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Panhandle Nordic Ski and Snowshoe Club

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​​The Panhandle Nordic Club was founded in 1988 by North Idahoans interested in promoting winter recreational activities. The club welcomes people of all ages and skill levels. The Nordic Club in association with the US Forest Service and the Idaho State Parks and Rec Dept manages  the 4th of July Nordic Ski area. The Club also sponsors day trips, long weekend ski and snowshoe trips as well as summer activities to include day hikes, weekend backpacking trips, kayak and bicycle day outings.

Park & Ski pass sales provide the funds for PNC to maintain 4th of July Pass recreation area. The average annual cost to maintain equipment and groom the trails is $5000.oo Please select Area 11 so the funds come back to this area.    





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 President's Message
Due to Covid-19 there will be no in person meetings at this time. A monthly newsletter will be posted in Club News in place of a meeting. Thank you for supporting Panhandle Nordic Club

​  4th of July Grooming Report
President's Message

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Club Meeting details 
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4th of July Trail Amenities
2020 - 2021 Winter Schedule
4th of July Rec Area

Park-N-Ski Permits
Local Area Nordic Trails
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Panhandle Nordic Club Meetings
Due to Covid-19 there will be no in person club meeting at this point. A monthly Newsletter will be posted in Club News.
​Club meetings are held Nov - Mar on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at the Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Center, 1765 W Golf Course Rd CD'A. April Summer activity meeting location to be determined at a later date.  Besides a short business session, each meeting consists of an informational program about winter sports and outdoor recreation topics of general interest.

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4th of July Nordic Ski Area
Eleven Miles East of CD'A
Exit 28 off of I-90
follow signs to parking lot
Park & Ski Permit Nov - April
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4th of July ​trail amenities include 12.1 mi (19.4 km) of groomed ski trails with a total of 17.8 mi (28.5 km) of skiing. 15.7 mi (25.1 km) of snowshoe trails. 
​The Panhandle Warming Hut, constructed with generous support from the U.S. Forest Service and Club members. It has a stove, table and seating and provides a warm place for relaxing during or after skiing. Ian's Hut, constructed as an Eagle Scout project by Ian Truscott and friends, is located on the Elderberry Trail several miles from the warming hut. 

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PNC 2020 - 2021 Winter Schedule 

2020 - 2021 Winter Schedule to be announced  
 






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Location: Nov - Mar (No in person club meetings)
​Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center, 1765 W Golf Course Rd, Coeur d’Alene  ​
Location: Apr 


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Best Hand 4th of July Nordic Ski Trails
​Safety on the trails
If you see snowmachine tracks it is considered groomed! Please snowshoe ONLY on snow shoe trails. Snowshoes on ski trails (even if you stay to the side)makes it difficult and DANGEROUS for groomers, as it creates a camber to the trail that can make the machine track over the side of the road.
We had a groomer break a collar bone going over the edge and rolled about 40’ down into the gully. Please do not snowshoe past the warming hut.
Palouse Divide Lodge

Nature calls. Will you answer?

4th of July Rec Area

 Panhandle Nordic Club promotes x-country skiing and snowshoeing at 4th of July Recreation Area, through:

Club volunteer efforts and funding to manage a system of trails and facilities for general public use, at no cost to the users (other than Park and ski sticker).

In the winter PNC provides the equipment and maintains groomed trails for x-country skiing; designates and: maintains trails for snowshoeing, and keeps trails cleared of down trees and debris.

In the summer PNC maintains routes for hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding and clears down trees and encroaching vegetation.
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PNC provides and maintains warning huts and picnic facilities for skiers, snowshoers, hikers, mountain bikers and horseback riders.



 

Park & Ski Permits

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​Park & Ski Permit is required at 4th of July Pass Nov 15 thru Apr 
Cost $25 annual or $7.50 for a three day pass


Please Designate Area # 11
Funds to groom and maintain the trails only come back to 4th of July Nordic Ski area when you designate. 


Purchase Park & Ski​ Permits online @

https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/

Click on Recreational Permits 
Select Park & Ski 
Purchase Pass
Select Area 11 4th Of July Pass
​Thank You for your Support





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Nordic Ski Trails 

​4th-of-July Pass 12.1 mi (19.4 km) of groomed ski trails with a total of 17.8 mi (28.5 km) of skiing. 15.7 mi (25.1 km) of snowshoe trails.

English Point, Hayden Approximately 6 mi (9.7 km) of ungroomed multi-use trails (No permit required).

Palouse Divide 8 mi (12.9 km) of groomed ski trails with a total of 20 mi (32.3 km) of skiing.

Priest Lake Area numerous areas for skiing and snowshoeing including the golf course, Hanna Flats, Rocky Point and Coolin Mtn trail systems and Indian
Creek State Park.


Farragut State Park Approximately 18 mi (28 km) of groomed ski trails and 6 mi (9.7 km) miles of snowshoe trails 


Mt Spokane Nordic Ski Area
 Mt. Spokane State Park Nordic Ski Area has almost 60 km (37 miles) of trails that range from easy to difficult.

Schweitzer Nordic Ski Area

Stretching over 32 kilometers, Schweitzer's Nordic trails offer spectacular views in every direction.

 

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