Winter Trails Day
Posted on December 26, 2013 by
Snowboarding and downhill skiing get more attention, but cross country skiing and snowshoeing are two terrific winter activities that you should not overlook. In addition to being a fun way to get out in nature, they are also great options for staying in shape over the winter. And, the learning curve is relatively small - especially compared to their downhill cousins - allowing you to jump right in.
The 19th annual Winter Trails Day, on January 11, 2014, is a nationwide event meant to introduce these fun activities to people of all ages. The event is held at nearly 100 venues, including resorts, nordic centers, trail systems and state and national parks. Equipment rental fees and trail fees are free for this event. 11,000 kids and adults each year participate in Winter Trails Day. You can find many of the participating venues listed below. Members of Xploritall can add these places to their wishlist to create their own custom travel guides (Register for free).
Obviously the experience, size, and scope will vary by venue. Many venues will offer both snowshoeing AND cross country skiing, while some will only be offering snowshoeing. You can contact the venue directly if you need more details.
>> Register for Winter Trails Day here (some venues may require additional registration)
For information about Winter Trails please visit the Winter Trails Day website, or contact Reese Brown rbrown@snowsports.org or 802-236-3021.
Alaska
Reflections Lake - Palmer Hay Flats
California
Bear Valley Cross Country
Carson Pass Sno-Park
Kirkwood Cross Country and Snowshoe Center
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Resort
Yosemite Badger Pass Cross-Country Center & Ski School
Colorado
Devil's Thumb Ranch
Keystone Resort Nordic Center
Pagosa Springs Golf Course
Vista Verde Guest Ranch
Idaho
East Mink Creek Nordic Center
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Tamarack Resort
Maine
Carter's XC Ski Center
Maine Huts & Trails
Rangeley Lakes Trails Center
Massachusetts
Canterbury Farm Cross Country Ski Center
Hilltop Orchards
Northfield Mountain Cross Country Ski Area
Notchview Reservation
Weston Ski Track
Michigan
Boyne Mountain Nordic Center
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa
Michigan Tech Trails & Recreational Forest
Rapid River National Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trail
Superior Snowshoe Walks
TART Trails/Timber Ridge Resort
USFS Soldier Lake Campground Day Use Area
Minnesota
Fort Snelling State Park Picnic Shelter A
Giants Ridge Ski Area
Golden Eagle Lodge Nordic Center
Maplelag Resort
MSUM Regional Science Center
Spirit Mountain Nordic Center
Montana
Blacktail Mtn. X-C Ski Trails
Glacier National Park Apgar Visitor Center
Izaak Walton Inn
Lone Mountain Guest Ranch
Montana Discovery Foundation Moonlight Hike
Swan Ecosystem Center
New Hampshire
Bretton Woods Nordic Center
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Jackson Cross Country
New Jersey
High Point Cross Country Ski Center
New York
Adirondack Mountain Club Winterfest - Heart Lake
Ellicott Creek Park
Knox Farm State Park
Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center
Taconic Outdoor Education Center - Winterfest at Fahnestock State Park
North Carolina
Sugar Mountain Resort
Oregon
Teacup Nordic
White River Snow Park
Pennsylvania
Canoe Creek State Park
Hills Creek State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Liberty Mountain
Nescopeck State Park
Utah
Ogden Nordic Winter Trails
Soldier Hollow XC
Vermont
Blueberry Hill Inn
Blueberry Lake
Bolton Valley Nordic Center
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Jay Peak Nordic and Snowshoe Center
Mountain Top Inn & Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center
Ole's Cross Country Ski Center
Rikert Nordic Center
Smugglers' Notch Resort Nordic Ski and Snowboard Center
Strafford Nordic Center
Woodstock Nordic Center
Washington
49 Degrees North Nordic Center
Mountaineers Snoqualmie Campus
West Virginia
White Grass Touring Center
Wisconsin
Justin Trails Resort
Madison Parks Candlelight Snowshoe/Hike
Minocqua Winter Park & Nordic Center
Phillips School Forest
The 19th annual Winter Trails Day, on January 11, 2014, is a nationwide event meant to introduce these fun activities to people of all ages. The event is held at nearly 100 venues, including resorts, nordic centers, trail systems and state and national parks. Equipment rental fees and trail fees are free for this event. 11,000 kids and adults each year participate in Winter Trails Day. You can find many of the participating venues listed below. Members of Xploritall can add these places to their wishlist to create their own custom travel guides (Register for free).
