AMC Connecticut Chapter

Ski Definitions

	Beginner	For those who have not mastered basic ski touring skills such as diagonal stride, herringbone, & snowplow. (Instructions available at X-C touring centers).
	Novice	Can ski 5 mi. on rolling wide trails, those rated "Easiest" at ski touring centers. Can snow plow to slow, can ski straight up gradual slopes and herringbone on steeper terrain.
	Intermediate	Can Ski 7-8 mi. In control on ungroomed woods trails with steep sections. (Ref. Trails rated "More Difficult" at Ski Touring centers). Must be physically capable of breaking trail.
	Advanced	Can ski 10 mi. plus, with consistent control using all touring techniques, on narrow trails with steep sections. (i.e.: Trails rated "Most Difficult" at ski touring centers). Must be capable of breaking trail.
These assume good snow and trail conditions. Always be aware of changing snow and weather conditions and adjust your plans accordingly.

Leading an AMC Ski Outing

Connecticut Chapter skiing is handled by the Excursions Committee. Leading a ski outing is no different than leading a hike, you must be a qualified CT AMC hike leader, and the procedures for submitting an outing are the same as for a hike. Due to the fleeting nature of snow in Connecticut, outings are more often informal and planned by email as soon as the snow falls.

XC Skiing Email Lists

There are many email lists that cover Nordic skiing in Connecticut. Several are listed below. These lists are NOT sponsored by AMC or the Connecticut Chapter of AMC but are often used by AMC members. List members post their own reports of ski conditions throughout New England - wherever they ski - and often invite others to join them for informal ski outings. Any outings posted to these email lists are not official AMC trips or official notices of AMC activities. Use your own discretion regarding the information on these email lists.

To join an email list (Yahoo Group), enter your email address and click the button in the form below for the group or groups of your choice. You will receive a confirming email from Yahoo. Follow the instructions in that email to complete the process for each group you wish to join.

The XCCT Yahoo group is more active in Eastern and Central Connecticut.

The HCC-Ski group is sponsored by the Hat City Cyclists bicycling club in Bethel, CT. Activities tend to be in Western Connecticut.

CTNordicSkiers receives reports from all over New England.

Please note: These Email lists are NOT run by CT AMC