OUTSIDE Magazine’s seven picks for cross-country-skiing trail networks that make for perfect, crowd-free winter outings. Check out the full article in the link below. https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/destinations/north-america
On skinny skis, access to socially distant outdoors time is easy. But picking out the right gear isn’t. Check out the following link for some helpful information https://www.outsideonline.com/2419169/how-buy-cross-country-skis
With the arrival of about 10 inches of new snow on Dec 16 & 17, LICCSC members have been out on their XC skis all over Long Island. Here are some of the pictures from several of the members who gathered at Caumsett State Park and Bethpage Golf Course. Hopefully the start of a snow… Continue reading “We Have Local Snow!”
Mount Van Hovenberg is a world class cross country ski area in Lake Placid, New York. Lake Placid was the site of the 1980 Winter Olympics and is also the destination of our club cross country ski trip each January. This year, because of COVID-19 our trip had to be cancelled. Mount Van Hovenberg trails… Continue reading “Great Things Are Happening in Mount Van Hovenberg!”
The LICCSC fall foliage hike on Oct 22, 2020 was a big success. Linda Ilan led a group of 18 members plus two 4-legged friends on a 7+ mile hike around around New Mill Pond and Stump Pond at Blydenburg County Park. We were fortunate to have very mild temperatures and were treated to many… Continue reading “LICCSC Fall Foliage Hike”
It has been hard to find things to do during COVID-19 that are safe and provide social distancing. Cross country skiing can be be a fun outdoor option during COVID-19. You are outdoors and are typically spaced at least 6′ apart. So make sure to add cross country skiing to your activities this winter! Check… Continue reading “XC Skiing – A great thing to do during COVID-19!”
There is an expression, “May you live in interesting times.” We have been unable to find an origin for that phrase, but, clearly, these are interesting times. The Executive Board is in the process of coming up with a Ski Calendar for the 2020-2021 ski season that is safe and makes sense. As we are… Continue reading “Our Upcoming XC Ski Season…”