Vol. 12, No. 4 November 1989

FIRST SKI CLUB MEETING Wednesday, November 15,1989

The Kick 'N Gliders w i l l hold t h e i r f i r s t club meeting of the season next Wednesday, November 15 at 7:30 p.m.. (see page 7 f o r 1989/90 meeting schedule). As usual, i t w i l l be held at the Wildware O u t f i t t e r s store off Union Deposit Road i n the store's meeting room on the f i r s t f l o o r . A slideshow previewing t h i s year's t r i p s w i l l be the program immediately following the business session of the meeting. Norma Brandon, the club's Trip Coordinator as w e l l as several of the t r i p leaders w i l l be present to answer your questions about upcoming t r i p s . See pages 3-6 of t h i s e d i t i o n of the Easy Glider to get more d e t a i l s on some of the t r i p s scheduled f o r January and early February. Don't forget to bring your checkbooks since t h i s w i l l be a perfect time to make a deposit on those t r i p s you are planning to attend. The e a r l i e r you make a deposit the better ... i t can even save you money!$! See d e t a i l s below.

DISCOUNTS FOR THE EARLY SNOWBIRD

To encourage e a r l i e r t r i p signups and f a c i l i t a t e better t r i p planning, t h i s year the club Executive Board has decided to o f f e r a $5 and even $10 discount on the cost of a t r i p i f the t r i p deposit i s received by the club treasurer by a certain date. Also f o r a l l t r i p s , the e n t i r e cost of the t r i p must be paid i n f u l l to the club treasurer before the t r i p begins. The t r i p summary on page 7 provides information on the deposit due dates f o r each t r i p . Trip deposits and payments w i l l be accepted at any club meeting or can be mailed to the club treasurer at Kick 'N Gliders, P.O. Box 7054, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

# n the banks ot the Tweed River, oicupung 10 acres nt land

^limg the v.iilcv, tin' Twyed River inn miters comlorr and relaxation year-round.

There's no better way to unwind after a full day on the slopes than in front of our roaring lire; or in summer, enjoying your favorite refreshment in our open-air gazebo. Our back hill is a delightful sight in any season, and our pond —perfect for skating in winter and stocked for summer fishing—add* a sense of serenity and beauty.

The Inn and a detached motel provide spacious accommodations for small or large groups. Our restaurant serves hearty breakfasts, box lunches, delicious dinners, and "Al l You Can Eat" bullets. We also have a large, full service bar. and a game room with pool table and T V . It's a great place to unwind before and after dinner.

Tweed River Inn. . .the best of rustic Vermont hospitality at a price you and your family can afford.

Rooms • The Inn

i 1 large rooms Bunk beds sleep up to 6

• Motel 30 large rooms Each with private bath

18 rooms with two double beds 12 rooms with twin and bunk beds,

sleeps up to 6

The Lodge • 100 seat restaurant

• Large, full service bar and open air gazebo

• G)mfortable lounge with wood stove

• Game room, including pool table and T V

• Outdoor barbeque grills for family picnics

Meals • Filling breakfast—served promptly to get

you on your way

• Box lunches available

• Hearty dinner, including soup, salad and dessert

• "Al l You Can Eat" buffers

"NEW YEARS IN VERMONT" TRIP Thursday, December 28 through Monday, January 1

We are a l l set t o spend a second New Year's i n Vermont. The owners of the Tweed River Inn, Paula and Ed McManns, have reserved room f o r forty-two Kick 'N Gliders and are anxious to have the club j o i n them for New Year's again t h i s year. The Tweed River Inn i n B a t t l e f i e l d , Vermont i s located close to Mountain Top, T r a i l Head and Mountain Meadows, three excellent cross country s k i touring centers f o r a l l s k i l l l evels, as w e l l as the K i l l i n g t o n and Pico downhill areas f o r those who choose to t e s t t h e i r downhill s k i l l s .

The cost w i l l be $130 per person unless members got t h e i r $60 deposit i n by the November 7 date advertised i n the October newsletter. This includes 4 nights lodging (6 people per room & bath) and four hearty " a l l you can eat" breakfasts and dinners. Touring center fees which are not included i n the t r i p cost are about $7-8/day. The Inn has i t s own restaurant and bar and w i l l arrange f o r sleigh rides i f we are interested. Also a New Year's party complete with a DJ, dancing, hats, noisemakers and a b u f f e t w i l l be available at an additional minimal charge. We are also planning our annual KNG "talent show" f o r the shy, not so shy and any one i n between1

Remember that the t r i p i s l i m i t e d to 42 people so make your plans now! We are looking forward t o seeing everyone i n Vermont. Detailed directions to the Tweed River Inn w i l l appear i n the Dec. newsletter.

