XC Skiing
Winters are long in the NEK, so one might as well enjoy them! Offering over 30km of xc groomed trails allows skiers of all levels and disciplines to have a blast. The lower loops offer fast skate skiing or cut-in tracks for classic! Head across the road for a multi-hour tour up to some of the best views in the Kingdom. See below for info on affordable seasonal ski rentals, as well as info on kid and adult ski programs on Tuesdays.
4/5/2024
Too sticky to groom, will do bike path and limited core trails when able. Parking lot is plowed.
Winter Ski Trails 2022
Bill Koch Ski Program
The Memphremagog Bill Koch Ski Club is all about kids having fun on skis! There are Bill Koch clubs all over the country. Bill Koch was the only American to have medaled in Nordic and lives in southern Vermont and so clubs across the country were renamed in his honor. His lone medal for the USA lasted 42 years before Jessie Diggins and Kikkan Randall joined him with a gold medal in the sprint relay in 2018.
We encourage kids of virtually any age to participate, but if your child is under 6 years old, you or a designated friend needs to be there to help them. Lots of adults enjoy skiing with us also too, so you are invited!
Contact us at BillKoch@mstf.net with any questions!
WHERE:
We meet at the lower field of the Primeau trail section at 3892 Darling HIll Road (the main parking lot)
WHEN:
Tuesday afternoons as soon as we can get moving after school, generally about 3:15 p.m. We go until 5:00 p.m. and generally start the first Tuesday in January if snow permits. (But not New Year's day!). Signup at any of the ski rental days or via email (contact elliebobp@gmail.com)
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST:
Bill Koch membership is $10 per child for the season, (Free if parents are MT Members). Check out “Rental's page” for information on ski rentals
Adult Classic Ski Lessons
We are excited to announce Memphremagog Trails will be offering adult classic cross-country ski lessons this Winter! Lessons are free, but you must be a member! We also have ski equipment to rent if needed. $50 winter membership and $40 ski rental package for the season. Ski instructors Dennis Delabruere and Rose Bathalon have 15 years of experience teaching x-country skiing and both are certified PSIA( Professional Ski Instructors of American East!) Please message us if you are interested in participating.
When: Wednesdays beginning January 3rd till snow is gone. Beginners 10am. Intermediate: 11am.
