Yippee! The paperwork has been signed, etc. and after a conversation with the Ishpeming Parks and Recreation Department yesterday we are ready to move in!
The Al Quaal Recreational Area along with the City of Ishpeming Parks and Rec Dept. have graciously accepted our proposal to use their ski trails and facilities this coming winter. We will have a storage shed for the ski equipment and there is a heated handicapped accessible bathroom located at the trail head. THANK YOU Ishpeming!
We will be meeting on Tuesday nights. I've heard that there are many people ready to try out skiing for the first time this winter. Sweet! :) Please start letting me know (jodi.tervo(at)cxcskiing.org) so that we can make sure everyone gets equal opportunity. Our times are still to be determined...darkness sets in so early in the winter. Each skier will need about 1 hour sessions. Right now the thought is to start at 4:30 and end sessions at 6:30. This will depend upon volunteer availability, ski equipment availability, and the sunlight. More to come on this.
For now, please register with me via email and let me know if a 4:30 or 5:30 start is better for you. This mini survey will help me determine scheduling. I will get a schedule started, and sent out mid-November.
We are still in need of donated ski equipment or donations of cash. We are hoping to pick up some used ski equipment at the Ski Swap this fall to make the most of our donations.
To the communities of Marquette County and the Upper Peninsula - THANK YOU for your support!
