Join us for an easy day of cross country skiing at Craftsbury, one of the larger xc skiing areas in the Northeast. The scenery is spectacular, remote and quintessential Vermont. They have an extensive network of easy to moderate trails, ideal for a first outing of the season. We will ski a few loops on the easier trails. Craftsbury is equipped with some snow making. Even in a low snow year, they are good at filling in bare spots and keeping the trails in good shape. Other than a few snacks, food options are limited, bring your own lunch and a water bottle you can fill up for the trails. After skiing we will head to ‘Positive Pie’ in Hardwick for food and drinks.

Rates are quite affordable, a day trail pass costs $10 and skis/boots/poles can be rented for $15 for the day. More information at http://www.craftsbury.com/skiing/nordic-center/nordic-center-home/. If there is no snow we might do a moderate hike instead (Elmore Mtn close to Morrisville). Rain or inclement weather will cancel.

Leaving Hardwick, VT and going North on Route 14, take a right turn at the "Craftsbury Outdoor Center 6 miles" sign (South Craftsbury Road). Pass through Craftsbury Village, go up a hill, through the village of Craftsbury Common (a collection of white houses at the top of the hill). Continue out of town approximately 3/4 mile past the Common. Follow the sign ”Craftsbury Outdoor Center” and  bear right onto a dirt road (from here on, just follow the signs). Continue winding on the dirt road for just under 1.25 miles and turn right onto Lost Nation Road. The touring center is located approximately 0.6 miles down the road. You will see a large Craftsbury Outdoor Center sign. We will meet inside the touring center (a new wooden building).