2011-2012 Events List


October ::


Saturday, Oct 22 : Halloween Walk

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Come and enjoy a evening of trick or treating on hallows eve at our family friendly haunted house. Please Bring your flashlight and dress appropriately.

Event contact: Victor Chappellaz, Ph.: 248-2319


December ::


Saturday, Dec 3: 2011-2012 Ski Program Registration

Time: 10:30 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area in the Clubhouse

Description: BMS will be holding their annual registration for ski lessons. The registration will be held at Birch Ski Area in the Clubhouse between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Come and meet club members, athletes, and coaches; and explore the ski trail.

Saturday, Dec 10: Jackrabbit Ski Lesson 1

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Lesson start in the clubhouse at 10:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Please arrive at 10:00 am for prep time.

January ::


Saturday, Jan 7: Jackrabbit Ski Lesson 2

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Lesson start in the clubhouse at 10:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Please arrive at 10:00 am for prep time.

Saturday, Jan 21: Jackrabbit Ski Lesson 3

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Lesson start in the clubhouse at 10:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Please arrive at 10:00 am for prep time.

Sunday, Jan 22: Birch Open Cross-Country Ski Race

Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: The Birch Open is a sanctioned CCSAM cross-country ski race put on by Birch Mountain Sports. The event is open to all athletic capability and age...[read more]

February ::


Sunday, Feb 5: Birch Tour

Due to the lack of snow, the Birch Tour has been reformated. Please read below.

Due to the lack of snow, the Birch Tour has been changed to a Poker Derby Hike. The hike will be a guided tour of the Birch trails with a stop for hot chocolate at Victor's "hide-away" cabin.

  • Location: Hike will start in the clubhouse
  • Time: start at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
  • Cost to participate in the poker derby: $5.00 for a card hand
  • Distance for hike: 2-3 km for those that want to do a short distance, up to 7Km for those that are energetic

Saturday, Feb 11: Jackrabbit Ski Lesson 4

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Lesson start in the clubhouse at 10:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Please arrive at 10:00 am for prep time.

Saturday, Feb 18: Jackrabbit Ski Lesson 5

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Lesson start in the clubhouse at 10:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Please arrive at 10:00 am for prep time.

Monday, Feb 20: Hot Dog Day

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Come enjoy a nice afternoon of cross-country skiing including a hod dog roast.

March ::


Saturday, Mar 10: Jackrabbit Ski Lesson 6

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Lesson start in the clubhouse at 10:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Please arrive at 10:00 am for prep time.

Sunday, Mar 11: Boundry Trails Distance Challenge

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where: Burwalde Woods Trails

Description: Ski Distance Challenge. This is an event for all skiers; you set your personal challenge and jointly we try to log as much distance as we can in one day. There are certificates for skiing ones age, skiing the greatest distance in your age category, greatest family distance, and so on. Everyone who makes 25 km or more gets their name on our annual plaque.

Please follow the URL below for more information: http://btncski.wordpress.com/

Saturday, Mar 17: Jackrabbit Ski Lesson Wind-up

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Where: Birch Ski Area

Description: Lesson start in the clubhouse at 10:30 am and end at 11:30 am. Please arrive at 10:00 am for prep time.