2000/2001 Season
[Trail Passes, Rental Equipment, Ski School, Pee-Wee Snow School]

North America's Largest Cross Country Ski Resort

When you really want to get away from it all...

Leaving your worries behind and concentrating on the here and now is easy to say, but not so easy to do. Being surrounded by views that take your breath away definitely helps. That's why we've created rest stops at some of the most beautiful places throughout the Resort - so you'll remember to stop and smell the pine.

Royal Gorge -  A cross county skiing Mecca with over 300km of extensive trails groomed to perfection. Snow Country Magazine ranked Royal Gorge "the number one cross country ski resort in all of North America." Once you're on the mountain, you'll understand why.

Ski and explore some of the most beautiful winter terrain you'll find anywhere - thousands of acres of crisp, snow-clad wilderness amidst the majestic Sierra Mountains. It's the kind of scenery that sends electricity rushing through a skier's soul. And you'll need it to cover all the trails that await you at Royal Gorge!

At Royal Gorge Cross Country Ski Resort you'll find :

• 9,172 acres of skiing terrain and an annual snowfall exceeding 600 inches
• lowest elevation 5,800', highest elevation 7,400'
• Hours: 8:30am to 5pm weekends and holidays, 9am to 5pm weekdays
• 90 trails, 4 user friendly surface ski lifts
• 330km groomed track

• 28 novice trails, 46 intermediate trails, 16 advanced trails
• Interconnect Trail - Inn to Inn trail, 22km ski

• 10 rejuvenating warming huts
• 4 refreshing trailside cafes
• Summit Station Day Lodge, complete with rental and retail shop, restaurant and bar, restrooms, ski school and ski patrol center
• Wilderness Lodge, in the center of the track system, and Rainbow Lodge at the far west end of the track system
• Free Shuttle Bus service lets you enter the trail system at one point, exit at another and then enjoy a free ride back to where it all began. On weekends and holidays, skiers who enjoy the challenge of a destination ski can traverse the Rainbow Interconnect or the Sugar Bowl Interconnect Trail and then catch a shuttle back to Summit Station.
• World's largest and most modern cross country grooming fleet
• Snow making, based at Summit Station Trailhead and covering 15km of trail
• Trail Maps
• Latest ski report

*Two day passes valid only for two consecutive days. Three, four and five day passes subject to certain restrictions.

Holiday Periods / High Season
December 24 - January 1, January 12 - 15, February 16 - 19

Seniors Discount (65 and over) - Full Day Pass for the Afternoon Pass Rate, with proper ID, everyday.

AAA Members Discount - $1 off trail pass prices. One discount per card with proper ID. Not valid weekends and high season.

Discounts available at Summit Station Rental or Retail Shop, not at trailhead ticket booths. Multiple discounts can not be combined.

Early Departure Credit - Turn in your regular, full day adult trail pass to the retail shop before 12pm and get a coupon for $5 off your next full day adult midweek, non-holiday pass. (not valid with any other offers, discounts or packages.

Midweek Specials

Rental Equipment Rates:

On Site Rental Store: Handily located at the Summit Station day lodge, our Rental Store has a ski, boot and pole package available that will suit your style - whether it's your first time on skis or your fiftieth! Our equipment is state-of-the art, our inventory is expansive and our rental staff are ready to help.

Cross country skis, boots, poles (diagonal or skating)

• One Day Rental
  • Adults $17.50 / Child 16 & Under $9.50
• Two Day Rental
  • Adults $28.00 / Child 16 & Under $14.00
• Demo Performance Package/Metal Edge
  • $22.00 per day
• Snowshoes
  • $17.50 per day
• Pulk Sleds
  • $15.00 per day

Ski School Rates:

Ski Lessons

•  Group Lessons - 1½ hours
  • Hours: 10:30am and 1:45pm daily, plus 12:15pm on weekends. Cost: $20 or $36 including a trail pass.
• Private Lesson - 1 hour
  • Hours: 9:30am and 12:30pm daily and 3:15pm daily. Cost: $30 first person, $15 each additional person. Trail pass additional.
• Skating Lessons - 1½ hours
  • Hours: 1:45pm weekdays, 10:30am, 12:15pm and 1:45pm on weekends. Cost: $20 or $36 including a trail pass.
• Telemark Lessons - 1½ hours
  • Hours: 1:45pm on weekends. Cost: $20 or $36 including a trail pass.
• Private Lesson with Video Analysis - 1 hour
  • Hours: 9:30am, 12:30pm and 3:15pm daily. Cost: $40 first person, $20 each additional person. Trail pass additional.
• Snowshoe
  • Hours: 10:30am and 12:15pm on weekends. Cost: $20 or $36 including a trail pass.

*A valid ski pass is required for all lessons.

Pee-Wee Snow School

This special program is for children 4-12 years and is available on weekends and some holidays. Pee-Wee Snow School is just for kids and just for fun. They get their own instructor, their own equipment and a safe introduction to snow and skiing that's just their size. Packages include equipment rental, trail pass, instruction and supervision, as well as lunch with the morning and all-day sessions.

AVAILABLE: Weekends, plus Dec. 24 - Jan. 2, Jan. 17 and Feb. 18 - 27

Learn to Ski Special

Trying something new should be fun for you and easy on your budget. That's why we've designed a learn to ski special that has everything you need at a price you'll like. For just $46 for adults and $28 for children ages 10-16, you'll get a 1½ hour group lesson, a full day trail pass and full day rental of skis, boots and poles. Children 10-13 must be accompanied by an adult.

"Royal Gorge is the number one cross country ski resort in all of North America."

- Snow Country Magazine

"A balance of activity and rest, fitness and fullness, companionship and solitude - you can have it all at Royal Gorge."

- Ski Magazine

Photos and information courtesy Royal Gorge XC Ski Resort

P.O. Box 1100, Soda Springs, CA 95728
Conditions Phone (530) 525-2900, Office Phone (530) 525-2992
or (800) 500-3871

info@royalgorge.com

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