfall is 108.8 inches. f Heaviest annual snowfall on record since 1961 occurred in 1973. Approximately 210 inches of snow fell. f The earliest snowfall on record in Flagstaff was September 19, 1965. f The latest snowfall on record in Flagstaff was June 8, 1907.

Tips for Winter Driving Before the winter season begins, have a mechanic check the following items on your car: Battery Flashing hazard lights Antifreeze Exhaust system Wipers and windshield Heater washer fluid Brakes Ignition system Defroster Thermostat Oil level (if necessary, replace existing Lights oil with a winter grade oil or the SAE10w/30 weight variety)

• Install good winter tires. Make sure the tires have adequate tread. All-weather radials are usually adequate for most winter conditions. Some roads and areas near Flagstaff may require vehicles to be equipped with chains or snow tires with studs. • Keep a windshield scraper and small broom for ice and snow removal. • Maintain at least a half tank of gas during the winter season. • Plan long trips carefully. • Listen to the radio or call 511 for the latest road conditions. Always travel during daylight and, if possible, take at least one other person. • If you must go out during a winter storm, use public transportation. • Dress warmly. Wear layers of loose-fitting, layered, light weight clothing. • Carry food and water. • Store a supply of high energy snacks and several bottles of water. • Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter for more information on winter driving. 2 Your Car Safety Kit Should Include... • First aid kit • Extra blanket • Flashlight and extra batteries • Extra set of gloves, socks and hat • Ice scraper to keep windows clear • Water • Pocket knife • Canned food, can opener • Jumper cables • Matches • Deck of cards to occupy children • Brightly colored scarf or cloth to attract attention in case of emergency

Winter Weather Terms Advisory: weather event that may threaten life or property if caution is not exercised Blizzard: a long severe snowstorm Blowing wind-driven snow that significantly reduces visibility to Snow: less than seven miles Flurries: light snowfall that generally does not produce measurable accumulation Freezing the effect of drizzle or rain upon impact on Drizzle objects that have a temperature of 32 degrees or below or Rain: Frost: a covering of small ice crystals that forms on or near the ground when temperatures approach or drop below 32 degrees Ice Storm: a freezing rain event that produces damaging ice accumulations of ¼ inch or greater Icicles: hanging mass of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water Sleet: solid grains of ice formed by the freezing of raindrops or the refreezing of largely melted snowflakes Snow: a descent or shower of crystals of ice formed from water vapor in the air Snowpack: layers of snow and ice on the ground at any one time Snow snow that stops and starts suddenly and is characterized by Showers: rapid changes in both intensity and visibility Warning: a hazardous weather element is imminent and has a very high probability of occurrence Wind Chill: apparent temperature that describes the combined effect of wind and low air temperatures 3 Snow Information

Road Conditions az511.com

1-888-411-ROAD (7623) or 511 anywhere in Arizona.

Visitor Information

Flagstaff Visitor Center One East Route 66, Flagstaff, AZ 86001-5530 (877) 878-9377 • flagstaffarizona.org Recreation Services at the Aquaplex 1702 N 4th St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004-5859 (928) 213-2300 National Weather Service information weather.gov/flagstaff Recorded weather information (928) 774-3301 Coconino National Forest (928) 527-3600 Kaibab National Forest (928) 635-8200 Visitor Tips

Winter months in Flagstaff are cold with temperatures warming up during the day. Visitors should be well prepared and dress warmly. Make layering a key factor and remember that snowfall is always possible. Bring warm pants, short and long sleeve shirts, sweatshirt or sweater, winter coat, hats, gloves, boots and heavy socks. In the winter months at high altitude the sun is more intense and you may experience fatigue and shortness of breath. In addition, the sun may cause sunburn and strain your eyes. To feel your best, dress warmly in layers, drink plenty of water, apply sunscreen and wear sunglasses outdoors.

