Kahoutek Grand Falls' own club was founded in 1973 and incorporated in 1976
MADELEINE LECLERC
VICTORIA STAR
GRAND FALLS - While many enjoy the winter season for the snowmobiling, hockey, skating and downhill skiing, many more are taking to the cross-country ski trails.
In the greater Grand Falls region alone, cross-country skiers slide over more than 20 kilometres of well-groomed trails and make their way through snow-covered fields and past snow-laden trees.
Approximately 20 kilometres of well-groomed trails await cross-country enthusiasts in the Grand Falls area.
The Grand Falls Kahoutek Cross-Country Ski Club was founded in 1973 and incorporated in 1976. Its name comes from the Kahoutek comet which appeared in 1973. The club offers 20 kilometres of trails ranging from easy to more difficult, depending on the degree of experience of skiers.
The club is responsible for trail maintenance and can count on a number of volunteers who give numerous hours of their time to ensuring that cross-country skiers can enjoy their favourite winter pastime.
The club is proud to encourage a sport focused on the health and well-being of citizens and tourists alike.
Snowshoe enthusiasts are also welcome to enjoy their sport using the newly-groomed trails which cover more than 20 kilometres.
Trails can be accessed at the E. and P. Sénéchal Centre, as well as the Grand Falls Golf Club and on Caswell Street. Passes ($35 for the season for crosscountry skiers and $10 for snowshoers) as well as $10 daily for skiers and $5 daily for visitors. Ski rentals at $10 are also available at the Centre and at the Intersport store located at the local shopping mall.
Passes are free for those 18 years of age and younger however skiers are asked to register at the E. and P. Sénéchal Centre.
The club recently purchased new trailgrooming equipment. Two new trails start off from the E. and P. Sénéchal Centre and join the existing trail network. Some trails travel through fields thanks to the support of area farmers.
The club also has a room in the new annex building located behind the E. and P. Sénéchal Centre where crosscountry skiers can prepare for their day on the trails.
A ski-waxing table is also available.
Interesting that this article would be in the paper, considering we were just there a couple of weekends ago.
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