Believe it or not, although there isn’t any snow in town, there is plenty in the forest! Meet at the usual spot for a route that’ll be decided upon before we set out.
Date: Saturday, January 28th
Time: 11:00
Meeting Location: Beagle Club parking lot
Ski Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko

For all the keeners it’s ski season again! There’s a blanket of soft snow that makes for good control. No wild icy spots!
Date: Thursday, January 26th
Time: 1:30
Meeting Location: Beagle Club parking lot
Ski Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko

Since the freezing rain prevented last week’s hike from happening, it’ll be the same proposed route this week over to Monk’s Cove.
Date: Tuesday, January 24th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Craft Food House
Hike Leader: Dennis Benson

While we wait for snow to re-populate the ski trails, don’t forget about the ski waxing clinic tomorrow night (details here) at Cycle Transitions. It’s a great opportunity to learn a little ski maintenance, both traditional and waxless. Trust us, once you wax those babies you’ll be zipping through the trails like there’s no tomorrow!

Despite some warm weather and damage caused by a snowmobiler this week, the oval has reopened. If you want to come for a skate, you can have some company starting at 11:00.
Date: Sunday, January 15th
Time: the oval hours will be 11 to 3:00. A couple of us plan to be there for 11:00
Location: Lakefield Speed Skating Oval, 2 Queen Street, Lakefield

Dennis will lead this week’s hike which will head west to the Monk’s Cove area before heading back to Craft Food House for the customary coffee and social.

Date: Tuesday, January 17th
Time: 9:30
Meeting Location: parking lot behind Craft Food House
Hike Leader: Dennis Benson

The Tuesday morning hikes are starting up again this Tuesday.  The group will meet at The Mill parking lot for a hike of approximately 7km in the neighbourhoods north of the 401. Coffee and social to follow at Craft Food House.

Date:  Tuesday, January 10th

Time:  9:30

Meeting Location:  parking lot at The Mill

Hike Leader:  Roy Martin

The speed skating oval has just opened for the season! If you’ve never checked it out , it’s a 400m outdoor speed skating track which offers free public skating and the opportunity to rent speed skates if you wish to try them out. There is a warm up hut with a wood stove and portapotty facilities. Rental price for skates was $5 (cash only) last year.  The oval is open to the public tomorrow from 11:00 to 3:00. I plan to be there when it opens at 11:00 tomorrow and skate for maybe a couple of hours or so. I’d advise bringing a drink and snacks if you plan to stay a while. If anyone wants to, we can always visit a local spot for hot chocolate afterwards. It’s a bit of a drive so if you’re interested in car pooling please indicate so in the comment section.
Date: Sunday, January 8th
Time: 11:00
Place: Lakefield Speed Skating Oval, 2 Queen Street, Lakefield (beside the water tower)

Until some significant snow falls we’ll stick to the flatter areas for an approximately 1 hour ski.
If the Speed Skating Oval in Lakefield opens this weekend, watch for a post to head out there (likely for Saturday).
Date: Friday, January 6th
Time: 1:30
Meeting Location: parking lot Beagle Club Road
Ski Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko

There’s still snow in the forest and with a bit more expected tonight it should be OK for a ski.
Date: Thursday, January 5th
Time: 11:00
Meeting Location: parking lot at Beagle Club Road
Ski Organizer: Maria Siemiaszko