Activities: Outdoor Activities

50+ Winter Games | Alpine Events

Alpine Events
Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 from 9:30AM – 11:30AM
Keystone Resort

Come join us for a fun yet competitive GS race at Keystone!
Bring a friend and compete with them. Medals will be awarded.

Free Lunch for Participants & Volunteers
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 1PM
Summit Senior Center

There is no cost to participate in Summit Seniors single Alpine Events, but you do need to be a member of Summit Seniors and have a valid Keystone Pass. If you do not have a pass you must purchase a one-time race day discounted ticket for $60 prior to registering.

 

Check-in is at 8:30AM in the Mountain House where you will receive your bib and sign a waiver. Then, you will proceed to the Peru lift. Upon reaching the top, you will ski down to the Montezuma lift and ride up to the starting area. You will make two timed runs on Flying Dutchman.

 

For additional information please contact Tom LaVoy At 303-204-1095.



In order for our staff to be able to obtain an accurate headcount and adequately prepare for this event, registration for this event is now closed.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Keystone Fun Race on February 13, 2023! This event, which is sponsored by the Summit County Senior Center and Keystone, drew a large number of contestants who enjoyed receiving their Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the next day’s luncheon.

-Tom LaVoy, Alpine Events Organizer

 

Overall Results

Results by Age + Gender

Results by Gender

50+ Winter Games | Nordic Events

Nordic Events
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 from 9:00AM – Noon
Frisco Nordic Center

Free Lunch for Participants & Volunteers
Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 at 1PM
Summit Senior Center

There is no cost to participate in Summit Seniors Nordic Event, but you do need to be a member of Summit Seniors.  So, if you’re no longer an active member, please sign up or renew your membership online using the preceding link.  If you need help, please call the Senior Center front desk at 970-668-2940.

The Nordic Events are for athletes who are 50-years-old and older. They will be held on Tuesday morning, February 14 at the Frisco Nordic Center. Free lunch and awards will be provided afterwards at the Senior Center at approximately around 1:00PM. If you would like more information on this event, please contact Sybil Praski (Nordic event coordinator) at sybil5562@gmail.com.   Sponsored by Summit Seniors, the fun and competitive Nordic Events are part of our 50+ Winter Games. In 2023, we'll be bringing back the following four Nordic-inspired events, at no charge to participants (except being a member of the Summit Senior Center):

  1. Snowball Toss

    Start Time: Ongoing from 9:00AM to Noon.  You can participate anytime throughout the morning

  2. Biathlon course of 1km for 2 opportunities to shoot, both standing and prone. You can skate or Classic Ski.

    Start Time: There will be rifle familiarization starting at 8:30AM with the biathlon itself taking place from 9:15AM to noon. The field will be limited to 30 participants.

  3. 2.5K, 5K, and 10K classic or skate ski race

    Start Time: 2.5K and 10K races to start at approximately 9:00AM.  5K race to start at approximately 11:00AM

  4. 2.5K snowshoe race

    Start Time: 11:30AM - Noon

  You may combine any of the preceding events, except for the 2.5K and 10K ski races. Please be present at least 30 minutes before the start of your event. All events will be timed except the snowball toss. Medals will be provided for the top 3 male/female in each age group: 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Summit Seniors are grateful to the Town of Frisco for their in-kind grant that allowed us to use the Frisco Nordic Center facility.



In order for our staff to be able to obtain an accurate headcount and adequately prepare for this event, registration for this event is now closed.

Course Marker Set-Up Ski out and mark course with flags and signs to direct racers in the right direction out and back.

Snowshoe Course Marker Make sure snowshoe course is adequately marked for the 2.5k out and back loop.

Check in & Bib Handout Check participants name on list from the online sign up and give them bib and record their number on the online sign up sheet for timing purposes and potential awards.

Biathlon Helper Duties include starter, timers, scribes, course marshal, rifle handlers.

Ski Race Helper 4 timers (keep track of race time), 4 scribes ( write down race times) , 2 spotters, (call out bib numbers as they approach finish line), race ops and announcer, (lead person to give directions and start race for both ski and snowshoe.

Stadium Course Marshal Make sure the area in front of the race is cleared for the start then be there to direct traffic through for the 10k and also to the finish.

Snowball Toss Helper Make snowballs for participants to throw snowballs through the plywood hole targets.

Course Marshal on Weak Link Trail Positioned between snowshoe trails to stop all snowshoe traffic from heading west past that point due to biathlon in vicinity behind the hill.

Snowshoe Race Helper 1 timer, 1 scribe and 1 spotter.

Ski Course Marker Take Down Ski out and take down the signs after the 5k race starts around 11:15AM.

Snowshoe Course Take Down Take down any signs on snowshoe course that were put up.

 

Sign Up to Volunteer & Help with Nordic Events

Monthly Trips

The Monthly Trips group will meet once per year to create a schedule consisting of one trip per month. Depending on the number of committee members, each person will serve as lead for specific trips. The trips are usually for a day. Examples include:

  • Summer sculpture/art exhibit in Loveland
  • Denver Art Museum
  • Silver Plume Melodrama
  • Specific theater/music events
  • Crane Migration in Montrose (2-day event)

Participants usually meet at the Senior Center to carpool.  Anyone wishing to join this committee should contact Mickie Parsons

Turtles & Snails | Off Season Hikes

Thursdays | October – April

Our hikes are easy, usually 3 to 5 miles on Thursday mornings. Although our hikes are easy, we often have some “Snails” who are a bit slower and don’t want to walk as far. Perfect for newcomers or anyone acclimating!  We want everyone to feel comfortable enjoying our beautiful mountains with us.

