Winter Trails Day was an incredible hit last Saturday 01/09/2010. Even though it was cold, people came out in vast numbers to enjoy the trails, learn to ski, snowshoe, and ski joring hitched to dogs for a fun run. The snow conditions were excellent and a lot of people from Connecticut, New York, and the Pioneer Valley Valley came out where there was some base. Notchview offered ski lessons in all styles, ski  tours, snowshoe lessons and tours.

  Everyone who returned equipment to the desk reported having a fabulous time. There were many people who were trying skiing and snowshoeing for the very first time. Dog sledding/skiing was also a big hit. I was working the desk so I didn’t get a chance to try it but I am very keen to give it a whirl.

  Later that night we had our annual volunteer appreciation banquet at the lodge and it was very cozy by the masonry stove. Jim Caffrey was very eloquent in his remarks and looked back on a very eventful and adventurous year.   The press has been very supportive of Notchview of late with articles on the fabulous trails in the wake of the horrible ice storm  in Dec.2008.     

 The crew at Notchview was nothing short of heroic in how they cleaned up the mess and restored the forest and trails. Conditions at Notchview are fabulous. We had a 6-11 inch base depending on where you skied. The cold and flurries we have had has made the trails really nice. Everyone is really happy real winter is here and if this past weekend is any indicator, a lot of people want to learn to have fun on the winter trails.