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leet Hut-to-hut popular Algonquin catches skiers's eyes by Tony Sloan Ontario's huge Algonquin Park, already internationally famous among hikers, canoeists, nature photographers and campers in summer, has now captured the appreciative eye of cross-country skiers in wintertime. The recent in- troduction of hut-to-hut skiing in the park has aroused keen interest among nordic skiers seeking a new ex- perience in Canada. The heated huts allow the full enjoyment of a winter wilderness at an easy pace with food, comfort and a deep woods scene at day's end. The three principals who conceived the program are Robin Hughes, a _ nearby Haliburton native who is a geotechnical expert with Ontario Hydro; Bill Moore, who has done geological exploration in northern British Columbia and Saskatchewan and is currently associated with an environmental engineering firm; and Neil Downer, a geologist who, like his two con- freres, has years of experience in year- round travel and association with Canada's wilderness country. Together, they are the mentors and motivators of Algonquin Nordic Ski Touring. In addition to providing professional instruction and guide services, Algonquin Nordic maintains 85 km of groomed trails in the southerly end of the park. Five camps are located a leisurely day's skiing apart of ap- 1 ios eee = >? pik, proximately 15 km (10 miles). Groups are limited to from six to eight skiers per guide and have a choice of from two- to seven-day cross-country tours with three hot meal intervals per day. Fresh food cooked on the trail or on the camp stoves constitutes the daily fare for the winter ravenous skiers. Food and supplies' are transported to the hut tents ahead of time so skiers carry their personal gear only, allowing light and easy travel. Tours to choose from start with the in- troductory ""Weeken- der"' which includes two days skiing with guiding and instruction, two nights accommodation and six meals at $96 per skier. The "Weekend at Camp Base'"' is ideal for families with small children. Starting at Make your New Year's Resolution Quit smoking, again Start that diet | wall '~| Sign up to bea BIG BROTHER Call Big Brothers for more information 526-3104 322-1660 Saturday noon, it consists of overnight accommodation, five meals and unguided use of the adjacent trails. A typical five-to seven-day tour starts with the first and ends with the lIkast night spent in the Algonquin Nordic Ski Lodge located in the extreme of one insulated - wall tent equipped with stove, wood floor, and cots with foam pads for sleeping. A separate tent houses the cooking and dining facilities. A variety of in- structional courses are also availabel for those wishing to obtain obtained by contacting Algonquin Nordic Ski Touring, 40 Dixington Crescent, Suite 404, Weston, Ontario M9P 2K8 or telephone (416) 248-6325. Lodge-to-lodge skiing is traditional in Norway and was_ successfully introduced in Vermont, Lake Lodge are the day- to-day ski destinations here. Luggage is_ tran- sported between the lodges by van, allowing the skiers a complete change of scene, not to mention clothing, while carrying a minimal trail pack during the day. professional level skills U.S.A., several years Details may be ob- southeast corner of the j n cross-country skiing ago. tained by contacting park. Skiingfromhutto and tour leader The Temagami area Lodge-to-Lodge- Skiing, hut occupies the mid- techniques. resorts---White Gables Box 21, Temagami, week interval. Detailed information Lodge, Ravenscroft Ontario POH 2H0 or by The hut camps consist and booking can be Lodge and O-Pee-Chee calling (705) 559-3755. illuay Byes Seales KE YOUR DEAL F THE YEAR Sources say more snow's on the way -- and so are a blizzard of unbeatable deals on non-current Ski-Doo® snowmobiles at your nearest Ski-Doo dealer. Act now while he still has the Ski-Doo model you want in stock. Take advantage of this super Yellow Tag Sale and strike up a deal with your participating Ski-Doo dealer today. wre. = "Trademarks of Bombardier Inc Visit these participating Dealers CHALET SPORTS & EQUIP LTD.| STURGEON POINT MARINA | DUNLOP'S OF MOONSTONE 23 Main Street, RR. 2, River Rd. East, Penetanguishene, Ont.LOK 1P0 | 30 Shoreline E., Wasaga Beach, Ont. Moonstone, Ontario (705) 835-2113 (705) 549-8642 LoL 2P0 (705) 429-2934 Wednesday, December 30, 1981, Page 19