EAST HARDWICK – What a fabulous cross-country ski season! The Hardwick Trails winter sports crew have been busy. The dedicated volunteer trail groomers have worked hard to keep up with this year’s abundant snowfall; a host of ski instructors and Saturday morning cabin-tenders have helped outfit folks and guided them[Read More…]
Helen Beattie
Leash Required for Safe Trails
To the editor: The goal of the Hardwick Trails Committee is to ensure that all residents can have access to our beautiful trail network, and feel safe in doing so. It was therefore deeply disturbing to read a January 22 Facebook page message from a woman who snowshoes on the[Read More…]
Ski Loans, Lessons, through February 15
HARDWICK – The Hardwick Trails Loan and Lesson program runs through February 15. Every Saturday morning at 9 a.m., weather and trails condition dependent, the log cabin behind Hazen Union School will be staffed with volunteers who fit skiers with the right size skis, poles and boots, and send[Read More…]
Neighbor to Neighbor Helped 140 Neighbors
HARDWICK — In 2024, Hardwick Neighbor to Neighbor (HNtN) helped more than 140 neighbors in various ways. In 2023 HNtN began running the area Support and Supply Center on High Street, which had initially been established by the Civic Standard after that year’s flooding. While the floods were unfortunate, that[Read More…]
Hardwick Trails Loan, Lesson Program on Saturdays
HARDWICK — The Hardwick Trails Loan and Lesson program is in full swing once again. Every Saturday morning (weather and trails condition dependent) the log cabin behind Hazen Union School will be staffed with volunteers who will help fit the right size skis, poles and boots, and send you out[Read More…]
Hardwick Trails will Offer Free Ski Lessons, Equipment Loans
by Helen Beattie, Community Journalist HARDWICK – The Hardwick Trails Committee has been busy gearing up for the cross-country ski season. Once there is a stable snow base, the trails network is groomed regularly and open to all community members. If walking or snowshoeing on the trails, avoid the ski tracks[Read More…]
