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PO Box 2101
South Hamilton, MA 01982
USA
Help us bring groomed cross-country skiing to the Hamilton area.
The North Shore Nordic Association, a 501C3 tax exempt non-profit charitable organization formed by local residents with the goal of acquiring and operating ski grooming equipment on some of our local trails. The NSNA will work with local land stewards to groom a classical and skate ski lane on several existing trails including Patton Park, portions of the Discover Hamilton Trail, Appleton Farms and Grassrides, Bradley Palmer State Park and hopefully Sagamore Hill.
The NSNA is seeking funding from multiple sources to acquire an 84” Groomer and a special utility snowmobile to tow the groomer. Additionally we seek to acquire a trailer, operating insurance, fuel, signage, trail maps and signs. Please consider making a donation in any amount on our website www.nsnordic.org. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. WE need to raise a total of approximately $25,000 to get the operation up and running for the winter of 2015-2016. Subsequent years will only require funds to operate and maintain our equipment and pay for fuel and insurance. The NSNA will be an entirely volunteer run operation and we are seeking anyone interested in helping out in any way.
Once we are operational all ski trail use will be free of charge and supported by donations. NSNA will issue donor cards, as a token of appreciation to those making a donation of at least $100.
NSNA is also seeking to partner with corporate sponsors to fund a portion of our capital campaign.
Our grooming team has been focused on Appleton Farms, and mostly on the west side of the tracks. We’ve groomed in the Grassrides section (dog friendly area) as well as the Plains loop (no dogs). We also groomed a big loop around the farm buildings by the dairy store.
Read MoreIt's a beautiful day to get out and ski! Yesterday's hard work gave us a head start on preparing trails, and we were out again early this morning fine tuning. Appleton Farms and Grassrides trails are groomed to skate and classic from both the Diary Store and Highland Street's Lamson lot.
Read MoreOur volunteers are already out on the trails grooming despite the low visibility and harsh conditions. This may the last skiing for the season - enjoy it! Here is our grooming plan, which may change based on the conditions so stay tuned:
Read MoreSkaters, it's pefect crust cruising this morning. Get out here before it softens up! Your 3D skating rink awaits....
Classic skiers will find firm fast tracks with a glaze this AM.
Don't forget to support North Shore Nordic.
Read MoreThe suns out, the trails are groomed, and skiers are out enjoying this beautiful day! ❄️🌝🌈
The Lamson Fields next to the Grassrides Lot are groomed for skating and classic. We are heading out to groom more of the large Plains Fields next.
Read MoreOur intrepid volunteers John and Greg headed out to Appleton Farm this morning to dig out the gear from its heavy wet snow blanket.
Here’s John K’s report:
Read MoreWe have snow!! Our volunteers were out grooming at 6 am this morning. Pingree is groomed, and our crew is over at Appleton just beginning to groom at 9:30. If you want to ski at Appleton on the groomed trails, give them an hour to set tracks.
Read MoreDue to lack of snow the Patton Family Snow Day has been postponed until Sat Feb 24th. We are ready to groom. Think snow!
Read MorePending snow (of course!), we're happy to say we'll be grooming Patton Homestead for the town of Hamilton's annual Free Family Snow Day on February 10th!
Read MoreWith snow falling here on the North Shore, lets all hope to have the groomers out on the trails again this week! In this video of the last storm our hardworking Volunteer Coordinator John K at the helm of the Bearcat, towing the Ginzu At Grassrides.
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