[roc-info] ski-o season opener 12/15 and NY ski-o schedule

[Stina Bridgeman]

The NY ski-o opener is scheduled for Dec 15 at Lapland Lake with courses 
for all levels.  Keep your fingers crossed for snow!

The full NY ski-o schedule can be found at the NYSSRA ski-o website 
(http://skio.nyssranordic.org).  Events are also posted on Attackpoint 
(http://www.attackpoint.org).  Check the NYSSRA website for details 
about registration and start times, available courses, and (most 
important) ski conditions and event status.  Always check the NYSSRA 
site before traveling - most events will be canceled if there is 
insufficient snow, and a final go or no go call is sometimes made very 
close to the event date if conditions are iffy.

Most events are part of the NYSSRA points series and are open to all 
levels, including those new to orienteering or ski-o.  (The main 
exceptions are ESWG and NYSSRA Championships, which may not have courses 
suitable for beginners.)  A brief introduction to orienteering is often 
available - just ask someone at an event.  "Try it" events are geared 
specifically towards beginners and may not have advanced courses - check 
the notes for the particular event.

A basic level of skiing ability is important for enjoying ski-o, but you 
don't need to be an expert skier to give it a try - beginner courses are 
shorter and have easier skiing as well as navigation.  Both classic and 
skate techniques are legal in ski-o and while competitive racers will be 
on skate skis, many people enjoy ski-o on classic skis.  It is possible 
to rent skis at some event venues.

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Stina Bridgeman                             stina.bridgeman at gmail.com
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