Newsletter- 1.4.25

Ski Day-Recap 1.4.25

Happy New Year all!

An excellent ski day, -4 , no wind, partially sunny sky greeted around 70 Silver Hares, yahoo best turnout so far this season. Pretty cool to see lots of new Silver Hares kits at our briefing . About half that number joined us for a tasty lunch at the Black Pine.

As we continue to develop the way we organize our skiing groups in this our second successful season, I hear back from different skiers and leaders alike.

When you have split into your groups and before leaving the village ask the leaders for that group who intends to ski at a recreational speed and who intends to ski at a faster speed. Should it turn out that the group is still faster than is enjoyable for you simply slow down and ski your own pace. There is no requirement to stay with a group that does not suit you

Gary and Nancy Goplen invite you to join them for a skate on Brewer’s Pond (Silver Star) on Friday, Jan 17th from 1:30pm-3:00 pm.

We will share a little bit about the sport of speed skating, a few basics skating drills and play some games. They will also demo the blades used for lake marathon skating that attach to our XC skate boots.

Everyone should bring their own sharp skates and helmets are recommended (bike, hockey or ski). Rentals are also available in the Blue Building.

Treats? Of course! There will be supplies to make S’mores around the campfire. Hot beverages and other snacks can be purchased in the Cafe. Skating passes are required unless you have a SilverStar “My One Pass” or Tube/Skating pass. Day tickets are $11.10 and only $9.20 if bought online (same day).

Please note that this event will be postponed to the following week if the temperatures exceed -15C or there is excessive snow.

We look forward to having you join us and please RSVP to nancygoplen@gmail.com so we can purchase adequate supplies.

A Correction for 25 for 25!!

I try really hard to be accurate with anything I say to you all but sometimes I get it wrong, sooooo

We have to subtract 25k from our total Ks skied on Jan. 1st. That’s the bad news. The good news Dennis and Lee M. each did 25k , Doug G.and Meridith H. each skied 23k and Chris H.17k so an additional net 88k this puts us at about 1200 Kilometers for the day!

Congrats to all who joined and we’ll see you next year for you guessed it….26K for 2026

Silver Hare's Toques and Headband order

Please fill out the google form if you are interested, we will offer blue headbands, blue toques and black toques. It would be helpful to know how many we should order. Final cost will be determined by the quantity we order but expect $30-$35, is my guess. If more than that will advise you soon as I know.

Google link: https://forms.gle/PjTbRuuPEVrvsHTB7

Adventures Beyond Skiing for Silver Hares

Based on the results we will be planning some fun stuff outside Nordic Skiing for the Silver Hares. We will have to limit signups for some of the activities due to space, equipment or instructor limitations.

. Chocolate Making with John: 6 yes , 5 maybe , 13 no (Bugaboos, class limit 10 participants, last season we needed to offer 2 classes to meet demand, small cost for ingredients, equipment , facility I think last year was $25?)

Wine tasting dinner February 27th at the Black Pine Social

Don’t miss your chance as last year was a sell out!!

White wines featured:

• Black Hills Alibi

• Le Vieux Pin Ava

Our red selections:

• Meyer Pinot Noir or Pentâge Tempranillo

• Phantom Creek Petite Cuvée

For food options

• Pan Seared Chicken

• Beef Cheek Ragu

• Mushroom Spaetzle

• Winter Vegetable Torte

Dance Lessons are back by popular demand!

February 15th 5pm – 7pm

Jens and Heather are returning to share their dance expertise with the Silver Hares Saturday evening February 15th at the SilverStar NATC building from 5-7pm. You are invited to grab a beverage and bite to eat after with all of us.

Bingo Night

February 3rd starting at 6pm.

Come out for a fun night at the Black Pine with “Bingo Babe” $20 gets you a chance at some great prizes and guaranteed laughter!

Historic SilverStar Ski. 13 yes , 10 maybe, 1 no, This will be led by our own Norm Crerar and his bride Nancy no fee.

Vintage dress up ski. 5 yes 6 maybe, 13 no No one leading this in particular and we will schedule near season end , was fun for those of us participating last season

Next Ski: Saturday January 11

We meet as usual a little before 10am next to Red Antler.

See you soon!

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