Only during the winter, spring and fall months, we use an email list to send out hikes, trailhead directions, time and suggested equipment (boots, poles, snowshoes, yaktrax, spikes) depending on the weather and trail conditions.  Our hikes continue to take place on Thursday mornings, but the times may change. Emails are sent a day or two before the hike with location and time. This email list will be used throughout the offseason fall, winter and spring months. To be added to the email list, please send your name and email address to Pat Kopystianskyj (pkopysti@comcast.net)

Summit Older Bushwhackers (SOBs)

Tuesdays, 8:30 AM  | June – Mid October

Summit Older Bushwhackers (SOBs) do intermediate backcountry trail hikes on Tuesdays, mostly in Summit County. These typically range from 4 – 7 miles and with 400 – 1500 ft of elevation gain. They are led by volunteer trip leaders, usually a different leader each week. We meet from June through mid October, weather permitting. We usually leave the car-pool location at 8:30 and are back between 12 and (rarely) 2 pm.  For more information, call Jim Fleshman at 281-507-1059 or email rjftex@gmail.com.

Canine Companions

Wednesdays, 9 AM | May – October

Moderate Wednesday hikes at a leisurely pace, with furry friends welcome — Those unfortunate to not be owned by a dog are also welcome.  The group meets at 9:00 AM. to carpool or at a trailhead. Bring leashes. For more details, please call Howard Brown at 970-468-2313 or email brown.howard2@gmail.com.

Turtles & Snails | Summer Hikes

Thursdays | May – September

Our summer hikes are published on this web page from May through September. Our hikes are easy, usually 3 to 5 miles on Thursday mornings. Although our hikes are easy we often have some “Snails” who are a bit slower and don’t want to walk as far. Perfect for newcomers or anyone acclimating! We want everyone to feel comfortable enjoying our beautiful mountains with us. 

Loosey Goosey

Thursdays, 3:30-5 :30p.m. | January– March, and 1 Thursday in December

Thanks for your interest in the Loosey Goosey Ski Group, our Après Ski potlucks and the Summit Seniors.

 

Established in 1989, we are a loosely (Loosey Goosey) structured group of fun and active folks 50 years old and over who ski and ride together on specified days at local resorts and enjoy gathering at weekly socials during the season.

 

Our group, with a membership of over 200 local and visiting senior skiers, coordinates popular potluck après ski parties on most Thursdays, from 4 to 6, December through March at the Summit Community & Senior Center in Frisco. We are now part of the Summit Seniors, a non profit organization, that is the social organization connected to the Center.

 

Our members participate in many local ski day programs including the Meetup 50+ Ski Group at Breckenridge on Tuesdays and at Keystone on Thursdays. When you attend our après ski parties you will always hear about other members joining up to travel to Loveland, A-Basin, Copper, Vail, Beaver Creek, Steamboat, Cooper and other resorts near and far.

 

Our nominal, but critical, annual membership fee this year of $15 helps cover the costs of weekly room rental fees, serving supplies, some beverages, and our annual membership party which is held in January. Members also receive our emailed announcements and updates, and a membership directory. All members must also belong to the Summit Senior’s at an annual fee of $15.

 

Below is a link to the Summit Senior’s on-line Membership signup, or to download an application which can be mailed. You can also join at the Summit County Community Center.

 

Online registration: https://summit-seniors.org/membership/

 

For the 2022-2023 Après Ski Season, our members bring an appetizer, or beverages (wine/beer/soda) to share and meet at the Summit County Community and Senior Center on Thursday December 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 and from January 5, 2023 until March 30, 2023 every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00.

 

Sign Up for Annual Party

Cross Country Skiing Group

Wednesdays | December 7 – March 29

Cross country skiing with designated leader, info provided for trail difficulty, distance, and elevation gain. Moderate-level backcountry trails on Wednesdays, meeting place and start time varies week to week. A weekly email is sent out with details. The distances are usually four to six miles roundtrip. Outings are suitable for all levels of skiers that have mastered snowplow and herringbone skills. You will need backcountry skis with metal edges and fish scales, or know how to wax and/or bring skins.

After some outings a volunteer host will provide a light lunch in his or her home.(A $7- $10 donation is recommended). Contact the host by Monday noon, as reservations are limited. New this year we are also meeting at a variety of restaurants mixed in with some tailgating parties as weather permits.

For more information contact Joyce Bearse at 508-280-4910 or Joyce@JoyceBearse.com.

Senior Golf Program

May through September

The Summit County Seniors Golf Program is an excellent way to meet other seniors who have the same passion for the sport. The golf courses in the area are beautiful, challenging and provide opportunities for players of all skill levels. Golf courses in the program include the Keystone River and Ranch courses as well as the Raven Golf Club at Three Peaks.  Golf discounts are given for the Raven and Keystone courses. These include: green fees, merchandise and lesson discounts.

Three programs exist for the senior golfer:

  1. The golf program coordinator has arranged discounted green fees at each of the courses identified above for senior members. To participate in this program, seniors must be up to date on Summit Seniors membership dues and have purchased a Seniors Golf Card at the Senior Center for $5.
  2. Boomers on the Links: The Seniors Golf Program promotes and supports a weekly Tuesday clinic at the Keystone River Course. During these outings, participants play nine holes of golf, receive a group lesson and are treated to lunch for a reasonable price. Those interested in this clinic should contact the Keystone Pro Shop at (970) 498-1520 to reserve a spot.
  3. Special golf outings are arranged at courses apart from those mentioned above. These outings give the senior golfer an opportunity to try courses not played before. The group aims for two special outings in the summer during July and August.

If you would like to help with the Senior Golf Program, please call Tom McCullough at 630-880-8024 or email Tmccull567@aol.com.