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February 07-09, 2023
Wausau, WI
Granite Peak Ski Trip |
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Coordinator: Nancy Sand |
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| ULLR Skiers and Snowshoers Back row - Barb K, Mick G, Kate C, Kyle M, Sharon M, Karen H, Mike N, Gus B Front row - Craig N, Nancy N, Ken M, Trip Leader Nancy S |
Getting ready to snowshoe Kyle M, Sharon M, Craig N, Nancy N, Kate C, Mick G, wood carving, Nine Mile Forest person |
Here is our trail. Let's go! Kate C, Mick G, Nancy N, Craig N, Karen H, Kyle M, Sharon M, Barb K |
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| On the trail Nancy S, Barb K, Karen H, Craig N, Kyle M, Mick G | How many ULLRs can you find? | Nancy S, Nancy N |
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| Ski boots on? Karen H, Barb K, Nancy S, Kyle M | Yay! Found the Chalet sign! Karen H, Nancy N, Craig N | Perfect day for skiing! Gus B, Kate C, Mick G, Nancy N, Craig N, Ken M, Mike N, Nancy S |
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| Mick G, Kate C | Karen H, Kyle M | Kate C, Mick G, Gus B |
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| Breakfast pancake maker Gus B | Barb K, Karen H | Kyle M, Nancy N |
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| Mike N, Gus B, Ken M, Barb K, Kyle M, Karen H, Mick G, Kate C | Kate C, Barb K, Mick G, Karen H, Sharon M, Gus B, Ken M, Nancy S | Granite Peak Ski Resort in its early days |
| WISCONSIN SNOWSHOE AND SKIING FUN Twelve ULLRs traveled to Wausau for some winter fun in the snow on February 7-9 and were fortunate to have good weather and road conditions. Our winter adventure began Tuesday with nine ULLRs snowshoeing at Nine Mile Forest – one of whom, Mick G, rented snowshoes and snowshoed for the first time! Nine Mile Forest is well known for its cross country and snowshoe trails. Our nine ULLRs decided to explore a 2.5 mile trail with lots of twists and turns through the woods. Although we had a trail map, we soon discovered a definite lack of signs along the trail which resulted in actually snowshoeing about 4 miles. We were happy to eventually see a sign indicating we were on the trail back to the Chalet. After checking into the Stoney Creek Inn, several ULLRs relieved some sore muscles by soaking in the huge hot tub. We later met for snacks followed by pizza, salad, and dessert – all arranged by trip leader Nancy S, and as usual, ULLRs also brought additional snacks and beverages to share. Yum! Like many other businesses, the Stoney Creek Inn is experiencing a staff shortage with current staff taking on additional job responsibilities. ULLRs cheerfully gave beverage mixing directions to those acting as bartenders. ULLRs were excited Wednesday morning when they discovered the pancake-making machine in the hotel breakfast area. You simply push a button and watch the pancakes come rolling out of the machine onto your plate. Nearly everyone sampled pancakes! Wednesday dawned with warm sunshine and a clear blue sky – an absolutely perfect day for skiing at Granite Peak where skiers 80+ ski free. (Four of our twelve ULLRs enjoyed that privilege.) All runs were groomed, so it was a fun day for cruising. The runs with “rollers” were our favorites. Lots of smiles! Wearing ULLR bandanas made it easy to spot each other and join with other ULLRs on different runs. The hotel hot tub was a relaxing way to end the afternoon after a great day of skiing fun. Our group dinner that evening was at a restaurant across the street from our hotel. Again, it was a business with a staff shortage that resulted in reduced choices for dinner, but we all were very satisfied with our meals. After dinner, we gathered in the hotel pool/hot tub area to munch on snacks. As usual when ULLRs gather, there were lots of shared stories and lots of laughter. On Thursday, some ULLRs left for home in the morning, and others skied again at Granite Peak until noon. Granite Peak is not a huge resort, so it is possible to ski many of the runs in a couple of hours! We did our absolute best to accomplish that! Granite Peak has been a destination for ULLRs for many years, and we will return! |
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