30% Beginner Trails

40% Intermediate

30% Advanced

 

 

 

Sunday, April 6, 2008

 

Video (Click)

Sunday, April 6, 2008

 

(Click for wax recommendations)

 

It's time to dust off and lubricate the bike.  We stopped grooming the ski trails unless we get a freak snow storm.  We are focusing on spring and summer activities from now on.  There is geocaching events, a  bluegrass festival, a cross country running camp, summer biathlon, a triathlon, women's (long) weekend out, stargazing,  hunter education, rafting, kayaking, and canoeing.  Stay tuned for updates and on the new construction of the biathlon range on the summer "Events" web page.   

 

Thank you Roy for all the hours of grooming the trails with the Pisten Bully snow cat, and Andy for keeping the access road and parking lots plowed and snow piled with the front end loader.  Indirectly Sylvia serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner makes the whole winter operation complete. 

 

PS  Check with Roy to get some expert advice e.g. waxing, ski tuning, or dog sled rides.

 

ATTENTION SKIERS!!!

(Just in case we get another storm before the season ends)

 

Grooming the ski trails is on-going from early in the morning and through the day when "heavy snow" is occurring.  To provide the best skiing surface, pack, and till the powder snow, it is almost necessary for the skiers to follow the snow cat.  We wait until closer to 9:00 am to start for that reason.  Some of the trails will have new fallen snow until the machine comes back.  It takes (5) hours to groom all the trails.  Sometimes it snows for several days in a row, and on windy days we get snow drifts across the ski trails.  Tell Roy how much you appreciate all his hours of grooming! Hans  

 

 

       

Sunday, March 9, 2008

New York State Biathlon Relay Championships 2008

 

 

Sunday, March 9, 2008

New York State Biathlon Relay Championships 2008

 

Here is Jacquelyn Sunday, 27 Jan. - that must be fun at age 3 1/2!

 

Future US ski team member

 

New for this season is the return of the 8 km Coey Hill trail system.  Negotiations started in September with the director of region 7 for Department of Environmental Conservation are almost finished. 

We are also finishing up a new biathlon range.     

Join the Western NY Biathlon Club (Click here)

 

 

Kevin & Hans at Salmon Hills  December 27, 2007.

Kevin was the chef for the Mohawk High School ski team from Massachusetts holding their training camp at Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center.

 

The National Ski Patrol gets ready for their overnight stay on Coey Hill.

 

Thursday, Feb 15, 2007 or it could be Jan 21, 2008

 

Friday, Feb 16, 2007

 

Roy,  on the trails in Quebec Canada.

Roy Gives Rides at Salmon Hills, check out the Dogsledding link.

 

Check out the Events Calendar for programs this winter.  Now is the time to get your skis stone ground before the season starts.  Send emails to hans@salmonhills.com for details or click on the yellow button in the top right column. 

 

Ski Running Surface Hydrophobicity,  The Salmon Hills Retail Shop  & FIS - The Role of Adequate Nutrition!  Last winter (2006/2007) the Tug Hill Plateau lived up to the claim "the most snow east of the Rockies" with a total of 362" at Salmon Hills.  

We are always looking for new photos to share with new and old

customers.  Please send us your favorite photos so we can share and attract new people to a secret "Winter (summer) Wonderland" at Salmon Hills Outdoor Adventure Center.  We would like to capture families enjoying the outdoors, racers pushing for satisfaction, skijoring, wildlife, special events, snowshoeing, ice climbing, bicycling, kayak/canoeing, etc.   

 

The Bill Koch Youth Ski League skiers between the ages of 6-13 will meet the first time Dec. 3. - Join the "Screamers" every Sunday for fun in the snow!  Diane decided to extend the program to include outdoor

 recreation programs this past spring summer and fall.  Stay tuned.  (For more information on BKYSL click here).  

 Also check out our Events Page We have lots of events planned, and new programs continue to be added. 

 

Marit Bjoergen and Therese Johaug have a fan club at Salmon Hills, and we wish them good luck this winter and next season!!!

 

 What to Bring or purchase in our retail shop!

 

Brunch & Dinner or (in our cafeteria)

Mitts or Gloves                                      Water Bottle

Socks                                                  Healthy Snacks

Layers of Clothing                                 Winter Hat           

Ear Muffs                                              Sunglasses

Winter Jacket                                       Ski Wax

Snow Pants                                          Head Lamp

Dog & Harness                                      Snowshoes

Ski Bag                                                Sun Block

Rifle & Ammunition                               Ski Straps

Poles                                                   Gators

                           

 

 Don't forget to bring extra hat, mitts, socks, and clothing, for after skiing.

 

 

 Skier Responsibility Code

1) Proceed in such a manner that you can stop or avoid other people or objects.

2) As you go downhill avoid the persons below and beside you.  If you cannot stop drop your anchor!

3) If you stop for a rest, stay to the side of the trail and visible to skiers coming behind you.

4) Ski only on marked trails and in the proper direction as indicated by the trail markers.

5) Leave only ski tracks!  Please bring all litter with you back to the lodge.

 

 

SKIJOR THE NORTHEAST, hosted by the Pennsylvania Dogsled Club 11, 12 March, 2006. 

Race course 5,86 km for 2 & 3 dog teams.

 

 

Click on the logo below for a national report.
 

 

 

Ski Season: November (15) - (May 1)
Resort Hours*
Monday	9am to 4pm
Tuesday	9am to 4pm
Wednesday	9am to 8pm (Night Skiing with head lamps. Rentals Available)
Thursday	9am to 4pm
Friday	9am to 8pm (Night Skiing with head lamps. Rentals Available)
Saturday	9am to 8pm (Night Skiing with head lamps. Rentals Available)
Sunday	9am to 4pm