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In this Issue
February 2005


NORDIC NOMAD
Pro Nordic Centers Within Driving Distance
By Tim Kane

If you desire rentals, lessons, and a more controlled environment where ski patrols, well marked and professionally groomed trails, and warming huts and lodges to eat lunch and warm the toes exist, then you may want to consider the following ski touring centers that are within a two-hour driving distance one-way from Brookfield.

Windblown Cross-Country Ski Area
Routes 123 & 124
New Ipswich, New Hampshire
www.windblownxc.com
(603) 878-2869
Fabulous skiing!

Prospect Mountain Cross-Country Ski Center
Route 9
Woodford, Vermont
www.prospectmountain.com
(802) 442-2575
Prospect Mountain maintains 30+ kilometers of trails. When the snow begins to fall, the trails are expertly groomed for both skate and classical cross-country skiing. Most trails have tracks set on either side with a wide skating lane in the center. There are also special snowshoeing and classical skiing trails. Trail difficulties range from beginner to extreme expert. There is an extensive backcountry trail system which extends from Prospect's trails through the Green Mountain National Forest.

Butternut Cross Country
Route 23
Great Barrington, MA
butternutxc@aol.com
413-528-0610
The perfect choice for families who want to combine cross country with downhill skiing. Ideal for a weekend getaway in the Berkshires.

Canterbury Farm
1986 Fred Snow Road
Becket, MA 01223
(413) 623-0100
www.Canterbury-Farms.com

Glendale Glide Cross Country Ski Area
Glendale Road
Southampton, MA
(413) 527-0164

Maple Corner Farm
794 Beech Hill Road
Granville, MA
413-357-6697
Explore this 500-acre family farm. Scenic trails for all abilities through fields and forest. Professionally groomed for traditional and skating. Close to Springfield and Hartford.

Northfield Mountain XC
99 Millers Falls Road
Northfield, MA
www.nu.com/Northfield
800-859-2960
With easy access from Boston, Hartford and Worcester. Northfield offers grooming, outstanding trail design and a friendly staff. Trails for all abilities.

Notchview Reservation
83 Old Route 9
Windsor MA
413-684-0148
Traditional xc skiing on a 3,100-acre reserve. 2000-foot elevation means better snow. Wide variety of scenic trails through forest and field. Trail side shelters.

Stump Sprouts
64 West Hill Road
Hawley, MA
www.stumpsprouts.com
413-339-4265
Hand built lodge, fireplace, cozy bunkrooms, recreation room, magnificent vistas, sauna, real home cooking, vegetarians accommodated, high elevation. Open year round for weddings, retreats, and reunion.

XC Resources
http://www.nhliving.com/xcountry
http://www.vtliving.com/xcountry

 


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