Saturday November 3rd, 2007
Porky Gulch Classic Stage Race
Event fee: $60 prior to race day; $75 Day of race.
The Porky Gulch Classic Stage Race is a three-race event over two days
Stage One - Starting at 9:00am on Saturday, the weekend kicks off with The Prologue held on the Mt. Washington Auto Road. This is a timed race from the base of the Auto Road to 2-Mile Park, and involves some of the steepest grades on the Auto Road.
Stage Two - Still Saturday. Head down to Story Land, on Rt. 16 in Glen for the Story Land Crit. This will be a timed race on laps through Story Land! Rider with the most laps wins. (Story Land will be closed to the general public) Beginners start at 1:00pm. Intermediates and Elites at 2:00pm.
Stage Three - Sunday at the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center at 10:00am. The Rockpile Rampage Cyclocross is a mix of single track, carriage roads, pavement and an obstacle course using a mountain bike or a cyclocross bike. On the carriage roads there will be obstacles where racers have to dismount and carry the bike over them. There are also sections where you have to dismount and run up a hill while carrying the bike.
Special discount price of $45 for all three races to 'Cross in the Glen series participants.
Call Amy at 603 466-2333 for more info.
Sunday November 4th, 2007
Porky Gulch Classic Stage Race
Event fee: $60 prior to race day; $75 Day of race.
The Porky Gulch Classic Stage Race is a three-race event over two days
Stage One - Starting at 9:00am on Saturday, the weekend kicks off with The Prologue held on the Mt. Washington Auto Road. This is a timed race from the base of the Auto Road to 2-Mile Park, and involves some of the steepest grades on the Auto Road.
Stage Two - Still Saturday. Head down to Story Land, on Rt. 16 in Glen for the Story Land Crit. This will be a timed race on laps through Story Land! Rider with the most laps wins. (Story Land will be closed to the general public) Beginners start at 1:00pm. Intermediates and Elites at 2:00pm.
Stage Three - Sunday at the Great Glen Trails Outdoor Center at 10:00am. The Rockpile Rampage Cyclocross is a mix of single track, carriage roads, pavement and an obstacle course using a mountain bike or a cyclocross bike. On the carriage roads there will be obstacles where racers have to dismount and carry the bike over them. There are also sections where you have to dismount and run up a hill while carrying the bike.
Special discount price of $45 for all three races to 'Cross in the Glen series participants.
Call Amy at 603 466-2333 for more info.
Saturday November 24th, 2007
Great Glen Craft Fair
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Over 30 crafters under one roof. Raffle and bake sale to benefit Gorham BKL Jr. Skiers. Join The Fun!
Saturday December 8th, 2007
Atomic Sprints at Great Glen
Event fee: $10 DOR
Even if Mother Nature doesn't cooperate, the Great Glen Trails snowmakers will open up the Geepers Loop for the first race of the season. This sprint race is for all ages and abilities. The format is individual, freestyle. The entry fee will cover an afternoon trail pass: good from 12-4 PM. This is an ideal spectator event! Register on line at SkiReg.com.
Tuesday December 11th, 2007
High School Race - Division 4 Race Series
Hosted by Gorham High School and Great Glen Trails, seven high schools from throughout New Hampshire will compete in a freestyle race in the first leg of a 7-part race series. Schools include: Profile, Inter-Lakes, Hopkinton, Gorham, Derryfield, Moultonbourough and Sunapee.
Tuesday January 8th, 2008
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its thirteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Saturday January 12th, 2008
Winter Feels Good
As part of the nationwide program, Winter Feels Good, Great Glen Trails will offer free cross country skiing and snowshoeing to first timers on Saturday, from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Eyes on Owls
Event fee: $5 for individuals; $20 for families
Two Shows: 5:00pm and 7:00pm
Whooo is out a night? Owls of course!
Learn all about the nocturnal world of owls in these special evening presentations in the Lodge. Refreshments will be available for purchase from the Glen View Cafe.
Reservations are required. Call 603.466.2333.
Tuesday January 15th, 2008
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its thirteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Saturday January 19th, 2008
Women's Winter Escape
A snow country getaway for women only, this new event is designed by women for women and will feature cross country ski clinics, wine tasting, a fashion show, yoga, dog sled rides and more. Women’s Winter Escape is a women-only winter getaway focused on fun, relaxation and learning. Featuring world-class instruction from former Olympians and NCAA All-Americans, the cross country ski clinics are designed for all ability levels.
