THE WEIRS TIMES & THE COCHECO TIMES, Thursday, February 16, 2012
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If you don’t have snow
in your backyard please believe me that there is snow at your favorite re- sort! Downhill skiing and riding on a mixture of man-made snow and nat- ural snow is wonderful. Nordic centers at high- er elevations have been blessed this winter too. Check out the snow con- ditions report and then jump in your car and have some fun. Don’t let your backyard trick you into being a couch potato! Charlie and I had a
great time at Great Glen Trails cross-country ski- ing. Great Glen Trails is located in Pinkham Notch, at the base of the famous Mount Washington Auto Road. Not only do they have fabulously groomed and tracked trails for cross-country skiing, they have 45ks of snowshoe and 20ks of backcountry skiing trails. Plus, they have a wonderful lodge complete with a full ser- vice ski shop and the Glen View Cafe.
WINTER IS HERE (DON’T MISS IT)! GREAT GLEN TRAILS
were out enjoying the blue bird day. As we took our own skis out of the car we could see below across Rte 16, cross-country ski- ers kicking and gliding into the woods and there were a few dozen people in the tubing park sliding down and marching back up dragging their tubes behind them. Snowshoers were leaving the parking area stomping over the snow up the Aquaduct Loop. Charlie and I skied two
The cross country skiing, snowshoeing and snow tubing at Great Glen Trails is great fun. Find great deals too! Check out the T3-ticket -good for all access trial pass, snow tubing and a SnowCoach ride up the Mount Washington Auto Road for only $69! And you can start your weekend with 2-for-1 Fridays!
The Presidential Moun-
tains boldly filled the vista with a backdrop of bright blue sky! Many people
sessions. The first hour we classic skied and our blue hard wax was dandy. We kept taking right hand turns while following the tracks and this led us to the Great Angel Station where there is a striking view of the mountains. The cabin is truly right at the base of the moun- tains and sits high above See PATENAUDE on 30
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