4 Coconino National Forest Winter Recreation Areas Wing Mountain, Crowley Pit, Peak View Overlook and Walker Lake Watchable Wildlife parking areas provide forest access for various winter activities. Snow play (sledding, tubing, building snowmen, etc.) is not permitted within the Arizona Snowbowl ski area or along Snowbowl Road. Parking is also not permitted along Hwy 180 except in designated areas. Please remember that all these sites have limited garbage service. Littering is against the law and Forest Service Rangers take it very seriously. For more information, visit coconinoforest.us/recreation. Wing Mountain Snow Play Area - This site provides access to numerous slide slopes, cross country ski and snowshoe trails. The Wing Mountain Day Use Area is operated by Recreation Resource Management, Inc., the original developer of this snow play site. There is a $10 day-use parking fee for vehicles with up to five people, and a charge of $2 per person after that; walk-ins and buses will also be charged $2 per person. The concessionaire provides plowed parking spaces, portable restrooms, trash receptacles, and incidental goods and services such as winter outerwear, plastic sleds, hot cocoa, coffee and snacks. For the latest conditions please visit RRM’s Wing Mountain website at snowplayaz.com or call the information line at (602) 923-3555. Remember to get a trail map for ski and snowshoe trails from the Coconino National Forest website (coconinoforest.us) or one of the local Forest Service offices before heading out. Directions: – See Winter Recreation Map on inside cover for directions to Highway 180. Follow Highway 180 north approximately 3 miles past Snowbowl Road to mile marker 226. Turn left onto Forest Service Road 222B. Crowley Pit Winter Parking Area - Provides additional access for cross country skiers and snowshoers, though no marked trails are managed here. It is also another spot to park and get out in the snow, and there is a small area for sledding. The short road into the parking area is plowed by Coconino County as soon as possible following storms. Directions: See Winter Recreation Map on inside cover for directions to Highway 180. Follow Highway 180 north 9.8 miles past Snowbowl Road, to mile marker 233. Turn left onto Forest Service road indicated by green parking signs. Peak View Winter Parking Area - This paved parking area with a restroom and picnic table is only plowed when ADOT has resources available. Parking is limited, and downhill sledding is not available, but the views are fantastic with open fields of snow nearby for your enjoyment. If this area is full please go to one of the other areas listed. Parking along the highway is not permitted by the Arizona Department of Public Safety here or at any other location. Directions: See Winter Recreation Map on inside cover for directions to Highway 180. Peak View Overlook is on Highway 180 approximately 6.5 miles north of Flagstaff on the right side of highway (as traveling from Flagstaff).

5 Coconino National Forest Winter Recreation Areas cont’d.

Walker Lake Winter Parking Area - This location is paved, has a restroom and is only plowed when ADOT has resources available. It opens up to the vast fields in beautiful Kendrick Park, is a good location for snowplay and is ideal for cross country skiers and snowshoers to explore the sunny meadows. The trails are not managed here so stop by a local Forest Service office for maps and information if traveling into the backcountry. Directions: See Winter Recreation Map on inside cover for directions to Highway 180. Follow Highway 180 north 12 miles past Snowbowl Road to mile marker 235. Turn left onto Forest Service road indicated by green parking signs.

For more information please contact the Coconino National Forest:

Supervisor’s Office Peaks/Mormon Lake Ranger districts 1824 S. Thompson St. or 5075 N. Hwy 89 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 527-3600 (928) 526-0866

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Coconino County Winter Recreation Areas

Fort Tuthill County Park - Visitors are welcome to play in the snow, snowshoe and cross-country ski. It is a great place to build a snowman and there is a small downhill sledding area. Fort Tuthill offers plenty of parking, picnic ramadas and picnic tables. The park is open from dawn to dusk. Directions: Located two miles south of Flagstaff, on the west side of Interstate 17/Highway 89. Take exit 337 – the park is on the opposite side of the Interstate from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.

For more information, contact the Coconino County Parks and Recre- ation office at (928) 679-8000 or coconino.az.gov/parks

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6 City of Flagstaff Winter Recreation Areas

Buffalo Park - With spectacular views of the San Francisco Peaks, Buffalo Park offers a vast network of trails, includ- ing access to the Flagstaff Urban Trails System (FUTS), National Forest trails and Arizona Trail. Situated on 215 acres, there is a two-mile trail loop, parking, portable restrooms, one 24 x 20 foot handicap accessible ramada and plenty of large open spaces. Buffalo Park’s trails and amenities are maintained on a regular basis year-round. Open dawn to dusk and located within city limits at 2400 N. Gemini Road, Buffalo Park is ideal for winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowshoeing; however, no sledding is allowed in Buffalo Park or other city parks. Directions: From S. Milton Road (off I-17N), take a left at Hum- phreys Street, turn right on Columbus, travel one block east and turn left on Beaver Street and continue uphill. Next turn right on Forest Avenue, continue east uphill on Forest Avenue and at the top off the hill turn left on Gemini Street to Buffalo Park parking area.