Nordic Demo Day
Tuesday January 22nd, 2008
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its thirteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Tuesday January 29th, 2008
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its thirteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Friday February 1st, 2008
Go Red
February is heart month! Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer in women? Red is the color of the day, so come wearing your best red sweater or outfit and recieve 50% off trail passes, rentals and a Go Red Dress pin. Help raise heart disease awareness.
Tuesday February 5th, 2008
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its thirteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Sunday February 10th, 2008
Great Glen Nordic 300
300 minutes of bumper to bumper Nordic racing!
It's the ultimate test of Nordic skiing endurance!
The Great Glen Nordic 300 is a 300-minute cross country ski race. Borrowing from Great Glen Trails’ signature summer mountain biking event, the 24 Hours of Great Glen, the goal of the competitors in the Great Glen Nordic 300 is to ski as many laps as possible in 300 minutes. First held in 2007, race organizers see the Great Glen Nordic 300 growing every year into one of the most prestigious ski challenges in New England.
Tuesday February 12th, 2008
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its thirteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Sunday February 17th, 2008
Penguins & Polar Bears, Session #2
Event fee: $99 per session, including rentals
Ski Camps for Kids!
Join Polly the Penguin and Percy the Polar Bear for fun on snow!
Penguins and Polar Bears are pure fun on snow. Games, challenges and exploration are what these special camps are all about. Both Penguins and Polar Bears are led by the Great Glen Trails Ski School staff and the camp director is Olympian Sue Wemyss.
Monday February 18th, 2008
Penguins & Polar Bears, Session #2
Event fee: $99 per session, including rentals
Ski Camps for Kids!
Join Polly the Penguin and Percy the Polar Bear for fun on snow!
Penguins and Polar Bears are pure fun on snow. Games, challenges and exploration are what these special camps are all about. Both Penguins and Polar Bears are led by the Great Glen Trails Ski School staff and the camp director is Olympian Sue Wemyss.
Tuesday February 19th, 2008
Penguins & Polar Bears, Session #2
Event fee: $99 per session, including rentals
Ski Camps for Kids!
Join Polly the Penguin and Percy the Polar Bear for fun on snow!
Penguins and Polar Bears are pure fun on snow. Games, challenges and exploration are what these special camps are all about. Both Penguins and Polar Bears are led by the Great Glen Trails Ski School staff and the camp director is Olympian Sue Wemyss.
Tuesday February 26th, 2008
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its thirteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Monday March 3rd, 2008
Pinkham Pursuit
Kennett, Fryeburg and Gorham High Schools. Alpine race at Wildcat, followed by Nordic race at Great Glen Trails.
Tuesday March 4th, 2008
Nordic Meisters
This year, the Nordic Meister Series is in its thirteenth season as the largest weekly cross country citizen race series in the United States. For eight weeks, skiers of all abilities challenge themselves on a 5km course with prizes awarded in age categories and through a raffle. With an adjustment system, all ages can compete on a level playing field.
Sunday March 9th, 2008
Ski to the Clouds
North America’s Toughest 10K. Raced on the trails at Great Glen Trails and then up to the finish at treeline on the Mt. Washington Auto Road, Ski to the Clouds includes a climb of more than 2200 vertical feet over the final 6 kilometers. The race is a true freestyle event: skiers can use either skating or classic technique.
Saturday March 15th, 2008
Carl Johnson Memorial 5K
Event fee: $8, plus trail pass. All proceeds benefit ALS research
Classic or skate. A fun race with prizes for loudest tights, mystery time (guess your time) and fastest skate and classic time. All proceeds go to the ALS Association. You don't have to be a great racer you just have to like fun! Registration day of at noon.
Nordic Meisters Awards Party
Sunday March 16th, 2008
St. Paddy's Duathlon
Event fee: $17, $22 DOR
The race begins with a classic leg immediately followed by a skate leg. The clock keeps running in this 10k race. The hottest race format on the World Cup circuit, Great Glen Trails brings it to New England. Look out for the leprechaun. Register on line at SkiReg.com.
The log cabin at Great Angel Station replaced the yurt that blew down in a terrific wind storm in December, 2000.
