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First Posted: 12/30/2007
Beginner Cross-country skiers are invited to join the Sierra Hiking club on Jan. 6 at the Kirby Park Natural Area for a fun and easy ski outing, across the river from Wilkes-Barre. The group will ski through Kirby Park and follow the Olmstead Trail on the riverside of the levee. Bring skis, warm clothes, lunch and water.
This outing is subject to change due to weather conditions. Please call if you plan to attend. Call Dave Darby 570/819-2147. The group meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Kirby Park parking lot.
On Sunday, January 13, cross country skiing will take place at Bruce Lake at Promised Land State Park. The group will be skiing to Bruce Lake and back. The trails are moderate, good for a novice or seasoned skier. Outings are subject to weather changes so please contact the outing leader prior to the outing. Call Rita MacNeal 570/383-0105 for more info. The group meets at 10:30 a.m. at the Park and Ride at Exit 8, I-84 (Mt. Cobb exit)
On Sunday, January 20, cross-country skiing will take place on the Pinchot Trail. The Pinchot Trail system is located in the Lackawanna State Forest at Thornhurst. Call Dave Sapak 570/388-2338 The group meets at 10:00 a.m. at the Commuter Parking Area, Rt. 315, Pittston (at Oak St.) Exit 175, off I81