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North Star Volunteers at Cities of Lakes Loppet, February, 2009 (Photo Courtesy Gerry M)

Skiing at Maplelag, January 2009 (Photo Courtesy Maplelag)

WW Outing with Norm O, January 2009 (Photo Courtesy Sally R)

NSSTC February 2010 Meeting WHEN: Tuesday, February 9, 7 p.m.—9 p.m. WHERE: University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Avenue SE, Minneapolis, (612) 331-5988. Google Maps Mapquest PROGRAM: Late Winter Tips From Skinny Ski Founder   Skinny Ski Founder Bruce Adelsman will share tips on the best places for late winter skiing in the area. NSSTC monthly meetings are always open to general public, especially persons interested in Membership. There is no formal program for the November meeting. About Us Overview of member benefits Open letter to potential members Club History Trail development opportunities Schedule of year-round events Club constitution Club policies Try Us Before Joining Attend a meeting or event, click here for a schedule. Participate in a Day Trip (overnight trips are reserved for members), click here for a schedule. Check out the New Member page to see how the club works and what services are available to members. To Join Complete and return a Membership Form or better yet, sign up at one of our meetings. it will be your best investment of $20 ever. For questions about membership, e-mail Membership@north-stars.org. Top Tips Layer clothes to keep warm and dry Creative safety equipment Winter recreation safety Waxing for classical (diagonal stride) skis (NOTE: This page looks better in print than it appears here.) From MasterSkier.com: It's OK to Have Sore Muscles From MasterSkier.com: Spread the Love of XC Skiing From MasterSkier.com: Ski For The Joy of Skiing From MasterSkier.com: The Classic Fundamentals  From MasterSkier.com: One of Canada's Finest Resorts (Stokely Creek) From MidwestWeekends.com: Candlelight Skiing Events in the Upper Midwest

