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Crescent skiing provides a weekend getaway
By Suzanne Sayed
It's Friday night again. Relief settles in, and one
exhausted, mentally-drained student contemplates the
endless possibilities of entertainment and recreation that
are to be had in the bustling, education -inflicted city of
Lincoln.
After repeated viewings of seductive Bo Derek in 10, or"
the tear-jerking series of events in Kramer vs. Kramer,
even a few drinks at one (or two) of the local bars aren't
enough to satisfy the wistful desire that occupies the mind
of every hard-working student at one time or another:
. "IVe gotta get away for awhile!"
; Whether you are an experienced skier who laughs at
the prospect of being thrown, headlong, into the arms of a
thick, snowladen evergreen, or a beginner who quivejs at
the mere thought of buckling a ski boot, Crescent Hills
ski resort in Crescent, Iowa, can provide a challenging and
pleasurable excuse to get away, for awhile, from the
pressures of getting an education.
No more than one hour and 15 minutes from campus,
Crescent Hills offers a variety of slopes, four lifts, and
plenty of rental equipment, including skis, boots,
bindings and poles, for those who do not have their own.
There are ski runs of up to 2,000 feet, with a vertical
drop of 300 feet, most of which is covered with two to
three feet of fine, well-packed snow, according to Russell
Iindeman, Jr., whose father is the main owner of the
family owned business.
Lindeman said that excellent skiing conditions are
assured by the production of artificial snow at tempera
tures below 29 degrees. The snow is made through an
underground water svsiem. and then is blown into the air
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John and Carol Argue and their daughter Hannah ski Nebraska-style - cross-country at Pioneers Park.
by fans, Lindeman said.
The snow lands on the ground in the form of a soft
powder, he added, and every morning the slopes are
groomed.
"The new snow manufacturing equipment is
extremely efficient," Lindeman said, "and the powdery
snow is fluffier and makes the best skiing conditions.
"We rely about 90 percent on snow -making,"
Lindeman said, adding that even if there is little or no
snow in town, skiing conditions can be excellent.
Crescent Hills opens annually about mid -December and
remains open until about mid -March, depending on
weather conditions, Lindeman said.
Although the busiest time is the week between Christ
mas and New Year's Day, Lindeman estimated that about
25,000 people ski at Crescent Hills during one season.
"On weekends," he said, "we average 600 to 700
people a day, and 300 to 400 per day during the week."
The two-story ski lodge offers a snack bar, a ski shop,
ski rental, and a ski school. Lessons are offered by
members of the Professional Ski Instructors of America,
and are available to anyone requesting them. Lessons
range from $5 to $12, depending on whether they are
private or group lessons. .
"Any beginning skier or advanced skier who desires a
refresher course .should take lessons " Lindeman said
'The instructors will teach safer, guidelines, and the
lessons only take about 1 to 1 Ji hours."
i Crescent Hills are open from 9 a jn, to 9 p.m. on week
ends, and.from 11 a jn. to 9 pjn on .weekdays. There are
mercury vapor lamps, which make night skiing safe.
Adult rental and tow rates are $20 on weekends and
holidays, and $16 on weekdays, Lindeman said. Child rens
rates are slightly lower.
Group rates are also offered for groups of 25 or over
on any weekday or any evening," Lindeman said. The cost
is $12 per person for rental and tow. Season passes are
also offered to students for $120.
Ski races are also open to the public every season,
Lindeman said. There are four divisions and the winners
receive trophies, and also ski equipment,
Lindeman said that there will be a midwest open ski
championship which will be open to anyone on Sunday,
Feb. 17. .
For those who enjoy cross-country skiing, Pioneer Park
and Wilderness Park of Lincoln offer about 7 miles each
of excellent skiing conditions, according to Terry Genrich,
the City Recreation supervisor. '
Ski equipment can be rented for $6 to $7.50 a day
from several downtown businesses, Genrich said.
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