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Fast Facts 2009/2010

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:

148km -- The most extensive cross-country ski trail system in the Eastern United States

68 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:

Designated snowshoe 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 with 2 machines.  Low snow grooming technology for early season.

 

DAILY MEMBERSHIP RATES

ADULT (16-69)--$19/DAY
JUNIOR (10-15)--$10/DAY
SENIOR (65+)--$15/DAY
CHILD (0-9)—FREE

 

ANNUAL CLUB MEMBERSHIP RATES

ADULT--$135
JUNIOR (19-21)--$50
CHILD (10-12)-- $20 (13-18) -- $30
Dependant     Child 0-9         Free

 

RENTALS

ADULT RENTALS
Touring Package
$16/Day     $10/ Half Day(from2 pm)       $12/Add’l day
Performance Package (Classic or Skate)
$25/Day     $16/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

 

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.