Upcoming Events Wednesday, Jan 27 - Sunday, Jan 31 {A} Ski Gunflint Trails. Join 8-10 others to ski the Gunflint Trails and the Banadad Wilderness ski trail with great accommodations and food at the famed Gunflint Lodge. Trip is intended for intermediate skiers.Included in the trip are: 4 nights lodging, all breakfasts at the Lodge, wine and cheese Wed. eve upon arrival, 2 evenings meals in the cabins, a sauna in each cabin and new outdoor hot tub. At your own expense: 2 dinners at the Lodge, Gunflint trails ski pass, trail lunch/snacks or the Lodge café. Approximate trip cost: $340. Send waiver and $150 deposit to Connie W. FFI: Pam M or Connie W Saturday, Jan 30 {A} Ski The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. Meet at 10:00 a.m. in the Oswald Visitor Center. The Arboretum cross-country trail system offers nearly 10 miles of classic only ski trails. After skiing, lunch and hot chocolate will be available in the restaurant at the visitor center. Non-member entrance fee to the arboretum in $9. Dan M Friday, Jan 29 - Sunday, Jan 31 Ski Suomi Hills at Camp Hiawatha. Join us for the 22nd edition of this perennial favorite featuring the exceptional skiing at Suomi Hills and several other great trail systems in the Grand Rapids area. The trip is very reasonably priced at about $85 for food and lodging for the weekend. The camp features a new dining hall, a hot sauna, and a retreat center to facilitate socializing. Due to the hilly terrain and remote trails, this trip is not recommended for novice skiers. Limit is 50; deposit of $30 per person due by Jan.19. Send trip waivers and deposits (checks made payable to Pete Hawkins) to: Soumi Hills Ski Trip,c/o Belinda M,  Roseville, MN 55113 . FFI:Pete or Kathy H Wednesday, Feb 3 {WW} Lebanon Hills Regional Park. Meet at 9:45 am at the Visitor Center, ski at 10. Entrance is the same as Schulz Lake Beach, 860 Cliff Road, Eagan; near Cliff & Dodd Roads --- Snowshoe or Hike if the skiing is poor. Contact Bryce and Sally R Thursday, Feb 4 {A} Thursday Under the Lights Ski. Battle Creek Regional Park. Meet between 6:30 - 7 PM at the parking area on Winthrop St. This is a snow we go event. Check the message board for changes due to snow conditions. Stephanie C Friday, Feb 5 - Sunday, Feb 7 {AK} Kathio State Park/Camp Onomia. A wonderful trip for families! Singles, grandparents and anyone who loves children and/or skiing are welcome. Skiing at all levels and a super sliding hill are available at Kathio State Park, three miles from the camp. Swim, skate, play in the game room, and socialize at the camp. Families with children have their own rooms. Cost is approximately $90/adult; kids are pro-rated according to age. Send deposit of $30 per person or $60 per family to John C, St. Paul, MN 55105. FFI: Cindy P or John C Friday, Feb 5 - Sunday, Feb 7 {A} Ski North Central Minnesota. Lodging at a rustic log cabin outside of Nevis, Minnesota - a beautiful setting on a ridge between 2 lakes. Skiing at Soaring Eagle(Park Rapids), Itasca State Park, Shingobee, Bemidji State Park, Buena Vista, Spider/Crow Wing Lakes and areas north of Bemidji. Our weekend begins Friday at 7:00 p.m with wine and cheese at the cabin. Saturday/Sunday breakfasts and Saturday dinner with wine is included in the cost of $75/person. If all participants are available, the trip can be extended to arrive Thursday evening. Meals then will include Friday breakfast and dinner at a cost of $90/person. Bring your own lunch fixings. Men will use outhouse, ladies will be able to use in cabin facility. Sauna available. Send waiver and $75.00 to Duane A. Friday, Feb 5 - Sunday, Feb 7 {A} Ski North Shore Trails. Twelve North Stars will enjoy the comfort of Gooseberry Trailsides where we can ski out the door into Gooseberry State Park. Each unit has a full kitchen and 2 bedrooms. Four people will be assigned to a unit. Bring your own breakfasts and lunches. We will share the food for the Saturday dinner which we will all eat together in the Windigo unit. Trip cost is $130. Mail check and waiver to Larry K or sign up at the November meeting. FFI Larry and Cindy K Saturday, Feb 6 {A} If there's snow, we go!  Meet between 930am - 10am at Visitors Center at Hyland Park in Bloomington ready to ski at 1000am. Lunch afterwards at Perkins at 494 & France. Check Message Board for any last minute updates. FFI: John S (one of the club's more charismatic members) Sunday, Feb 7 {A} NSSTC Volunteer Rest Stop at City of Lakes Loppet. Help the NSSTC staff the Wirth Beach Refreshment Stop at the City of Lakes Loppet. FFI: Chris S Tuesday, Feb 9 {A} February All Club Meeting. See details on left. Wednesday, Feb 10 {A} Looking for Good Snow. Prior to Wednesday an e-mail will be sent out about meeting time and place and where to eat or bag lunch. Hopefully where there is snow to ski or snowshoe. Contact: Ann M or Bruce J Thursday, Feb 11 {A} Under the Lights Ski. Hyland Lake Park. Meet at the Visitor Center between 6:30 - 7 PM. Fee/pass required. This is a snow we go event. Check the message board for changes due to snow conditions. Stephanie C Saturday, Feb 13 - Tuesday, Feb 23 {A} Ski the Laurentian Mountain Region of Quebec and Quebec City. See details below. CONTACT TRIP LEADERS FOR AVAILABILITY!   Hot News Items 2010 EXTENDED TRIPS Valdavid, Quebec February 12 - February 23, 2010 Trip leaders are Jane N and Pat McN. Click here for more information. Silverstar, British Columbia Feb 27 - March 6, 2010 Trip leaders are Former President Kathy K and Former President John D. Click here for more information. Canmore, Alberta     March 6 - March 14, 2010 Trip leaders are Janet J and Maureen S. Click here for more information. Click here to see pictures from the 2008 version of this trip. Sjusjoen, Norway March 13 - 21,2010 (and optional March 21 - 28 ) Leader is Solveig O. Click here for more information.