The Friends of Higley Flow State Park

Night Skiing
2026-01-13 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
There IS night ski tonight. Terri Persons is hosting.

Night Skiing
2026-01-15 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-20 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-29 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-03 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States

Youth Ski Instruction Session
2026-01-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Ski Instruction & activities for children ages 4-14.Older youths/teens are encouraged to meet up to go for a ski together.

All ability levels are welcome! Details and Registration Info

Adult Nordic Ski Lessons
2026-01-18 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-01-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-01 13:30 - 15:00
Assuming the snow continues, the Friends will offer Nordic ski lessons again this year. Our working model for lessons is to offer 4 consecutive Sunday sessions from 1:30 – 3:00pm — starting on January 11th. The first lesson is free to let people see what it is like without committing. On January 18th, interested skiers must donate $30 for the remaining 3 lessons. It is a bargain and we do not prorate missed lessons.

We offer 3 levels of instruction. I lead the true beginner skiers (Neophytes), those who have never tried Nordic skiing more than some shuffling in the woods, and don’t know technique. Jenny Townsend teaches the second level. These Advanced Beginners have skied for a while but may not have good technique or are not comfortable going down the bigger Higley hills. Intermediates are coached by Bob Platte and are comfortable going down any of the Higley hills (even Raquette Ridge, albeit slowly). And most importantly, intermediates can ski up the big road-hill and keep up with their classmates!

The first two lessons use classic technique for all levels. If there is interest, we offer skate skiing instruction for lessons 3 and 4 at the intermediate level.

And finally, for you good and devoted Higley skiers, we are always looking for assistant coaches. And, I’m hoping last year’s assistant coaches will continue to volunteer. Jenny and I already know we each will miss one Sunday, and we need substitutes as well as those who just want to help. Trust me, it is very rewarding to give back to the sport we love, by helping others improve their technique. CONTACT ME if interested and THANK YOU, in advance.

Danielle Jerry

nordicmasters@higleyfriends.org

Night Skiing
2026-01-22 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Night Skiing has been cancelled for this evening (Thursday, January 22nd).

Adult Nordic Ski Lessons
2026-01-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-01 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-02-15 13:30 - 15:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States

Community Ski Challenge 2026
2026-01-30 00:00 - 2026-02-01 23:59 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
The Friends of Higley Flow are inviting cross-country skiers (young and old) to join a ski event on January 30th – February 1st. (Please note that this is a new date due to a postponement on account of frigid tempuratures forecast for the weekend of January 25th) Our goal is to see if we as a community of Higley skiers can ski 1) 145 miles across the North Country; 2) 325 miles across New York State; 3) maybe making 950 miles to Wisconsin and the start of the American Birkebeiner (first ski loppet in the US), or 4) 2,190 miles to Yellowstone and more great skiing. (It may take us more than a year to make it to Yellowstone, but it’s a big country).

We want each skier to record the miles they skied daily over these three days on a poster-sized spreadsheet in the Higley Lodge. If you cannot track your miles electronically, we have a chart with trail names and distances to help. Our goal is see how many skiers appreciate skiing Higley Trails and with our good imaginations can dream we are skiing across New York and the U.S.

This is the fourth year of the Community Ski Challenge and we hope to beat last years’ record of 826 miles. Many skied multiple times resulting in 180 entries over the 3-day event. JOIN US.

Youth Ski Instruction Session
2026-02-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
We’re canceling this Saturday’s practice due to the forecasted extreme cold temperatures and negative wind chills. An Extreme Cold Watch is in effect, and conditions like these just aren’t safe or comfortable for kids to be outside for an extended ski session.

While our Ermines are a hardy bunch, prolonged exposure to this kind of cold can be tough on faces, fingers, and toes, and we want to err on the side of caution.

We’re looking forward to being back together next week in warmer weather!

Night Skiing
2026-02-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Scott Ramsay will be hosting. Please join us for Night Skiing, which ends at 8pm.

Night Skiing
2026-02-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Jackie Bill will be hosting. Please join us for Night Skiing, which ends at 8pm.

Night Skiing
2026-02-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Lauren Brown will be hosting Tuesday’s Night Skiing.

Night Skiing
2026-02-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Dave Trithart will host Thursday Night Skiing.

Night Skiing
2026-02-24 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Carol Rossi-Fries will be your host for night skiing.

Night Skiing
2026-02-26 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Will Trithart will be your host for Night Skiing.

Night Skiing
2026-03-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Night skiing – till 8 pm – with host Carol Rossi-Fries.

Night Skiing
2026-03-05 16:00 - 20:00 | Higley Flow State Park, 442 Cold Brook Dr, Colton, 13625, United States
Night skiing – till 8 pm – with host Edward Smith.
