Beginner Ski Tour

Beginner Ski Tour

Date: Tuesday February 20, 2024
Destination: Meissner Sno-Park
Skill Level: Beginner
Category: Classic, Groomed Trails

Duration: 2 hours on the trail, approximately 30 min drive time each way to destination from Bend.

Route: An easy 3.5 miles on groomed trails; Tangent to Pinedrops and returning on Ponderosa. Total time on trail will be about 1.5-2 hours with a total elevation change of about 250 feet. Route subject to changed due to snow conditions and weather.

What to Bring:

Ski Equipment:
Appropriate classic ski equipment for groomed tracks: 65 mm width skis or less to fit in the tracks.  Wider skis are OK, but they will not fit in the tracks so you will be skiing in the skating lane.

Gear:
- Clothing to match the forecasted conditions; Proper winter clothing (no cotton)!
- Water, snack.
- A smile

Map:
https://meissnernordic.org/trails/

https://meissnernordic.org/wp-content/uploads/meissner-sno-park-trails.pdf

Weather Forecast & Conditions:

https://meissnernordic.org/weather/