Fast Facts 2006/2007

 

The Jackson Ski Touring Foundation is a community based not-for-profit 501(C)3 organization chartered to maintain trails in and around the village of Jackson, New Hampshire and to provide winter recreational and educational opportunities for all.

 

ADDRESS:                 Jackson Ski Touring Foundation

                                    153 Main Street - P.O. Box 216

                                    Jackson, NH 03846

PHONE:                      1-800-XC SNOWS (927-6697) or (603) 383-9355 (8:00am to 4:30pm)

WEB SITE:                 http://www.jacksonxc.org   

e-mail:                         info@jacksonxc.org

Information:         Lodging, Shops and Services

(800) 866-3334 or (603) 383-9356

SEASON:                    December through late March/early April

TRAIL SYSTEM:       154km -- The most extensive cross-country ski trail system in the Eastern United States

66 trails maintained specifically for cross-country skiing.

                                    Groomed and double tracked: up to 94 km.

                                                                                    All Trails                 Groomed Trails

            Abilities:         Easiest                                   27%                             44%

                                    More Difficult                        24%                             20%

                                    Most Difficult                         49%                             36%

                                    Base elevation:                     230 meters (755 feet)

                                    Summit elevation (JSTF)     1219 meters (4000 feet)

                                    Elevation difference:           989 meters (3245 feet)

 

SNOWSHOEING:      15 km of designated showshoe trails in the village, plus ample backcountry opportunities.

DOGS:                        Allowed on 5 km of designated multi-use winter recreational path

MAPS:                         The Foundation publishes a 4-color contour map and also a comprehensive beginners’ guide to skiing in Jackson. 

GROOMING:             State of the art Pisten Bully grooming vehicles.  Daily grooming

ADULT RENTALS

Touring Package -- $16/Day   $10/ Half Day(from2 pm)   $12/Add’l day

Performance Package (Classic or Skate)--$22/Day--$14/Half day--$18/Add’l day

JUNIOR RENTALS

Touring Package--$10/Day--$8/Half day (from 2 pm)--$8/Add’l day

PULK RENTALS

This is our trail compatible sled for towing children and/or gear $18/full day—$16/Add’l day

TRAIL FEES:

DAILY MEMBERSHIP RATES

ADULT (16-69)--$15/DAY      JUNIOR (10-15)--$8/DAY

SENIOR (65+)--$10/DAY  Midweek $12/DAY Weekends/holidays

CHILD (0-9)—FREE

ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP RATES:

BEFORE 11/12/06                                                     FROM 11/13/06 ON

ADULT--$90                                                               ADULT--$110

JUNIOR (19-21)--$40                                                 JUNIOR (19-21)--$50

CHILD (10-12)-- $20 (13-18) -- $30                           CHILD (10-18) SAME AS PRE SEASON PRICE

Child (0-9 years)  Free                                             Dependant     Child 0-9         Free   

 

SKI SCHOOL:  Ski lessons are conducted daily for beginner through intermediate, classical as well as skating.  Expert instruction in either technique offered daily on a private lesson basis.

Group Lessons                Weekdays at 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Weekends and Vacation Weeks at 10:15 a.m., 11:45 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
Price $16 per person

Private Lessons               Daily at 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. or by availability
Price $35/hr private (one person)
$25/hr per person semi-private (two persons)

RESTAURANTS:       10 delightful eateries in the village -- dining for every palate.

NEWSWORTHY:

    New EskerGo Snowshoe Trail to Ellis River Cocoa Cantina

    Reduced rates for Senior 65+

    New Ski School series clinics – and a fresh look at ski skill progression

    Get 4 and Go Learn to ski program with Annual Membership included

    Anklebiter series for kids 2 – 13.  As fast as you can go for 100 m.  Parents can see the entire course.  Award for all participants.