THREE- DAY EVENT INFORMATION
The 16th annual SRSFL three-day cross-country ski event will be held in Truckee, CA Saturday, March 8 - Monday, March 10, 2008. Lodging will be at the Best Western Truckee Tahoe Inn, in Truckee, CA. Skiing will be at Tahoe Donner Cross Country, Truckee, CA. Cost: $195 if you bring your own skis, $235 if you need skis. Add $129 if you wish a private room. The fee includes 2 nights lodging (double occupancy) in Truckee, 2 breakfasts (Sun. & Mon.), 2 dinners (Sat. & Sun.), and trail passes for all three days. For those needing lodging at the Wingate Inn in Rancho Cordova Friday night March 7, the cost is an additional $39 double, $78 single. You are on your own for lunches in Truckee. Tahoe Donner has an excellent lunch menu, including vegetarian items.

APPLICATION
Submit your application with a $40 deposit before the deadline, January 16, 2008. Applications will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Applications received after the deadline will be considered as space permits. Final payment is due by February 16, 2008. If you find you have to cancel, do so by February 16, 2008 to receive a refund of your $40 deposit. Scholarships are available. Please send completed and signed forms to:
Cindy Quintana
SRSFL Skier Coordinator
15301 Beatty St. San Leandro, CA 94579-2116.
(510) 483-2948
cindyq12345@sbcglobal.net

ARRIVING SACRAMENTO:
Out-of-area skiers should plan to arrive in Sacramento Friday, March 7, between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. During this time, transportation will be provided by our volunteers from the train station and airport to the Wingate Inn, 10745 Gold Center Dr. Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916) 858-8680.

If you arrive earlier or later than this window, you will be responsible for providing your own transportation to the Wingate Inn. Super Shuttle, (1 800 258-3826), is available from the airport to the hotel; no reservation is necessary (approximately $22). Paratransit, (916 429-2744), is also available, but reservations must be made 2 days ahead of time ($8). On Friday evening, salad, pizza and drinks will be provided for $6 in the hotel meeting room from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

For breakfast Saturday morning, the Wingate Inn offers a full continental breakfast of cereal, juice, fruit, breads, hard-boiled eggs, yogurt, Jimmy Dean McMuffins and hot beverages.

DEPARTING SACRAMENTO SATURDAY MORNING MARCH 8:
Be prepared to leave the Wingate dressed in ski clothing for Tahoe Donner Cross-Country at 7:30 a.m. (Transportation will be provided).

DEPARTING TAHOE DONNER MONDAY MARCH 12:
Plan your departure flight for 7:30 p.m. or later. Plan your train departure for 5:40 p.m. or later. Cars will depart from the ski area at 2:30 for Sacramento, and will take passengers to the airport, train station, etc.

SATURDAY DAY TRIP SKI SCHEDULE
This year, SRSFL will be offering two day trips; these trips are open to children and adults.
January 19, sign-up deadline January 14, 2008
February 9, sign-up deadline February 4, 2008

APPLICATION AND TRIP FEES
Cost per ski trip: Adults: $13 if you have skis, $27 if you need skis. Children 12 and under: $8 which includes skis and trail pass.

For an application or more information, contact

Betsy Rowell
SRSFL Skier Coordinator
(916) 362-5557 or montbets@pacbell.net

General Information

Sierra Regional Ski For Light Inc. (SRSFL) is a cross-country ski program based on the concept of Ski For Light International and other Ski For Light regional groups. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for people to participate in a vigorous physical activity and learn about the need for, and benefits of, acquiring a more healthy way of living. We invite you to join us for our upcoming 2008 ski season. You don't have to be an athlete or a dedicated skier--we encourage blind/visually impaired beginners as well as experienced cross-country skiers to apply. All you need is the interest in a recreational snow sport and the desire to live a more physically active life.

For those not familiar with skiing, cross-country or nordic skiing differs from downhill or alpine skiing in several important ways. The equipment and clothing for cross-country skiing are much lighter in weight and more comfortable than that for downhill skiing. An alpine skier only goes downhill; a cross-country skier is not so limited. In addition to occasional downhill runs, a cross-country skier goes at his/her own pace throughout the countryside, providing his/her own propulsion when gliding across level ground or uphill..

A blind/visually impaired skier follows pre-set tracks or grooves in the snow, while a sighted guide skis in a similar set of tracks to one side. The guide instructs on proper skiing techniques, informs the skier of changes in the direction and slope of the tracks, and gives valuable and interesting information about the countryside. Emphasis is placed on recreational trail skiing.