The Right Site

According to the SFL bylaws, the responsibility of the Site Selection Committee is to identify and to evaluate potential, new locations for future Ski for Light Events. While there is an official Site Selection Committee, we like to view all Ski for Lighters as valued members of that group.

A site with the right stuff is a unique combination of location, hotel, and ski area. The hotel should be accessible, and should have: At least 150 rooms, and banquet facilities for 250 to 300 people, as well as meeting rooms and space for the Information and Sales Rooms, morning stretching, equipment storage, and Special Interest Sessions. The ski area should be reasonably close to the hotel. It should have reliable and consistent snow, with 25 to 40 km or more of double- tracked cross-country terrain. A good balance of beginner trails and trails for more advanced skiers is a must. There should be accessible lunch facilities and restrooms for a group of 200.

It is also important to consider how far the location is from a major airport. Smaller airports with limited flights may have difficulty accommodating a large number of people traveling on the same day, and multiple airline transfers can increase costs.

If you know of a spot that seems just right, you can help the Site Selection Committee by filling out the Proposed Site Information form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlJyP6hLhYjogfEpK6AlnwpPhOySo_5MJSsDeRkX3yGkFq8Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

The form takes only minutes to complete, and asks a few, short questions about the proposed hotel and ski area. So, while you are out cross-country skiing this winter, be on the lookout for that just right site!