WE ARE ON: Tennessee Pass Nordic II (experienced-beginner event)

The nordic season is on, and we are starting in the Leadville area, which has nearby terrain that is often an early-winter nordic snowbowl. Tennessee Pass Nordic Center is close to such an area, and the snowfall so far indicates it should be skiable by Thanksgiving, which is their usual opening date. We will ski the trails we can, take in their lovely views, and optionally take a break in the middle to enjoy their excellent and affordable food.

Note there is another club ski at this same location on Saturday.

In order to participate in this event you must carefully read the following in its entirety, read all posts in the comments below, and reply promptly to all direct messages from the event organizer.

You must also complete the club’s activity waiver. This only needs to be done once. The waiver requires your real first name, your real last name, a valid email address, an online signature, and then a click on a confirmation link sent to that email address. This should take only a couple minutes. If you do not complete the waiver within 24 hours of signing up for this event you will be removed from the event. There are good reasons for asking you to perform this basic task, which is to protect the club and its volunteers.

Our route will depend on trail conditions will be discussed in the comments section as the date approaches.

To participate you must have an intermediate level of aerobic/physical fitness (see “Aerobic / physical fitness levels”), and you must be an experienced-beginner level nordic skier (see “Somewhat arbitrary nordic ski skill levels”).

If you have any questions about your ability to do the tour from a fitness or skills standpoint just message the organizer directly. If you cannot finish the tour then getting back to the trailhead is your responsibility.

Given Meetup has effectively broken its meeting location feature, we will be meeting here:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/keB842BKFApmN3iS6
(at the Tennessee Pass Nordic Center; head to the back deck)

In general you must know how to dress properly for the weather and your level of activity, remain hydrated, eat enough food, have working equipment, and other such basics. A complete list can't be provided here. This ain't Denali of course, but you should know how to care for yourself on the trail.

We will be at an altitude of over 10,000 feet; if you are unfamiliar with the potential effects of recreating at altitude you should familiarize yourself with this before the event.

Expected weather and snow conditions will be shared in the comments thread. Please do not post your opinion on conditions or the terrain unless you have recent facts specific to our route. If you decide not to come there is no need to tell the rest of us why you don't think it's going to be fun.

All attendees must be signed up here as Meetup members, which also means minors cannot attend the event. If the tour is full, exceptions can't be made to add more people. Dogs are not permitted on the tour.

Do not expect any messages sent the morning of the event to be seen.

And lastly please be sure to read:

• “Be on time and don't be a flake”
• “Have a good attitude”