Ok,

 

            For those of you signed up, here are the goods. Give me a call if you have any questions.

 

            See you on Saturday.

           

            Randy

 

 

 

Cross Country Skiing at Roan Mountain State Park

 

 

 

When: Saturday, February 6th.

Where: Meet at Lot 66 on the Ag Campus at 9:00 sharp.

Difficulty: Moderately strenuous. Previous experience is not necessary.

 

Trip Leader:   Randy Bigbee  567-7294 E-Mail: [log in to unmask]

 

Join us on Saturday for a trip to Roan Mountain State Park for a day of cross-country skiing. We will start at Carver’s Gap off of TN Hwy 143 and ski on SR 1438, the Appalachian trail, the Rhododendron Gardens Trail, and the Roan High Bluff Trail. The round trip is about six miles. Current snow conditions are exceptional good!

 

What to Wear:  The weather on Roan Mt. can be unpredictable. Check the weather conditions: (www.booneweather.com/Forecast/Appalachian+Ski+Mtn) and plan accordingly. In general, you want to dress in layers with the option of changing as needed for the level of activity. Typically, you will be hot on the way up the mountain and cold on the way down.

 

From UTOP:

·                    Cross Country Skis

·                    Cross Country Boots

·                    Poles

·                    Gators

On your own:

·                    A good pair of winter weight socks

·                    Moleskin! (DON’T forget this one, x-country can be hard on the feet)

·                    A water proof outer shell (Pants and Jacket)

·                    A good pair of winter gloves.

·                    Polypro underwear (top and bottom)

·                    Winter weight pants and fleece jacket.

·                    Water Bottle (Camel back will freeze)

·                    Snacks

·                    Lunch (We’ll eat in the car on the way up)

·                    Bandana

·                    Sunglasses (snow goggles if you have them)

·                    Sunscreen and lip balm.

·                    A dry change of clothes for the trip home.

·                    A camera.

·                    Day Pack