Saturday November 8th, 2008
Porky Gulch Classic
Event fee: $65 prior to race day; $80 Day of race.
The Porky Gulch Classic is the most diverse cycling race in New England. The champion can claim the title of Best All Around Cyclist in New England. It's three stages over two days in the most unique venues in New England.
Three stages over two days: The Toughest Two, the Storyland Criterium and the Rockpile Rampage.
Visit www.porkygulchclassic.com for complete details and race schedule.
Saturday November 29th, 2008
Great Glen Craft Fair
Over 30 crafters under one roof. Raffle and bake sale to benefit Androscoggin Valley BKL Jr. Skiers. Join the Fun!
Saturday December 6th, 2008
Atomic Sprints at Great Glen
Event fee: $10 DOR
Even if Mother Nature doesn't cooperate, the Great Glen Trails snowmakers will open up the Geepers Loop for the first race of the season. This sprint race is for all ages and abilities. The format is individual, freestyle. The entry fee will cover an afternoon trail pass: good from 12-4 PM. This is an ideal spectator event!
Monday December 29th, 2008
Penguins & Polar Bears, Session #1
Event fee: $99 per session, includes trail pass and rentals
Ski Camps for Kids!
Join Pauly the Penguin and Percy the Polar Bear for fun on snow!
Penguins and Polar Bears are pure fun on snow. Games, challenges and exploration are what these special camps are all about. Both Penguins and Polar Bears are led by the Great Glen Trails Ski School staff and the camp director is Olympian Sue Wemyss.
Tuesday January 6th, 2009
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its fourteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Saturday January 10th, 2009
Winter Feels Good
As part of the nationwide program, Winter Feels Good, Great Glen Trails will offer free cross country skiing and snowshoeing to first timers on Saturday, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Full Moon & Owl Snowshoe Tour
Tour Great Glen Trails at night on snowshoes with a naturalist from Tin Mountain Conservation Center. We'll learn about the forest at night and look for owls. Snowshoes will be provided.
Tuesday January 13th, 2009
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its fourteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Saturday January 17th, 2009
Women's Winter Escape
A snow country getaway for women only, this weekend is designed by women for women and will feature cross country ski clinics, wine tasting, a fashion show, yoga, dog sled rides and more. Women’s Winter Escape is a women-only winter getaway focused on fun, relaxation and learning. Featuring world-class instruction from former Olympians and NCAA All-Americans, the cross country ski clinics are designed for all ability levels.
Click here for more details and weekend schedule.
Nordic Demo Day
Today is the day to try that new equipment you have been eyeing. We will have the latest demo gear from Atomic, Rossignol, Salomon, Fischer, Tubbs and more! Company representatives will be here to answer your questions. Demo use is free with a trail pass.
Tuesday January 20th, 2009
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its fourteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Tuesday January 27th, 2009
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its fourteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Tuesday February 3rd, 2009
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its fourteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Friday February 6th, 2009
Go Red
February is heart month! Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer in women? Red is the color of the day, so come wearing your best red sweater or outfit and recieve 50% off trail passes, rentals and a Go Red Dress pin. Help raise heart disease awareness.
Sunday February 8th, 2009
Great Glen Nordic 300
Event fee: Team of 4: $80 / Team of 2: $50 / Solo: $40
300 minutes of bumper to bumper Nordic racing!
It's the ultimate test of Nordic skiing endurance!
The Great Glen Nordic 300 is a 5-hour cross country ski race. Borrowing from Great Glen Trails’ signature summer mountain biking event, the 24 Hours of Great Glen, the goal of the competitors in the Great Glen Nordic 300 is to ski as many laps as possible in 5 hours.
Comepetitors may race as teams of 4, teams of 2 or solo. All registrants will receive a trail pass good for Saturday, February 7, so they can preview the course.
Tuesday February 10th, 2009
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its fourteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Monday February 16th, 2009
Penguins & Polar Bears, Session #2
Event fee: $99 per session, includes trail pass and rentals
Ski Camps for Kids!
Join Polly the Penguin and Percy the Polar Bear for fun on snow!
Penguins and Polar Bears are pure fun on snow. Games, challenges and exploration are what these special camps are all about. Both Penguins and Polar Bears are led by the Great Glen Trails Ski School staff and the camp director is Olympian Sue Wemyss.
Tuesday February 24th, 2009
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its fourteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Monday March 2nd, 2009
Pinkham Pursuit
Kennett, Fryeburg and Gorham High Schools. Alpine race at Wildcat, followed by Nordic race at Great Glen Trails.
Alpine race begins at Wildcat at 1:00pm.
Tuesday March 3rd, 2009
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its fourteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Sunday March 8th, 2009
Ski to the Clouds presented by MaxiGlide
North America’s Toughest 10K!
Race begins on the trails at Great Glen Trails and then up to the finish at treeline on the Mt. Washington Auto Road, Ski to the Clouds includes a climb of more than 2200 vertical feet over the final 6 kilometers. The race is a true freestyle event: skiers can use either skating or classic technique. Limited to 150 competitors.
Saturday March 14th, 2009
Carl Johnson Memorial 5K
Event fee: $8, plus trail pass. All proceeds benefit ALS research
You don't have to be a great racer you just have to like fun!
Classic or skate. A fun race with prizes for loudest tights, mystery time (guess your time) and fastest skate and classic time. All proceeds go to the ALS Association. Registration day of at noon. Race starts at 1:30pm.
Nordic Meisters Awards Party
End of the season potluck dinner and huge prize raffle for Nordic Meisters. Bring your best dish to share and your lucky charm!
The three steps to a wet exit in a kayak are "tuck, pull, push". Everyone who kayaks with Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center learns these safety fundamentals. Sign up today - call 603 466 BEEF.