TRIP LEADER: TOM O'DONNELL, 533-7974(h) OR 534-5438(w)

"T*" CRYSTAL LAKE AT NORMAN LODGE January 12-14 (w/Sun. night option)

This t r i p i s an old f a v o r i t e f o r the Kick 'N Gliders. We'll be staying i n r u s t i c Norman Lodge as t r a d i t i o n would have i t , complete with those wonderful bunk beds. Crystal Lake i s an especially good spot f o r beginners because inexpensive lessons, r e n t a l s k i equipment and groomed t r a i l s f o r a l l s k i l l levels are available. Since t h i s i s the Martin Luther King weekend, individuals can opt to stay over Sunday night for an additional fee. Ask the t r i p leader f o r d e t a i l s i f interested. The t r i p i s l i m i t e d t o 45 people.

The cost i s $65 (or $60 i f $30 deposit before Dec. 5) f o r the weekend including Sat. & Sun. breakfast and Sat. dinner which i s provided i n c afeteria of the Lodge. Lunches can be bought at the cafeteria a l l weekend. The cost of a weekend t r a i l pass i s included i n the t r i p price. Ski equipment can be rented f o r $11 per weekend and s k i lessons average $5 per lesson. Crystal Lake has over 25 miles of machine-groomed and track-set t r a i l s surrounding several lakes and ponds and covers some of the most b e a u t i f u l mountain woodlands, elevations from 1550 to 2100 , i n the state. Crystal Lake i s located 10-20 miles from Muncy, PA -about a two and one-half hour drive north from Harrisburg.

SCENIC LAKE MINNEWASKA NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK

January 19-21

This w i l l be a brand new t r i p f o r the KNGers. We t r i e d t o bring i t i n t o our repertoire l a s t year but, the snow did not cooperate. We w i l l be s k i i n g on 10,000 acres i n Lake Minniwaska State Park and at the Lake Minniwaska Ski Touring Center which boasts 64 kilometers of double-tracked t r a i l s . New Paltz also offers some h i s t o r i c sites including the Monhnk Mountain House, a famous Victorian castle with surrounding grounds that also provides some wonderful s k i i n g .

The cost w i l l be approximately $25 per night f o r lodging (double occupancy rate) and a l l meals and t r a i l fees are extra. We w i l l be staying at a lo c a l motel i n the area. New Paltz i s located i n southern NY State about 4 hours from HBG. The l i m i t f o r t h i s t r i p i s 12 people. There i s no discount f o r early deposit f o r t h i s t r i p but, a $25 deposit i s required by December 20. TRIP LEADER: BRUCE HUMPHRIES, 848-1126(h) OR 292-2950(w)

KOOSER STATE PARK HIDDEN VALLEY SKI TOURING CENTER

January 26-28

We w i l l stay at Kooser State Park, r i g h t beside the ski t r a i l s , i n two renovated cabins each w i t h bedrooms, a common room w/wood burning stove, kitchen w/ sink, r e f r i g . , stove & hot water. NO indoor t o i l e t s or shower. We can use Hidden Valley health club's showers, pool, sauna and whirlpool f o r a small fee. Bring your sleeping bag/bedding and hiking boots i f no snow. Downhill skiing i s also available nearby. Kooser i s located on US 31, about 12 miles from Somerset, PA.

The cost of the weekend i s $35 ($30 i f paid i n f u l l by November 15) which includes Sat. and Sun. breakfast and F r i . and Sat. dinners. You may also choose to bring your own meals or go to nearby restaurants but, please inform the t r i p leaders i f you intend to do so. Cabins are open for use from Friday afternoon to Sunday noon. Trip l i m i t e d to 12 people. TRIP LEADERS: NORMA BRANDON, 761-3920(h) OR 541-9611(w)

DIANNE GRIBBLE, 737-6725(w)

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HANLEY'S HAPPY HILL EAGLES MERE, PA

February 2-4

We plan to stay at the Cozy D e l l , a b e a u t i f u l , new private house i n the town of Eagles Mere, j u s t o f f the Hanley's Happy H i l l s k i t r a i l system. The house sleeps 10 so the t r i p i s l i m i t e d to that number. The house has a livingroom with a stone f i r e p l a c e , dining area and well-equipped kitchen which w i l l allow us to cook our own meals. I t also has a glass-enclosed sun porch, outdoor deck and hot tub.

