Scavenger Hunt Details:

Location:
Windblown ski touring center on Route 124 in New Ipswich. Scavenger Hunt registration will take place at the Waxing Shed adjacent to the Ski Lodge.

Object:
The skiers will ski in groups and will navigate using a Windblown trail map and the clue sheet provided to find the various bags containing the prizes or coupons. Each bag will contain a prize or coupon for each skier in the group. The object is to collect as many items as possible in the time allotted. Coupons may be redeemed for a prize upon returning to the Windblown Waxing Shed. In order to redeem a coupon you must return prior to 3:30pm.

Please Note: We encourage parents to assist by accompanying groups of skiers.

Skill levels:
There will be two courses: one for Lollipops and one for all others.

Fees:
There is no fee to enter the Scavenger Hunt but all skiers 8 and over must pay for a Windblown trail pass. Ask for the Bill Koch Ski League rate when purchasing your pass.

Sequence of Events:
2:00 – 2:30pm Register skiers and make up groups of two to four skiers.
2:30pm Scavenger Hunt starts
3:30 – 4:00pm Skiers return and coupons are redeemed. Snacks and cocoa are served.

What skiers should bring:
1. A small backpack or fanny pack to collect prizes.
2. A Windblown trail map.

The Windblown Club meets at Windblown Cross Country Ski Center, normally on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 4pm starting December 15, 2007. The club is now accepting applications for the 2007 - 2008 season. For all the details, you can contact the club coordinators:

Weather at Windblown

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• The opportunity to learn to ski in a fun and safe environment.
• Discount on ski passes at Windblown Ski Touring Center.
• The opportunity to attend the New England Bill Koch Ski League Festival at the end of the season. Like a mini Winter Olympics, the Festival brings together kids from all over New England to participate in various Nordic events.
• All members will receive a t-shirt and a backpack with the SWNH logo.
• Snacks and cocoa at the conclusion of practices.

To join:

1. All club members must be a member of the New England Nordic Ski Association (NENSA). Please fill out the NENSA registration form online ($20 fee).
2. Fill out the SWNH club form located here and submit to one of the club coordinators ($20 fee).
3. The Windblown Club requires a $5 fee for our "Hot Cocoa" fund that we use for snacks, cocoa and other items for the members.

• Warm Up (30 min): warm up on skis while playing a game such as soccer or tag.
• Instruction (45 min): work on either Classic or Freestyle (skating) technique in the practice area.
• Tour (45 min): ski the trails at Windblown to practice technique away from the practice area.