TITLE: EVOLUTION OF CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING IN THE SANDIA MOUNTAINS

ABSTRACT: Among the topics featured in this presentation, the audience will learn highlights of the following:

The history of trail grooming in the Sandias, including an overview of the equipment that has been used over the years up to present; How Sandia Nordic got started and has grown; An overview of the trails that are currently being groomed; An overview of planned improvements to the trails (Sandia Trails Improvement Project component); Distinctions between cross country skiing styles: back-country skiing vs. groomed trail classic and skate skiing; Activities hosted by the Club; Community service provided by the Club (plowing of Ellis lot during government shutdown, efforts to save UNM Ski Team); Instruction available from the Club...

PRESENTERS: SCOTT DIETRICH; SAM BEARD; STEVE ROHOLT

NOTE This will be the last program for the 2019 season of FOSM presentations. The 2020 season will start Tuesday, April 6.
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Louis D. Romero

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