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Fundraising Campaign Reaches $7,030!
Diminishing financial resources and aging equipment are significant challenges facing the cross country ski program at Allegany State Park. For two years skiers have not paid any fees to enjoy the Art Roscoe Trails and now is the time for us to step forward. The Allegany Nordic Steering Committee and park management are in agreement that new equipment is the most important thing Allegany Nordic can provide to keep trail grooming a part of the skiing experience at ASP.
Please come forward with your financial support. Visit the CONTRIBUTE page to learn more about the equipment we hope to purchase and how to make a tax-deductible donation.
Contributors to the campaign have offered their perspectives on this fundraising campaign. Click on this post heading to view their insights.
ALLEGANY NORDIC MAKES FIRST EQUIPMENT DONATION TO PARK
Allegany Nordic donated a new trail roller and compactor to Allegany State Park at its November 5th cross-country skiing open house and ski swap.
Chad Herrick and John Snyder (left) of ASP stand with Allegany Nordic skiers behind the new trail roller
The YTS Roller & Compactor donated by Allegany Nordic is 300# and made of steel and high density polyurethane. It was manufactured in Montana by Yellowstone Track Systems, Inc. whose grooming equipment has been used at Nordic venues and Olympic competitions in Canada and the U.S.
“The park staff have done a fantastic job of trail maintenance with very limited resources,” said Andy Dickson, co-founder of Allegany Nordic. “We hope our support can take the cross-country skiing experience at Allegany State Park to new highs. It’s an honor to partner with Allegany State Park and its dedicated staff to deliver the best possible skiing conditions.”
Fundraising by Allegany Nordic was facilitated in part by the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation. Because Allegany Nordic is not yet a 501(c)3 charitable corporation, the CRCF receives contributions on the skiers behalf so that donations are tax-deductible.
“Our fundraising isn’t finished, by any means,” Dickson continued. “Much of the park’s equipment is still very old and in need of replacement. With the state budget looking very tight for the foreseeable future, our work is cut out for us.”
Thoughts To Hold Us Over Until Next Year
I received this note from Wayne Forest along with his second contribution to the capital campaign. I thought I should share it with all of you. If you get the urge to post your own, please do it!
Wayne at the CH overlook
Unfortunately I was only able to ski Art Roscoe Trails once this season. The memories of that morning are still vivid in my mind and have me wanting more… the outstanding trail conditions on Sweetwater, Christian Hollow and Leonard; the beautiful vista view (picture), the doe that shared the trail with me for a few moments, the quietness, the spills and thrills getting down the Ridge and the sense of accomplishment after gripping and gliding up Patterson. Looking forward to next year and introducing Art Roscoe to my wife and friends.
Many thanks to you and the trail grooming and maintenance crew!!!
Lost & Found
Post you lost/found items here.
First item: Fisher Sportglass cross-country skis. NNN Rotella bindings. 195cm Blue and white. Left at the summit two weeks ago. Contact Sue Wyss at 716.945.2283 with information.