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Jay L. Lively Activity Center - For a small fee, lessons, public skating, figure skating and hockey are offered. Rental skates are also available. Directions: From S. Milton Road (off I-17N), take a left at Hum- phreys Street, turn right on Columbus, travel one block east and turn left on Beaver Street and continue uphill. Next turn right on Forest Avenue, continue east and turn left at traffic light on Turquoise Drive to Jay L. Lively Activity Center parking area,1650 N. Turquoise Drive.

For more information, contact the City of Flagstaff Recreation Department at (928) 213-2300 or flagstaff.az.gov

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7 Arizona Snowbowl

The Arizona Snowbowl is located in the Coconino National Forest on the majestic San Francisco Peaks. High above Flagstaff, the Snowbowl opened in 1938 and is one of the oldest continually run ski areas in the United States. Snowbowl has the best learning terrain in the entire southwest, offering more than 50 acres, two chairlifts and one conveyor in the renowned Hart Prairie Beginner Area. Intermediate and advanced snow riders will enjoy many challenging trails with more than 2,300 feet of vertical drop.

Snowbowl caters to the family experience by offering lessons in a private or group setting. Kids can enjoy the popular SKIwee or Ridge Runner programs that emphasize having fun while learning to ski or snowboard.

Snowbowl Facts

• 2,300 foot vertical drop (11,500 ft. – 9,200 ft.) • 40 scenic alpine trails • Sunset Terrain Park • Four chair lifts and two beginner surface conveyors • Average season: mid-December to mid-April • Average snowfall: 260 inches • Two day-lodges – each with a restaurant, bar, first aid and sport shop • Lodging available at Ski Lift Lodge & Cabins Ski lifts open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Half day begins at 12 p.m. Directions: The Arizona Snowbowl is located in the Coconino National Forest seven miles northwest of Flagstaff, Arizona. From Flagstaff, follow the Highway 180 signs to Grand Canyon and turn right (north) on Snowbowl Road.

Arizona Snowbowl For current snow report daily: P.O. Box 40, Flagstaff, AZ 86002 Flagstaff (928) 779-4577 (928) 779-1951 Phoenix (602) 957-0404 [email protected] arizonasnowbowl.com

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8 Flagstaff Nordic Center

Nestled in a snow-pocket of the San Francisco Peaks at an average eleva- tion of 8,300 feet, the Flagstaff Nordic Center (FNC) is the premier cross- country ski location in Arizona. Located in the foothills of Arizona’s tallest mountain range, you can ski and play in the quaking aspens and pine trees of the Coconino National Forest all the while enjoying the magnificent scenery Northern Arizona has to offer.

There are 25 miles (40 kilometers) of groomed cross-country along with a sledding and snowplay area nearby. There are also 10 miles (15 kilometers) of snowshoe trails. Stop by the lodge for sledding equipment or to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and relax while the kids build a snowman.

FNC has fun and exciting events scheduled for the upcoming winter season. View the brilliant stars from the deck while enjoying hot beverages and snacks. You can find out more about this and other events by visiting the Event Calendar page on the FNC website.

FNC provides packaged food, trail snacks and hot drinks everyday.

In the event you forgot your critical gear or don’t have your own, FNC offers an assortment of clothing and gear at the lodge in various sizes. FNC also rents skis/ snowshoes and has a complete ski shop available for tuning and waxing skis.

The lodge and trails open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. Directions: The Flagstaff Nordic Center is located in the Coconino National Forest 15 miles northwest of Flagstaff. From Flagstaff, follow the Highway 180 signs to Grand Canyon. The parking lot is alongside Highway 180 at mile marker 232.

Flagstaff Nordic Center contact information: P.O. Box 1781 Flagstaff, AZ 86002 (928) 220-0550 flagstaffnordiccenter.com

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9 Mormon Lake Lodge

The Mormon Lake Lodge Winter Activity Center offers cross-country skiing and guided snowmobile rides. The center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when snow conditions are favorable. The latest departure time for snowmobil- ing is 3:30 p.m. and cross-country skiing is 3 p.m., with a return by 5 p.m. Ample parking and restrooms are available. The Steakhouse serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekends and dinner on weeknights during the winter. The Country Store is open everyday for coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, gas, diesel, gifts, winter clothing and supplies. The Saloon is open daily beginning at 11 a.m. Full bar service is available as well as specialty winter drinks and a bar menu.

