Winterfest / Retro Ski Day / Race Recap
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 We had an absolutely spectacular week at Greenbush. Perfect snow conditions kicked off our winter fest weekend last week. We had over 80 people show up for the Free Ski Lessons put on by 10 instructors from the Northern Kettle Moraine Nordic Ski club. Great Weather, sun, food, music , free snow shoeing, kids games , sledding , ice sculptures and new faces added to the fun and winter excitement. The parking lot was full and we estimate that over 300 people attended the event.
The second annual Retro/Ski the Trails backwards day on Sunday drew over 15 retro Skiers on wood skies and retro ski wear. Another great weather day and snow conditions created a packed parking lot again with over 150 people on the trails throughout the day.
Great Weather and snow conditions all week leading up to our Greenbush Nordic Ski Challenge this past Sunday made for another great day with an overflowed parking lot again. The Middle/High School and Kids races drew over 90 youth ski racers from around Southern Wisconsin to a spectacular Race Course. The adult race drew a record 145 Ski racers to the competitive event. With an enthusiastic crowd watching we had over 350 people at Greenbush on another winter day.
2 Great weekends back to back, how cool is that. We believe the Great Micro Climate Greenbush is know for , its beautiful unique setting in the Northern Kettles, along with a very active , caring and enthusiastic group of club volunteers provides a Winter Atmosphere that makes this event so unique. We are fortunate to have a very supportive group from the DNR always there to help. Our trail improvements and new Lighted Trail is bringing people and families out who have not skied or snow shoed for years. Our youth program has grown from 3 kids a few years ago to over 30 now. So many new faces and skiers are coming to Greenbush for the first time.
Our membership has grown over 20% this year. We have received a great deal of positive feedback about our club, the grooming and other activities we offer.
It is very refreshing to see so many people out enjoying winter. It makes all the effort our Club puts into the events worth it.
This has all been possible because of a great group of club volunteers willing to help out.
Now all we have to do is to get the DNR to expand the parking lot!!!!
Event Links
Northern Kettle Moraine 15k results and Awards
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In the News
Here's a link to a local article in the Journal Sentinel, Skiing Back in Time
The Lighting Saga - The Brown Trail Story
Fall 2009 Flake Newsletter
Directions to Greenbush
Rental Equipment Available
Snow Shoe Activities
Join us every Sunday at 1:00pm at the shelter for snow shoeing hikes on scenic trails through the Kettles
Trail Lights are on every evening @4:30-9:30 pm
Club Members out for a backcountry ski in the Greenbush Kettles. Look for special dates posted for Group Backcountry Skiing Days |
