Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center Ready for Winter

Pinkham Notch, NH—With snow already falling around Mt. Washington, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center is set for winter with a full event schedule on tap highlighted by Nordic Meisters and the Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure.

Even though it’s only early November, one of the ski school instructors has already been out skiing in the meadow after an overnight snowfall in anticipation of opening day in early December. Once the snow flies, either natural or manmade, Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center offers a full slate of events throughout the winter for people looking to try cross country skiing and snowshoeing for the first time, for active families on vacation and for serious racers.

A complete event listing is available here. Here are some highlights:

Nordic Meisters, Tuesdays, January 2, 2007 – February 27, 2007:
Now in its twelfth season, Nordic Meisters is the largest weekly citizens’ cross country race series in the country. Each week more than 100 competitors of all abilities ski a designated loop in hopes of bettering their time. Nordic Meisters is a community event and every season skiers from all walks of life schedule their workweek just so they can compete in Nordic Meisters.

TD Banknorth Great Glen To Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure, Sunday, March 4, 2007:
Part of the TD Banknorth New England Marathon Series, the Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure is a point-to-point 50km or 25km ski tour, race and relay around the Northern White Mountains. Featuring one of the most challenging and scenic courses in the country, the Great Glen to Bretton Woods Nordic Adventure draws more than 500 skiers annually ranging in age from 14 to 74.

Other Events:
Christmas on Snow, Saturday, December 16, 2006: A day for kids to get ready for the holiday season! Reindeer Relay, Scavenger Hunt, Trim the Tree, and Snowman Contest.
Winter Feels Good, Saturday, January 6, 2007: First time cross country skiers are treated to free lessons and clinics after 1:00 p.m.
Women’s Winter Fun, Friday - Saturday, January 12 -13, 2007: Two days designed by women for women with wine tasting, clinics and more.
Great Glen Nordic 300, Sunday, February 4, 2007: Teams of two work together to ski as many laps as possible in 300 minutes.
Glide & Slide, Sunday, February 25, 2007: Kids under 13 ski free with a parent. Plus, games, a scavenger hunt and relay races.