BREIA/Tug Hill Weekend Trip for January 2025
BREIA/Tug Hill Weekend Trip for January 2025
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Back by popular demand, CNSC is excited to offer a weekend trip to the Black River Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) and the Tug Hill region in January 2025.
Since BREIA is just 121 miles from Ithaca (35 miles north of Utica), you can join us for the day or for the weekend. We have scheduled group ski tours (see tour schedule below) to make it easy to join us for the morning, afternoon or the entire day.
We plan to ski different trail systems on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, depending on trail conditions and interest. On Saturday night, Lois Chaplin, long time club member, has graciously offered to host us again at her camp near Boonville for her world-famous pot luck feast. You do not want to miss this weekend!
As we get closer to the weekend, we will closely monitor the trail conditions. The Tug Hill region is famously known for lots of snow so let's hope we can celebrate another return to BREIA.
Important: To keep up-to-date on trip planning, including a weekend schedule (see tentative schedule below) of group ski tours, trail conditions and social activities with other participants, we will post updates here and on the Club Google Group Email List. Please make sure you are subscribed to the Google Group to stay up to date.
Transportation to BREIA: You are responsible for arranging your own transportation for the trip. If you would like to ride with someone or share transportation, we suggest posting to the Club Google Group Email List.
Questions? Contact Jen Woltjen at jennifer.woltjen@gmail.com
Weekend Dates
Weekend Dates
January 31 - February 2, 2025 (Friday - Sunday)
Host Hotel - The Lodge at Headwaters, Boonville, New York (see lodging information below). Located at 13524 NY-12, Boonville, NY 13309
Information on the BREIA Trails and Other Nearby Ski Trails
Information on the BREIA Trails and Other Nearby Ski Trails
Located near Boonville, New York , the Black River Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) manages and maintains more than 50 kilometers of trails near Boonville, New York. Access to the trails and facilities is free and the trails remain open throughout the year, offering hiking and biking in the warmer months. Visit the BREIA website for more information about their various trailhead locations (see listing below), trail maps and trail conditions.
We highly suggest downloading/printing the PDF maps before you leave home. Links to all the trail maps provided below on the ski tour schedule.
Boonville is also close to the Tug Hill Region where you can ski on groomed and ungroomed trails at other locations such as Osceola Ski & Sport and Osceola Tug Hill (both about 30 minutes from Boonville). See details below for information on where to ski.
January 31 - February 2: Tentative Weekend Schedule of Group Ski Tours and Social Gatherings
January 31 - February 2: Tentative Weekend Schedule of Group Ski Tours and Social Gatherings
Updated November 8, 2024
Updated November 8, 2024
All ski tours are subject to trail conditions at the time of the ski tour. We will post any trail updates to the Google Group Email List.
Questions? Contact Jen Woltjen at jennifer.woltjen@gmail.com
Note: BREIA does not charge trail fees.
Come up for the Day!
Interested in coming up for just the day, a morning or afternoon? We have designed the schedule of group ski tours to accommodate that. You are welcome to join us at any or all of the following group ski tours throughout the weekend.
You can also ski on your own if you wish.
Please Note: We will have a policy of "no skier left behind" on our scheduled group ski tours. This means we will ski together as much as we can with a person at the lead and a person or two to "sweep." We will also stop and re-group as necessary.
The following schedule is tentative:
Friday, January 31
Afternoon Group Ski Tour
Meeting Time: 2 PM
Where: Potato Hill Farm and Trails (just 5 minutes from downtown Boonville)
Address: 11904 Potato Hill Road, Boonville, NY 13309
Meet - at parking lot
Link to Trail Map (PDF) Showing Trailhead Meeting Location (red arrow on map)
Ski Tour Leaders: Jen Woltjen and Larry Lepak
Description for Afternoon Ski Tour
We will start our weekend ski trip with a relatively easy group ski tour on the gentle Potato Hills Trails, located located just 5 minutes from downtown Boonville. We will ski for approximately 1 to 1.5 hours depending on group consensus. The Potato Hill trails offer over 6 kilometers of well-maintained and gentle trails offering majestic views of the Tug Hill Plateau.
Download and/or print the PDF map before you leave.
Friday Night Social/Appetizers to Share
Time: 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: The Lodge at Headwaters
Join other club members at our host hotel, the Lodge at Headwaters, in their inviting lounge and dining room for happy hour and lively conversation (NOTE: BYOB as the lodge does not have a bar). If you wish, please bring an appetizer to share with others and BYOB. We will review the weekend's activities and answer any questions. Feel free to come anytime between 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Saturday, February 1
Morning Group Ski Tour
Meeting Time: 10 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Jackson Hill Sunfield Trails, 8240 Jackson Hill Road, Boonville, NY 13309
Google Map Link to Trailhead (parking lot)
Ski Tour Leader(s): Lois Chaplin, Jen Woltjen and Larry Lepak
Link to Trail Map (PDF) Showing Trailhead Meeting Location (red arrow on map)
Description for Morning Ski Tour
Plan to park in the parking lot for the Jackson Hill trails and meet us at the Jackson Hill Skyfields Trailhead warming hut (a short ski/hike from the parking lot) on Jackson Hill Road. Together, we will explore the easier trails on both sides of the road before breaking for lunch/snacks back at the warming lodge (warmed with a wood stove) around 1 PM. Plan to bring your own snack/lunch, hydration (warm thermos is nice) and extra layers of clothing. You can leave stuff in the warming lodge while you ski.
