Trip
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Rock Creek Trailhead
Moderate ski. Approximately 7 miles. 1,200 ft elevation gain.
Contacts
Ed Cotgageorge
Primary Leader
- Mon, Jan 12, 2026
- Bobcats Section
- Backcountry Nordic Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Pace: 2.0 -2.5
- FULL, 2 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This trip will be at a Brisk Pace. Participant should possess confident diagonal stride, herringbone climbing abilities, and be able to confidently perform snowplow/step turns on varied terrain.
Woolly Mammoth, Section BB. 7:00am for 7:10 departure
Route/Place
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Nordic backcountry skis and bindings (wider than track skis with metal edges recommended)
- Boots appropriate for backcountry terrain
- Adjustable poles
- Ten Essentials
- Extra clothing layers appropriate for winter conditions
- Food and water adequate for trip duration plus extra
- Personal first aid kit
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