Rent cross-country skis, boots, poles, ($18/day/adult and $12/day/junior-12 and under) and day passes are $8 for individuals and $25 for family groups of up to four people. Guided snowmobile rides can be booked for one or two hours. A valid driver’s license and credit card are required for snowmobile rentals. Rates are per hour, $60 single and $75 double. Winter clothing is required and snow boots are strongly recommended. There is no trash service on the trails; if you pack it in – pack it out. Please note that pets, hikers and motorized vehicles are not permitted on the groomed ski trails. Directions: Take the Lake Mary Highway (FH3) about 21 miles from Flagstaff and watch for the Mormon Lake Village sign on the right side of the road. Turn right and follow the road another seven miles to the Lodge

Mormon Lake Lodge contact information: P.O. Box 38012 1 Main Street Mormon Lake, Arizona 86038 (928) 354-2227 mormonlakelodge.com

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10 Elk Ridge Ski and Outdoor Recreation Area

Elk Ridge Ski Area is a family-oriented ski, snowboard and tubing recreation area located in the Kaibab National Forest on Bill Williams Mountain. Elk Ridge Ski Area offers two surface lifts, 12 scenic alpine trails and the only certified tubing hill in the area. Other featured amenities include a completely renovated day lodge with a bar, kitchen and dining facilities.

Elk Ridge, approximately 37 acres, is nestled near the southwestern entrance to the Grand Canyon just minutes away from Williams, Arizona. Directions: Once you have arrived Williams (approximately 32 miles west of Flagstaff) take 4th Street south, which becomes Perkinsville Rd., approximately 2.5 miles to Ski Run Road (FS Road 106) Take Ski Run Road 1.5 miles to Elk Ridge. Chains or 4WD may be required during heavy snow.

Ski Area Office/Sales Information: 2467 S. Perkinsville Rd Williams, Arizona 86046 (928)-814-5038 [email protected] elkridgeski.com

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11 Flagstaff Winter Equipment Rental Suppliers

There are many locations in downtown Flagstaff to rent winter recreation equipment. Save time when you get to the slopes and have your rented gear already in hand. Whether you need a pair of snowshoes, downhill skis or the gear plus the snow-proof apparel; there is a shop in town to get you outfitted for a day of snow play.

Aspen Sports Humphrey Summit Ski 15 N. San Francisco St. 505 N. Beaver St. (928) 779-1935 (928) 779-1308 flagstaffsportinggoods.com humphreysummitski.com Rents: snowboards Rents: downhill Skis, snowboards, snowshoes Babbitt’s Backcountry Outfitters 12 E. Aspen Ave Nordic Nook at Kickstand Kafe (928) 774-4775 719 N. Humphreys St. Rents: snowshoes (928) 779-3360 Kickstandkafe.com/nook.php First Chair Rental Shop Rents: Cross country skis, snowshoes 612 N. Humphreys St. (928) 556-9096 Oncore Skate & Snow firstchairrentals.com 123 W. Birch Ave. #106 Rents: downhill skis, snowboards (928) 774-2673 oncoreskateandsnow.com Flagstaff Ski Haus Rents: high-end demo snowboards 801 N. Humphreys St. (928) 774-7671 Peace Surplus flagstaffskiandsnowboardrental.com 14 W. Route 66 Rents: downhill skis, snowboards, ski (928) 779-4521 apparel, gloves and goggles peacesurplus.com Rents: downhill skis, snowboards, cross country skis, snowshoes

12 Winter Recreation Safety Tips

• Find a safe spot to sled: A good hill has a wide gentle slope. Steep hills cause high speed and you could lose control. The bottom should end in a long flat area so the sled has enough room to stop. • Look for hidden dangers. Check for buried holes, roots, tree stumps, fences, and barbed wire. Avoid trees by choosing an area free of trees. • Sled in the daytime. Dusk is the most dangerous time to sled. • Keep away from frozen water. The ice on ponds, streams and lakes may not be strong enough and you could fall through. • Wear bright, warm, easy-to-spot clothing. Dress comfortably and in layers, as loose clothing traps air and is warmer. Wet clothing can dangerous because it does not protect you, and your skin can freeze. Keep an extra blanket in the car if traveling. • Wear a helmet. There are fewer head injuries among people who wear helmets. • Move out of the way quickly once you reach the bottom of the hill. Walk up the side of the hill out of traffic. Do not start down the hill until the people in front are safely out of the way. • Plan for emergencies. Sledding by yourself can be dangerous. Friends can get help. -- Source: Flagstaff Medical Center/Air Medical Journal

For additional information and safety tips please contact:

Flagstaff Medical Center (928) 779-3366 flagstaffmedicalcenter.com

Safe Kids Coalition of Coconino County (928) 679-7261 or (928) 679-7262 coconino.az.gov

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