CONC IntermediateSki Tour
There’s still groomedtracks to ski on. Ski them while you can.
Date: ThursdayMarch 28, 2024, 9 AM - 1PM
Destination: Meissner Sno-Park
Skill Level: Intermediate
Category: Classic, Groomed Trails
Duration:2.5-3hours on the trail, approximately 30 min drive time each way to destination from Bend.
Route: Goal is to ski Tangent Loop—weather and snow conditions permitting. A 6+ mile loopon groomed trails; Climb Tangent to Manzanita to Larkspur. Descend to Snowbush and climb to Tangent. Climb Tangent Loop to Swampy intersection. Descend Tangent Loop (south leg) skiing back to Meissner. Total time on trail will be about 2.5-3hours with a total elevation change of about 460+feet or so. Route subject to changed due to snow conditions and weather. Note: A few downhill sections require a snowplow for speed control.
What to Bring:
Ski Equipment:
Appropriate classic ski equipment for groomed tracks: 70 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
Sno-park permit required to park at Meissner sno-park.
Map:
https://meissnernordic.org/trails/
https://meissnernordic.org/wp-content/uploads/meissner-sno-park-trails.pdf
Weather Forecast & Conditions:
https://meissnernordic.org/weather/
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lon=-121.52689933776855&lat=43.98429253952477
Forecast at time of posting:
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after noon. High near 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Meeting time/place:
9:00 AM - Meet at the Grove in Bend (NW Crossing) for a bit of socializing & coffee drinking, arrange carpooling, sign waivers
9:30 AM - Leave promptly for destination
10:00 AM – Anticipated arrival at Meissner Sno-Park
Note: If you plan on driving directly to Meissner please inform the trip leader.
Trip Limit: 8
Waitlist: Yes
Leader: Charlie Cornish, email: charliec@ccornish.com - Contact leader for additional information or questions.