Obviously the experience, size, and scope will vary by venue. Many venues will offer both snowshoeing AND cross country skiing, while some will only be offering snowshoeing. You can contact the venue directly if you need more details.
>> Register for Winter Trails Day here (some venues may require additional registration)
For information about Winter Trails please visit the Winter Trails Day website, or contact Reese Brown rbrown@snowsports.org or 802-236-3021.
Alaska
Reflections Lake - Palmer Hay Flats
California
Bear Valley Cross Country
Carson Pass Sno-Park
Kirkwood Cross Country and Snowshoe Center
Lassen Volcanic National Park
Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area
Tahoe Donner Cross Country Ski Resort
Yosemite Badger Pass Cross-Country Center & Ski School
Colorado
Devil's Thumb Ranch
Keystone Resort Nordic Center
Pagosa Springs Golf Course
Vista Verde Guest Ranch
Idaho
East Mink Creek Nordic Center
Schweitzer Mountain Resort
Tamarack Resort
Maine
Carter's XC Ski Center
Maine Huts & Trails
Rangeley Lakes Trails Center
Massachusetts
Canterbury Farm Cross Country Ski Center
Hilltop Orchards
Northfield Mountain Cross Country Ski Area
Notchview Reservation
Weston Ski Track
Michigan
Boyne Mountain Nordic Center
Cross Country Ski Headquarters
Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa
Michigan Tech Trails & Recreational Forest
Rapid River National Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe Trail
Superior Snowshoe Walks
TART Trails/Timber Ridge Resort
USFS Soldier Lake Campground Day Use Area
Minnesota
Fort Snelling State Park Picnic Shelter A
Giants Ridge Ski Area
Golden Eagle Lodge Nordic Center
Maplelag Resort
MSUM Regional Science Center
Spirit Mountain Nordic Center
Montana
Blacktail Mtn. X-C Ski Trails
Glacier National Park Apgar Visitor Center
Izaak Walton Inn
Lone Mountain Guest Ranch
Montana Discovery Foundation Moonlight Hike
Swan Ecosystem Center
New Hampshire
Bretton Woods Nordic Center
Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center
Jackson Cross Country
New Jersey
High Point Cross Country Ski Center
New York
Adirondack Mountain Club Winterfest - Heart Lake
Ellicott Creek Park
Knox Farm State Park
Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center
Taconic Outdoor Education Center - Winterfest at Fahnestock State Park
North Carolina
Sugar Mountain Resort
Oregon
Teacup Nordic
White River Snow Park
Pennsylvania
Canoe Creek State Park
Hills Creek State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Liberty Mountain
Nescopeck State Park
Utah
Ogden Nordic Winter Trails
Soldier Hollow XC
Vermont
Blueberry Hill Inn
Blueberry Lake
Bolton Valley Nordic Center
Craftsbury Outdoor Center
Jay Peak Nordic and Snowshoe Center
Mountain Top Inn & Resort Nordic Ski & Snowshoe Center
Ole's Cross Country Ski Center
Rikert Nordic Center
Smugglers' Notch Resort Nordic Ski and Snowboard Center
Strafford Nordic Center
Woodstock Nordic Center
Washington
49 Degrees North Nordic Center
Mountaineers Snoqualmie Campus
West Virginia
White Grass Touring Center
Wisconsin
Justin Trails Resort
Madison Parks Candlelight Snowshoe/Hike
Minocqua Winter Park & Nordic Center
Phillips School Forest
