Bindings and Session 1

Thank you to all the kids coming out today. We had 132 kids check in today, over 50+ compared to our most attended event last year. We will be having a link for photos and additional information soon on the blogsite.

Bindings

We had a lot of problems with bindings today. The bindings on the rental skis are automatic bindings from Salomon and typically operate very well...not sure why so many problems are occuring but here are a few suggestions:

- Freezing - Bringing the ski from a warm environment such as a house then into cold weather may be causing the binding to freeze inside. Try to keep in a colder environment (i.e. garage) before skiing to allow the metal inside to "acclimate".

- Lubrication - Work some lubrication into the inside of the binding. The new bindings seem to be very "tight". Try snapping the boot into the system several times and lubricating. The goal is to "loosen" the metal springs inside so that they work properly.

Thanks Again,

Noel & Jennifer

Snow Just In Time

Greetings Bay Nordic Skiers

For the second year in a row we got the big snow storm needed right before our first event! Trails and weather should be great for Saturday.

A couple of items for next Saturday:

• All kids need to be in their groups by 10:00am. Please allow enough time to check-in (all kids must check-in and out), pick up rental skis if needed, and find the groups. The sessions are scheduled to go from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Typically the younger kids will be in earlier for hot chocolate and cookies.
  
• Check-in will be well marked outside of the lodge.
  
• During check-in, kids will be provided their groups. Groups will be well marked below the trail head.
  
• Parents must be with 3-4 years olds during the entire session. For the older kids, we ask that parents let the kids ski alone in their groups.
  
• Please dress kids appropriately for the weather and activities. Try not to over dress as the kids will be very active in the groups…especially for the more experienced skiers.
  
• Brown County has been very supportive of our program. Please obey their trail fee policies during the event. Kids 12 and under do not require a ski pass. However older kids (13 and older) and adults are required to have a trail pass. InCompetition sells Annual Passes for Brown County Parks. Additional sales locations are listed on the County's website. Day passes can be purchased at the trail head.
  

As always, please let us know if you have any questions.