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December 07-09, 2012
Wakefield, MI
MSC Winter Carnival - Indianhead |
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Coordinator: Jerry Schuster |
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Photos by: Jerry Schuster | ||||
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| Grass Skiing - Pam A, Mary Ellen G, John E, Barb K, Manfred D and Karen H |
Warm up Break - Pam A, Mary Ellen G, Barb K, Manfred D, Karen H, Ed M, Jerry S and Jeanne A |
Setting up the Wine Bar - John E |
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ULLRs were among the 98 attendees at the MSC 2012 Winter
Carnival. We had orange juice and bagels on the bus ride up, and
upon arrival on the early (7 am) bus, some of us skied Friday afternoon
and four of the ULLR gals visited with Anne Schelde, a former ULLR
member who lives nearby. The snow conditions were not very good; they were the worst we have experienced in the 6 years in a row that the MSC has been going to Indianhead. Although Indianhead had received 20 inches of Lake Effect snow by November 27th, only two runs were open due to a subsequent heavy rain and temperatures in the 50’s. The snow on those two runs was OK, but it got a little boring skiing the same two runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It was enjoyable meeting members of other clubs, and dancing/listening to a good band in Dudley’s bar. Additional socializing took place during après ski, Friday’s dinner, our ULLR Schnapps tasting, Saturday’s banquet, and the wine on the hill party hosted by the ULLR club. Due to the shortage of snow, the NASTAR and turtle races weren’t held, nor was there any cross-country skiing. On our bus ride back to Minneapolis, we saw several cars that had slid off the road. Although the road conditions were marginal, our two bus drivers did a great job of getting us back safely. A considerable amount of time was spent digging out our cars when we arrived back at the Honeywell lot; we could have used that snow at Indianhead. The MSC is planning to go to Lutsen for next season’s Winter Carnival; we have discussed the fact that the cost will most likely be higher. To have a better chance of more snow, we may go later than the second weekend in December. |
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