The cost f o r the t r i p i s $75 ($65 i f $30 deposit paid by Nov. 15) which includes 3 Saturday meals and 2 Sunday meals. The price may vary s l i g h t l y a f t e r the r e n t a l fee i s f i n a l i z e d . Since the t r i p i s l i m i t e d , i t i s on a f i r s t come-first serve basis so get your deposit i n ASAP. TRIP LEADERS: BOB SHAAK, 872-5584(h) OR 872-3531(w)

TOM O'DONNELL, 533-7974(h) OR 534-5438(w)

BLACKWATER LODGE CANAAN VALLEY. W. VA.

March 16-18

We w i l l be staying at Blackwater Lodge i n Blackwater Falls State Park. This r u s t i c 55 room lodge s i t s on the rim of the spectacular Blackwater River Canyon. The cross country skiing i n the area includes t r a i l s i n the state park i t s e l f , White Grass Ski Center which claims the region's largest network of set tracks and the Dolly Sods Wilderness which i s an o f f i c i a l l y designated wilderness area. Other a c t i v i t i e s available include downhill s k i i n g , ice skating and hiking.

The cost of the t r i p i s $35 ($30 i f $30 deposit by Nov. 15) not including food or t r a i l fees. Meals can be purchased at the restaurant i n the lodge or nearby. Five rooms, each with two double beds and a bath have been reserved f o r KNGers. The t r i p i s l i m i t e d to a maximum of 20 people. TRIP LEADER; FAYE LOVE, 432-8140(h)

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WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF

Cross Country Sfyng 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE CLUB PRESIDENT

Fellow KNGers:

On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Dick and Marty Ruben for their generous hospitality in again hosting the club's annual Ox Roast which was held on October 7 at their home in New Cumberland It was great to see such as large turnout and the chilly yet beautiful day got us all thinking of the ski season to come. I would also like to thank Chef Winebrenner for his preparation of the delicious main course; as usual the Ox was cooked to perfection.

I would like to say a few words about trip deposits and cancellations because there may be some confusion about the club's policy in this regard. When you and I make a trip deposit (or pay for the trip in full) we are making a commitment but, there is an element of risk. If you have paid in full and bedspace and food has already been reserved for you and you do not show up, you may or may not receive any refund. This will depend on each individual trip accommodations. For example, for Crystal Lake if there is no snow and you decide not to go your deposit is non-refundable because of the camp's fixed expenses. If you cancel early and a replacement is found for your slot, your money will be refunded

When accommodations are at a motel like for the Lake Minniwaska trip and the trip is cancelled, usually our motel deposit is refunded and the club can then refund your money. In any event, it is not the club's policy to make a profit at any member's expense. We will make an effort to get your money back if you must cancel; however, it is also not our policy to increase the trip cost for those who do attend in order to provide a refund for those who cancel.

Our traditional cancellation policy is to avoid cancelling trips i even if conditions are marginal. This is partly because it is very difficult to reach all trip members at the last minute. Instead of cancelling the trip as a whole, we ask individual trip participants to contact the ski area if they are particular about ski conditions, and are not interested in other substitute activities like hiking or ice skating. It is the member's responsibility to contact the trip leader so he or she will not count you as a no-show and can begin working on recovering your money if possible.

If anyone has questions regarding the trip cancellation and refund policy, please bring them up at the November 15th meeting which will include a discussion of the trips planned for this year. Hope to see you all there. Let's get the 1990 season off to a great start!

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SUMMARY SKI TRIP SCHEDULE FOR 1989/90 WEEKEND TRIP LEAD ESTIMATED ) DEPOSIT

T F S S M LOCATION CONTACT COSTS & NOTES A D U E ^ DEC Maximum p e r s o n s 28 29 30 31 1 K i l l i n g t o n , VT Tom O'Donnell $120/130 NOV 7

Tweed R i v e r I n n 533-7974 w/bfast&suppers $60 JAN 12 13 14 C r y s t a l Lake I M e r e d i t h H i l l $60/65 max. 45 DEC 5

Norman Lodge 564-7387 w/meals & t r a i l f e e s $30 JAN 19 20 21 New P a l t z , NY B.Humphries $motel r a t e s DEC 20

