Grantham
The event will feature an all-day Nordic skiing clinic for all women interested in expanding their skills, from beginner toward expert in either classic or skate technique. The clinic begins at 9 a.m. and will include a morning session, lunch provided by Bistro Nouveau and an afternoon session to apply newly learned skills on Eastman’s cross country trial network.
Eastman season passholders can register for the clinic at a cost of $30. The lesson, trail pass and lunch costs $40 for the public, with an additional $10 for those requiring a ski rental.
Contact Charlie Taber at charlie@eastmannh.org or 603-863-6772 for more information or to register.
Lebanon
The evening, which runs from 6-8 p.m., combined outdoor activity with delicious food. Participants will be able to traverse a route from the Storrs Hill lodge and back on snowshow, skis or snowboard, stopping periodically along the route for light food and hot beverages from a variety of sponsoring restaurants.
The cost to participate is $10 for ages 13 and older, $5 for ages 6-12 and free for those ages 5 and younger. The maximum cost for any family is $30.
Register online at webtrac.lebcity.com or call Lebanon Rec at 603-448-5121 to register.
Grantham
The race is open to teams of four people (three to push, one in pajamas to ride), who will be charged with creating entries based on the various David’s House guest room themes. Beds must be a minimum of twin size (35 inches by 71 inches) but can be larger and must be mounted on at least two skis.
Teams will push their sleds on the Nordic Center’s practice loop. At the race mid-point, the bed’s rider must switch positions — as well as pajamas — with one of the sled pushers for the trip back. The race will cover a distance of 400 yards, with a downhill finish. Teams will be timed, and the top four fastest sleds advance to the semifinals and finals.
The cost to participate is $100. Proceeds will benefit David’s House.
The day will also include a display of grooming equipment, a sleboggan demonstration and a chili cook-off. Call Eastman Recreation at 603-863-6772 for more information or to register.
Lebanon
Lebanon will sponsor a pair of trips on Jan. 17 (register by Jan. 10) and March 24 (register by March 17). Both trips leave Lebanon City Hall at 9 a.m., with a planned return of 5 p.m. Participants can either bring their own gear or rent at the mountain for an additional cost; they also may carry their own lunch or bring money to purchase something at the lodge.
For costs and other information, contact Lebanon Rec at 603-448-5121.
Quechee
Smart Start gives children and their parents a starting point for learning the game of basketball. Participants will work on the basic motor skills necessary to play organized basketball while also getting to work one-on-one with instructors and their parents.
Dribbling, ball handling, passing, catching, shooting, running and agility all have a part in Smart Start. Parent participation is a requirement of the program.
Smart Start runs for six consecutive Saturdays from 8:30-9:15 a.m. through Feb. 11. (Snow date: Feb. 18.) The cost of the program is $25 for Hartford residents and $40 for nonresidents. Call 802-295-5036 to learn more or reserve a spot.
White River Junction
Wednesday Walkers features easy morning hikes at sites around the Upper Valley.
Each hike begins by meeting at the Hartford Municipal Building at 9 a.m. for transportation to that day’s hike. The winter schedule:
Jan 25: Mill Road Trail, Lebanon.
Feb. 8: Storrs Pond, Hanover.
March 1: Mink Brook Marsh, Hanover.
Participants are asked to bring snacks, bottled water, properly layered clothing and proper footwear to handle winter conditions. Wednesday Walkers is open to all ages, and each hike is done by noon.
Contact Hartford Rec at 802-295-5036 to find out more.