Cross Country Skier Magazine

Cross Country Skiing: Building Skills for Fun and Fitness


CALIFORNIA Bear Valley Cross Country www.bearvalleyxc.com	Nestled in the super scenic High Sierra and surrounded by two wilderness areas, Bear Valley Cross Country offers some of the finest striding and skating anywhere! With impeccable grooming, expansive meadows, scenic ridge tops, snowshoeing, sledding, telemarking, backcountry, alpine skiing and lodging within walking distance, Bear Valley offers incredible adventures for everyone. 209/753-2834

CALIFORNIA
Kirkwood Cross Country Center
www.kirkwood.com

Above all the rest with a base elevation of 7,800 feet and 80 km of machine groomed trails, Kirkwood offers unsurpassed scenery and the most exciting terrain in the west. The day lodge houses the ski school, a retail and rental shop including standard track, skate and backcountry skis as well as snowshoes and pulks. Kirkwood Mountain Resort is a full service destination resort. Lodging: 800/967-7500, Cross Country: 209/258-7248

CALIFORNIA
Sorensen’s and Hope Valley Resorts
www.sorensensresort.com

Your resort for all seasons in the Sierra Nevada. Sorensen’s offers cozy housekeeping cabins, many with wood burning stoves, and delicious, homemade cuisine in the Country Café, serving 7 days per week. Located on the eastern edge of beautiful Hope Valley, a perfect spot for XC skiing, snowshoeing, fishing, hiking, biking or just plain relaxing. Conveniently close to Grover Hot Springs State Park, east of Kirkwood and 20 minutes South of Lake Tahoe. For reservations or more information, 800/423-9949

MINNESOTA
Grand Rapids
www.visitgrandrapids.com

The Grand Rapids area in northeastern Minnesota offers a wide variety of relatively undiscovered cross country ski trails. The area's 22 sets of ski trails offer challenge and variety for all skill levels. Standouts in this winter wonderland include the fame Suomi Hills that wind through the Chippewa National Forest and the Sugar Hills trails that traverse the newly designated Forest Legacy Lands. Ski trail information and updated grooming reports are available online all season long at www.visitgrandrapids.com

MONTANA
Lone Mountain Ranch
www.lmranch.com

Experience western hospitality at this award winning guest ranch in the heart of Yellowstone Country. Over 80 km groomed trails, snowshoe trails and naturalist guided ski tours into Yellowstone Park. For downhill skiers, Big Sky Ski Resort is just six miles away. Cozy, comfortable log cabins, renowned cuisine and an old fashioned sleigh ride dinner are all a part of the vacation package. P.O. Box 160069, Big Sky, MT 59716. 800/514-4644,lmr@lmranch.com

MONTANA
Yellowstone Expeditions
www.YellowstoneExpeditions.com

This is the way Yellowstone Park in winter was meant to be experienced. Join our ski and snowshoe guides for an unforgettable Yellowstone adventure. Package tours from our Yurt Camp in the heart of Yellowstone include a variety of terrain for all abilities, wildlife, mud pots and perfect snow. Enjoy the Yurt Camp with private sleeping huts, delicious meals and sauna and camp shower. P.O. Box 865, West Yellowstone, MT 59758, 406/646-9333 or 800/728-9333, info@yellowstoneexpeditions.com


VERMONT Trapp Family Lodge www.trappfamily.com	Home to the country’s first and finest cross country ski center and the family who inspired “The Sound of Music.” Over 100 km of trails wind through 2,700 acres with magnificent mountain views. 700 Trapp Hill Road, Stowe, VT 05672, 800/826-7000

WASHINGTON
Sun Mountain Lodge
www.sunmountainlodge.com

Spectacular mountaintop resort on 3,000 acres. Ski from your door on the famous Methow Valley trail system with 200 km of groomed magic. PSIA fully certified ski school. Full service ski shop with complete rentals. DiRONA Award winning restaurant. Wine Spectator Award winning wine cellar. AAA Four Diamond Award winning guest rooms. Full-service spa. Two hot tubs, ice skating and sleigh rides. 800/572-0493, www.sunmountainlodge.com