If I have donated to the AHC, why do I still need to buy a trail pass to ski at Stokely Creek?
Donations made to the AHC contributed significantly to the purchase, conservation and protection of the entire 3000 acre (1215 ha) parcel we now collectively own. The AHC is able to maintain backcountry trails for general access, hiking, and cycling during non-winter months essentially on our own. However, it is only through the excellent working relations that we have with our partners at Stokely Creek Lodge that trails can be maintained and groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. As you may appreciate, the maintenance work (e.g., ditching, culvert installation, bridge building) and costs for repetitive trail grooming for cross-country skiing are significant and must be borne, at least in major part, by those individuals using the groomed trails. (Just as an aside, all AHC board members must also purchase trail passes or memberships to allow for their use of groomed trails in the winter period). The extensive network of trails on King Mountain, the potential for destination sk