Option - you may ski on your own if you wish.
Download and/or print the PDF map before you leave. Link here to the Jackson Hill Skyfield Trails (PDF) with trailhead meeting location (red arrow on map).
Please Note: We will have a policy of "no skier left behind" on our scheduled group ski tours. This means we will ski together as much as we can with a person at the lead and a person or two to "sweep." We will also stop and re-group as necessary.
Afternoon Group Ski Tour
Meeting Time: 1:30 PM
Where: Jackson Hill Sunfield Trails, 8240 Jackson Hill Road, Boonville, NY 13309
Google Map Link to Trailhead (parking lot)
Link to Trail Map (PDF) Showing Trailhead Meeting Location (red arrow on map)
Ski Tour Leader(s): Lois Chaplin, Jen Woltjen and Larry Lepak
Description for Afternoon Ski Tour
Plan to park in the parking lot and meet us at the Jackson Hill Skyfields Trailhead warming hut (the same meeting place as the morning ski - a short ski from the parking lot) on Jackson Hill Road. Together, we will continue to explore the easier trails on both sides of the road for about 2 hours depending on group consensus. Plan to bring your own snack/lunch, hydration (warm thermos is nice) and extra layers of clothing. You can leave stuff in the warming hut (wood stove) while you ski.
Option - you may ski on your own if you wish.
Saturday Night Social/Dinner Hosted by Lois Chaplin
Happy Hour: 5 PM (BYOB)
Dinner: 6 PM (Bring a dish to pass, a placesetting and your favorite beverage)
Where: Due to overwhelming response, we have moved this event to a new venue in Boonville.
NOTE: the new venue does not have a bar so BYOB.
Directions: Please email Lois Chaplin at lec4@cornell.edu to let her know to expect you. She will provide directions to our "new" venue to those who let her know they will be coming.
Sunday, February 2
Morning Group Ski Tour
Meeting Time: Meet 10 AM to 10:30 AM
Where: Alder Creek Gorge/Egypt Road Trails
Link to Trail Map (PDF) Showing Trailhead Meeting Location (red arrow on map)
Ski Tour Leader(s): Jen Woltjen and others
Description for Morning Ski Tour
We will meet at the Egypt Road Trailhead Parking Lot on Egypt Road. Together, we will explore the Beginner and Intermediate trails on both sides of the road. We will ski for about 2 hours with the option of skiing longer or going shorter if you wish to get back on the road and head home.
Plan to bring your own snack/lunch, hydration and extra layers of clothing. A warming lodge (wood stove) is available just off the trail southwest of the parking lot. Option - you may ski on your own if you wish.
Download and/or print the PDF map before you leave. Link here to the Egypt Road Trail Map (PDF) with trailhead meeting location (red arrow on map).
Information on Places to Ski Nearby (with distance from the Lodge at Headwaters, Boonville):
Information on Places to Ski Nearby (with distance from the Lodge at Headwaters, Boonville):
Black River Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) Trails, Boonville - access to these trails are free.
Black River Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) Trails, Boonville - access to these trails are free.
Egypt Road Trail System - 11 minutes/9 miles
The Canal Trails - 1 minute/1 mile
Jackson Hill Trails - 7 minutes/4 miles
Potato Hill Farm & Trails - 6 minutes/4 miles
Lodging Options Near the BREIA Trails (Boonville NY area)
Lodging Options Near the BREIA Trails (Boonville NY area)
Cayuga Nordic Ski Club has secured a small block of rooms for the club. Those interested in staying here need to reserve their room by December 30. After those dates, the block of rooms are released to the public. We highly recommend reserving a room as soon as possible if you think you may come. The Lodge at Headwaters has a generous cancellation penalty - 48 hours. For example, if you reserve a room, you have up until 48 hours before your arrival date to cancel without penalty.
Room Rate for the Club - $139.00 per night plus taxes (two queen beds, private bath and full breakfast). This rate is negotiated by the club for our block of rooms.
How to Reserve a Room at the Lodge at Headwaters - Call the Lodge directly at 315-942-2027. Make sure you tell them that you are reserving a room in the Cayuga Nordic Ski Club block for your planned date(s).
Suggestions for Other Nearby Lodging (distance to Boonville)
Suggestions for Other Nearby Lodging (distance to Boonville)
The Edge Hotel in Lyons Falls, NY - 13 minutes/11 miles
Hampton Inn, Rome, NY - 32 minutes/24 miles
Suggestions for Nearby Eating Places
Suggestions for Nearby Eating Places
Capri Pizzeria, 111 Main Street, Boonville, NY. Dine in or order online via website or by phone. Facebook page. Delivery available. (607) 942-2305 or 3749
Awesome Country (Deli and Country Store), 106 Park Avenue, Boonville, NY
Broadway Cafe & Bakery , 143 Main Street, Boonville, NY
Woodland Farm Brewery (located inside the Hulbert House), 106 Main Street, Boonville, NY
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