Lake Minnewaska 292-2950 w i t h o u t meals $25 JAN 26 27 28 Hidden V a l l e y Norma Brandon $30/35 max. 12 NOV 15

K o o s e r S.P. c a b i n s 761-3920 w/bfas t&suppers $30 FEB 2 3 4 E a g l e s Mere Bob Shaak $60/70 max. 10 NOV 15

P r i v a t e house 872-5584 3 S a t . 2 Sun. meals $30 FEB 16 17 18 19 Old F o r g e , NY Dave LeRoy $75/85 JAN 17

P i n e K n o l l Motel 561-1647 w/b f a s t & s u p p e r s $30 FEB 23 24 25 B l a c k F o r e s t B e r n i e Webber $35/40 DEC 20

Rocky P o i n t Lodge 866-5594 w i t h o u t meals $35 MAR 2 3 4 C r y s t a l Lake I I Bob R e i t z e l $50/55 JAN 17

White P i n e Lodge 258-6583 w/meals & t r a i l f e e s $25 8 9 10 11 Lake P l a c i d , NY Dave LeRoy $60/70 FEB 6

White S l e d Motel 561-1647 w/bfas t&suppers $30 MAR 16 17 18 Canaan V a l l e y , WV Faye Love $30/35 max. 20 NOV 23.

B l a c k w a t e r F a l l s 432-8140 w i t h o u t meals $30 MAR 23 24 25 E r i e , PA Nancy H i l l $40/45 (EC 20

W i l d e r n e s s Lodge 564-7387 w i t h o u t meals $40

1989-90 CLUB MEETING SCHEDULE For your convenience, dates f o r c l u b meetings f o r the 1989/90

season a r e i n d i c a t e d below. Meetings a l t e r n a t e on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from November through A p r i l and take p l a c e a t 7:30 p.m. a t Wildware O u t f i t t e r s o f f Union Deposit Road. A f t e r the b u s i n e s s s e s s i o n of the meeting, t h e r e i s a program about some t o p i c r e l e v a n t to X-country s k i i n g . The f i r s t program of the year i s a s l i d e preview of t h i s year's t r i p s . A l l meetings are u s u a l l y followed by the r i t u a l v i s i t to Your Place f o r some i t a l i a n d e l i g h t s and co l d brew. A l l a r e welcome I

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President» Dave LeRoy 3722 Old Township Rd. Harrisburg, PA 17111 (717) 561-1647 (H) (717) 761-1891 (W)

T r e a s u r e r : Nancy Kauhl 4702 N. Cl e a r v i e w Dr. Camp H i l l , PA 17011 (717) 761-7206 (H) (717) 761-1891 (M)

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Secretary:

Program Coord. Zoe S t e r n e r T r i p Coord. 514 Breezewood C t. Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 737-4314 (H) (717) 737-9057 (W)

Doug Eakin 5341-D Manayunk Ha r r i s b u r g , PA 17109 (717) 657-5744 (H) (717) 780-4862 (W)

Nancy H i l l 210 K e l s o S t . Harr i s b u r g , PA 17111 (717) 564-7387 (H) (717) 787-5609 (W)

Norma Brandon 29 S. 27th S t . Camp H i l l , PA 17011 (717) 761-3920 (H) (717) 232-7547 (W)

Dav T r i p s t Frank S t a r k 112 Juniper S t . Camp H i l l , PA 17011 (717) 761-5707 (H) (717) 986-7111 (W)

Membership; Sue Marts

A s s t . T r i p Coord.« Bob R e i t z e l 676 Deer Rd.

B o i l i n g Sprgs. PA 17007 (717) 258-6583 (H) (717) 564-9500 (H)

Newsletter E d i t o r : Meredith H i l l 124 Woods Dr. Lot 4A Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 (717) 697-1755 (H) (717) 697-2362 (W)

210 Kelso S t . Hbg., PA 17011 (717) 564-7387 (H) (717) 783-8727 (W)

The EAST GLIDER i s the ne w s l e t t e r of the Kick 'N G l i d e r s Nordic S k i Club. Club Mtgs. held twice a month on a l t e r n a t i n g Tues. & Wed. evenings from Oct. to A p r i l - a t 7:30 pm a t the Wildware s t o r e , 9 9 5 P e i f f e r s Ln. i n Hbg. Contri b u t i o n s f or each monthly news"-'-, due the 1 S T F r i d a y of the month.