Projects
New Groomer Purchase:
Camel's Hump Nordic is taking a quantum leap in our grooming with the purchase of a used PistenBully 100 grooming machine. This is a major capital expense for Camel's Hump Nordic and we are seeking $30,000 in donations for the purchase. We are launching a major capital campaign and are encouraging our skiing members and friends to consider a tax-deductible donation to Camel's Hump Nordic to help with the purchase.
Improved Parking and Entrance Sign:
Skiers familiar with CHNSA will notice a change in the parking lot this winter (2026-27). A stone retainer wall has been built along the edge of the wetland buffer between the “stadium” and the Home Run trail, allowing us to comfortably accommodate some additional parking. The stone material and trucking were free, while the professional stonebuilding cost about $6500. We will be able to stockpile snow from the parking lot at the edge of the parking space (doubling as potential stadium space) so it is available at times to convert the addedvparking space to a “stadium” area when hosting a race event.
While we’re at it, we clearly need a better, more visible sign marking the entrance to Camel's Hump Nordic. Any artistic proposals are appreciated!
Trails Improvements and Expansion:
Camel's Hump Nordic has some unfinished trail priorities that we'd like to address in the near future. It has been remarked that, while the parking lot at Camel's Hump Nordic may sometimes seem crowded, once out on the trails skiers experience the welcome solitude that our trails provide. By expanding our trail network we hope to sustain this experience for our skiers.
Expanded Warming Hut:
We have heard from a number of long-term friends of Camel's Hump Nordic that an enhanced hut facility at the parking lot would be a great idea to create a cozier and more welcoming scene for skiers. The existing 10’ x 14’ warming hut was constructed primarily with donated materials and time. We’d like to duplicate this effort with a larger, more versatile structure.
