MBNA is a non-profit organization supported by its members, other community contributors, and grants. We operate under a Challenge Cost Share Agreement with the U.S. Forest and are responsible for the grooming of the Nordic ski trails at the Happy Jack area. Tax deductible memberships and donations are vital for covering administrative costs such as insurance, mailings, and the web site where we post information about trail conditions and events. They also help pay for grooming of the ski trails, which is done entirely by MBNA.
NEWS
2023 Member Meeting and Potluck
Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00pm | Lincoln Community Center, 365 West Grand Ave, Laramie, WY
Join us on Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00pm to celebrate the upcoming season and hear updates from the Board of Directors. MBNA will provide a main dish of chili (meat and veggie options) and we ask that you bring a side or dessert to share. Potluck starts at 6pm with a short presentation starting around 6:30pm. Classic skiers: please bring a savory side dish.
Skate skiers: please bring a dessert.
Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00pm | Lincoln Community Center, 365 West Grand Ave, Laramie, WY
Join us on Wednesday, November 15th at 6:00pm to celebrate the upcoming season and hear updates from the Board of Directors. MBNA will provide a main dish of chili (meat and veggie options) and we ask that you bring a side or dessert to share. Potluck starts at 6pm with a short presentation starting around 6:30pm. Classic skiers: please bring a savory side dish.
Skate skiers: please bring a dessert.
Annual Trail Day | Saturday, October 7th
Thanks to all the volunteers who joined us for trail day! Now it's time to start that snow dance...
Thanks to all the volunteers who joined us for trail day! Now it's time to start that snow dance...
Laramie Nordic Trails featured in Outside Magazine
Graham Averill's controversial article "The Most Affordable Mountain Town In the West" shouts out MBNA for making Nordic skiing accessible to the community. We want to thank our long time donors, members, partner organizations, and volunteer board that make these "free" trails possible. Additional thanks to our groomers for their hard work to keep the trails looking fresh all season.
Graham Averill's controversial article "The Most Affordable Mountain Town In the West" shouts out MBNA for making Nordic skiing accessible to the community. We want to thank our long time donors, members, partner organizations, and volunteer board that make these "free" trails possible. Additional thanks to our groomers for their hard work to keep the trails looking fresh all season.
Trail Grooming Video
This short video from Our Wyoming offers a glimpse into what it takes to make that perfect corduroy.
This short video from Our Wyoming offers a glimpse into what it takes to make that perfect corduroy.
2022-23: Thanks for another great season!
Thanks to mother nature and members like you we had a great ski season! We groomed 142 days, driving 4,128 miles and averaging 29 miles a day. The grooming season was 150 days long, from November 29 through April 28. During that period there were only 8 days without grooming and that was due to a lack of snow or closed roads. According to the trail counters, there were nearly 27,000 skier visits!
Below are a few additional numbers that help sum up our season:
The board would like to thank everyone who joined, donated, or volunteered! Additional thanks to our groomers, Randy and Dan, and to our coordinator and ski school director, Harper.
Lastly, a sincere thank you to our volunteer MBNA board members:
Kelly Steiner, President
Ken Cramer, Vice President
Van Jacobson, Treasurer
Danno Brain, Secretary
Larry Foianini
Bern Hinckley
Trent McDonald
Kristen Pritchett
Thanks to mother nature and members like you we had a great ski season! We groomed 142 days, driving 4,128 miles and averaging 29 miles a day. The grooming season was 150 days long, from November 29 through April 28. During that period there were only 8 days without grooming and that was due to a lack of snow or closed roads. According to the trail counters, there were nearly 27,000 skier visits!
Below are a few additional numbers that help sum up our season:
- 506 people joined as MBNA members
- 156 of which are Lifetime Members
- $12,000+ raised in donations and member dues
- 60 people volunteered at trail work day
- 50 people attended the annual meeting
- 27,000 skiers enjoyed the trails
- 7 races were held this season
- 65 children enrolled in Ski School
- 25 volunteers made Ski School possible
- 25-30 busloads of 5th graders got to ski, many skiing for their first time
- 50 people attended ski lessons or tours hosted by Ken, Carol, and Judi
The board would like to thank everyone who joined, donated, or volunteered! Additional thanks to our groomers, Randy and Dan, and to our coordinator and ski school director, Harper.
Lastly, a sincere thank you to our volunteer MBNA board members:
Kelly Steiner, President
Ken Cramer, Vice President
Van Jacobson, Treasurer
Danno Brain, Secretary
Larry Foianini
Bern Hinckley
Trent McDonald
Kristen Pritchett
Hats for Sale at Laramie's Basecamp
Check out our new hats! You may have seen some Ski School volunteers or new Lifetime Members already wearing them out on the trails. Pick one up from Laramie's Basecamp for $30. Four designs available while supplies last. All proceeds support trail grooming efforts.
Check out our new hats! You may have seen some Ski School volunteers or new Lifetime Members already wearing them out on the trails. Pick one up from Laramie's Basecamp for $30. Four designs available while supplies last. All proceeds support trail grooming efforts.
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Miner's Loop Tour | January 14th, 2023
Join board member and ski instructor Ken Cramer on a tour of the newest trails at Tie City. This event is primarily social, with a brief history of the development of our nordic trails provided along the way. Recommended for intermediate skiers comfortable skiing 10km. The tour is free, but membership or a donation is greatly appreciated. Registration is required. We'll meet at the Warming Hut at 11am.
Join board member and ski instructor Ken Cramer on a tour of the newest trails at Tie City. This event is primarily social, with a brief history of the development of our nordic trails provided along the way. Recommended for intermediate skiers comfortable skiing 10km. The tour is free, but membership or a donation is greatly appreciated. Registration is required. We'll meet at the Warming Hut at 11am.
Skier Survey
Thanks to everyone that filled out our skier survey. With 220 responses, we got lots of good comments (our groomers ARE the best, aren't they?!) and some fun suggestions. We'll use the off season to plan on how we might implement some of them. And in the meantime--we hope you all have a great summer!
Thanks to our Members
Finally, thanks to all of you--our members and donors--for supporting MBNA. You play a huge role in our ability groom and maintain the trails. Thank you! And if you never managed to click that "Join or Donate" button, it's not too late to do so, it's right near the top of this page. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing everyone next year.
Thanks to everyone that filled out our skier survey. With 220 responses, we got lots of good comments (our groomers ARE the best, aren't they?!) and some fun suggestions. We'll use the off season to plan on how we might implement some of them. And in the meantime--we hope you all have a great summer!
Thanks to our Members
Finally, thanks to all of you--our members and donors--for supporting MBNA. You play a huge role in our ability groom and maintain the trails. Thank you! And if you never managed to click that "Join or Donate" button, it's not too late to do so, it's right near the top of this page. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing everyone next year.
