Author Archives: Chris Hughes

Greetings!

We finally have enough snow to groom and track-set. It looks like it should be a good weekend for skiing, with more snow on the way. The attached picture was sent from the trail this afternoon.

The snow has arrived just in time for our second Ski Club Trail Exchange of the season. Our first one wraps up tomorrow, but we will see if we can reschedule it for mid-February.

Sauble Beach Ski Club                     January 19 to 26

Bruce Ski Club                                   January 27 to February 2

Glenelg Ski Club *                            February 3 to 9

* As the Glenelg Ski Club does not obtain their insurance through Cross Country Canada, members of other ski clubs must sign and drop off a waiver at the at the main parking lot (Hamilton Lane & Concession 8). The waiver is available on their website here: http://www.glenelgnordicskiclub.org/?page_id=34

This would be a good time to renew your OSCCSC Ski Club membership if you have not already done so. You can do that at our website:

https://massiehills.com/

Have a great weekend, see you on the trails.

Thanks,

Chris

Greetings.

The Massie Hills Ski Trails are now open on a thin snow base. Some of the trails have been track-set. We are hoping for more snow so that the trail crew can track-set all the trails. If you are out this weekend make sure you bundle up and watch for frostbite on exposed skin.

Thanks,

Chris

Greetings.

Grooming staff were out today flattening what snow we do have at the Massie Hills Trails. They have advised me that it is not yet safe to ski on the trails as there is not enough snow. We will be sure to let you know as soon as the trails are groomed and ready to ski.

Thanks,

Chris

Greetings.

Even the most optimistic among us will have to admit that the 2017-18 cross country ski season is well and truly over.

I would once again like to express my gratitude to our dedicated volunteer trail groomers. When we had lots of snow the trails were in excellent shape, and when there was not quite enough snow they made do with what they had. I would also like to thank our Treasurer and Membership Co-ordinator who make sure that the money is looked after and that you get the buttons and stickers you need.

Finally I would also like to thank you, our ski club members, who make this all possible. Without you signing up every fall there would be no ski club. I don’t know about you, but I love the woods in winter and being out there on skis is one of the best ways to enjoy the peace and serenity of the winter woods.

Have a great off-season, I will be back in touch next fall.

Thanks,

Chris