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trip report, Norsk (New London, NH) Jan 29
My wife and I did a day trip yesterday to Norsk, in New London, NH.
We've often skied there while staying at the Follansbee Inn in North Sutton, but this was our first attempt at a day trip from here in northern MA (Westford, not far from Lowell)). Very good conditions and beautiful weather (light top was enough; my sweater stayed tied around my waist all day). There were a couple thin spots in the tracks in the most exposed areas of the flats -- part of the return half of Scorpio (on the golf course), some of the Airport Loop, and one spot on Pit Road. But those were fine outside the tracks, and everything else was beautiful. And it didn't seem to want to deteriorate -- Bear is a heavily used connector between two parts of the trail system, but the tracks there were still in great shape at 4:30. Based on how busy the parking lots, the ski shop, and the outside ski racks were, there were a lot of skiers there, but I didn't seem to find them on the trails -- the biggest backup of the day for me was at one intersection where I waited for a couple with two little kids to finish crossing, and they were being good staying all to one side of the trail. And unlike many who post here, I'm not an expert; I spent the day on green and not-too-difficult blue trails, which I'd expect to be the crowded spots if any are. With the whole system open, I guess people had just spread out pretty well. So all in all, an excellent day skiing! Lunch at the country club's restaurant was also excellent, but be aware that the Monte Cristo sandwich (a real one, batter-dipped and deep-fried, not just French toast style) is _filling_! Good fuel for the day, but I did start the afternoon tour at a, hmmm, leisurely pace . . . :-) -- ***** I'm sure I parked my opinions somewhere around here. ***** Lee Derbenwick Lucent Technologies / Bell Labs, Westford, MA, USA |
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I was there today and John has done a good job grooming what he has .A
beautiful low key day skatig with my wife. Fitzgerald "Lee Derbenwick" wrote in message ... My wife and I did a day trip yesterday to Norsk, in New London, NH. We've often skied there while staying at the Follansbee Inn in North Sutton, but this was our first attempt at a day trip from here in northern MA (Westford, not far from Lowell)). Very good conditions and beautiful weather (light top was enough; my sweater stayed tied around my waist all day). There were a couple thin spots in the tracks in the most exposed areas of the flats -- part of the return half of Scorpio (on the golf course), some of the Airport Loop, and one spot on Pit Road. But those were fine outside the tracks, and everything else was beautiful. And it didn't seem to want to deteriorate -- Bear is a heavily used connector between two parts of the trail system, but the tracks there were still in great shape at 4:30. Based on how busy the parking lots, the ski shop, and the outside ski racks were, there were a lot of skiers there, but I didn't seem to find them on the trails -- the biggest backup of the day for me was at one intersection where I waited for a couple with two little kids to finish crossing, and they were being good staying all to one side of the trail. And unlike many who post here, I'm not an expert; I spent the day on green and not-too-difficult blue trails, which I'd expect to be the crowded spots if any are. With the whole system open, I guess people had just spread out pretty well. So all in all, an excellent day skiing! Lunch at the country club's restaurant was also excellent, but be aware that the Monte Cristo sandwich (a real one, batter-dipped and deep-fried, not just French toast style) is _filling_! Good fuel for the day, but I did start the afternoon tour at a, hmmm, leisurely pace . . . :-) -- ***** I'm sure I parked my opinions somewhere around here. ***** Lee Derbenwick Lucent Technologies / Bell Labs, Westford, MA, USA |
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I live about 1/2 hour from New London, NH. I'm a novice skier and haven't
gone to a Nordic park yet. I was just looking at Norsk's website today and was wondering what they had vs. the local park trails that I have for free. I do want to take a loop trail- I still am afraid of going too far away from the car. I'm like the horse looking for the barn still, but I love the workout. I definably want to take some lessons to gain control and it is nice to find other skiers. I probably will go during the week and take advantage of the resident discounts. I'm lucky to live in NH- Everyone was out today, Sunny 25 degrees, 12" base- Hikers, snow shoers, skiers and skaters all at the local muni park. Barriers so the snow mobiles stay out, but some obviously helped pack the trail down. Diane "Lee Derbenwick" wrote in message ... My wife and I did a day trip yesterday to Norsk, in New London, NH. We've often skied there while staying at the Follansbee Inn in North Sutton, but this was our first attempt at a day trip from here in northern MA (Westford, not far from Lowell)). Very good conditions and beautiful weather (light top was enough; my sweater stayed tied around my waist all day). There were a couple thin spots in the tracks in the most exposed areas of the flats -- part of the return half of Scorpio (on the golf course), some of the Airport Loop, and one spot on Pit Road. But those were fine outside the tracks, and everything else was beautiful. And it didn't seem to want to deteriorate -- Bear is a heavily used connector between two parts of the trail system, but the tracks there were still in great shape at 4:30. Based on how busy the parking lots, the ski shop, and the outside ski racks were, there were a lot of skiers there, but I didn't seem to find them on the trails -- the biggest backup of the day for me was at one intersection where I waited for a couple with two little kids to finish crossing, and they were being good staying all to one side of the trail. And unlike many who post here, I'm not an expert; I spent the day on green and not-too-difficult blue trails, which I'd expect to be the crowded spots if any are. With the whole system open, I guess people had just spread out pretty well. So all in all, an excellent day skiing! Lunch at the country club's restaurant was also excellent, but be aware that the Monte Cristo sandwich (a real one, batter-dipped and deep-fried, not just French toast style) is _filling_! Good fuel for the day, but I did start the afternoon tour at a, hmmm, leisurely pace . . . :-) -- ***** I'm sure I parked my opinions somewhere around here. ***** Lee Derbenwick Lucent Technologies / Bell Labs, Westford, MA, USA |
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Taking lessons is a great way to get more comfortable on skis. Maureen at
Norsk does a great job with all levels. Fitzgerald |
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that is what I want- I'll need to check the schedule for classes.
We were talking about this at work today. We have many trails to ski on here, but many times I want to ski when I can't find a buddy to go with me- at least at the Center I wouldn't be alone should something happen. diane "Fitzgerald" wrote in message ... Taking lessons is a great way to get more comfortable on skis. Maureen at Norsk does a great job with all levels. Fitzgerald |
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