Newsletter- 2.8.25

Ski Day-Recap 2.8.25

It was a bit more chilly on the trail than we’ve gotten used to this season but at ski start still more like most years gone by at -11 . By session end we were at a pretty agreeable -8 and we never had any wind though some light flurries.

Those flurries through the night provided a couple inches powder. From reports the powder didn’t affect the classic tracks much but did make the skaters work a bit more than would otherwise on the upper trails . The lower trails were groomed much later and were not as affected the fresh powder and it was very light , dry and fluffy not providing much resistance at all.

Smiling Silver Hares

Bingo!

First, Holy Smokes what a night our Bingo, sooo much fun, so much laughter, singing and spontaneous dancing, what a HOOT!
There were 53 Silver Hares Daubing away on their cards winning some very cool prizes. Please check out the pics and a few video clips bottom this email. This evening was truly special, I had a smile on my face the whole evening, no small thing for those that know me well

If ever anyone is wondering whether or not we are successfully building community you only had to be there, just amazing, thanks everybody

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: March 7th (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

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 February 15th

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

See you soon!

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