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Cross Country Ski Report: Friday, March 22nd

We’ve got about 2 inches of fluff, it’s still snowing, and pretty skiable! The snow is a little sticky, but if you keep moving and put a little liquid glidewax on the skis, you can ski right along! We are offering free ski rentals on our trails all weekend long, as well as a limited cafe menu with $5 paninis! We will not be

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Cross Country Ski Report: Sunday, March 3rd

The Trapper’s Cabin loop is officially in ‘spring conditions’, meaning there is slush, ice, and bare spots. High temps and rain in the forecast do not bode well. Today is Trail Sponsor Appreciation day, so anyone that bought a season pass can come in for a free bowl of chili and cup of coffee or hot cocoa. Today is also the last day for

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Cross Country Ski Report: Friday, March 1st

After a touch of snow on Wednesday, amazingly, the Trappers Cabin Loop is up and running and open for skiing today! The practice/demo field is getting thin, but both are still very doable. There is no free lesson on Saturday due to the rescheduling of the Michigan Cup Relays. Registration for the relay race is between 8:30-9:30 and the race starts at 10am. Weather

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Cross Country Ski Report – Sunday, February 25th

What a fun day we had yesterday! Ribs & Blues was perhaps the best it’s ever been, with awesome music, great food, sunny skies, and great company. Today, the Trapper’s Cabin trail is once again open and snowcombed, with excellent conditions. Please note that this trail is closed from 10:00 to 11:00am today while the Junior Muffin Race is in progress. The Stone Turtle

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Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, Feb 24th

It’s another beautiful morning! We have snow combed the Trapper’s Cabin trail, which is fully covered with man-made snow and in excellent condition. It will be awesome out there all day with the sunshine and these wintery temps! Join us today Ribs and Blues! Succulent ribs and awesome blues music will kick off around noon. Plus, join us today for a free ski lesson

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Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, Feb 23rd

Good morning! Groomer Mike has snow combed the Trapper’s Cabin trail, which is fully covered with man-made snow and in excellent condition. It will be awesome out there all day with these nice, sub-32 degree temps all day long! The Stone Turtle Cafe is open for lunch and drinks. Join us this weekend for tons of fun: Ribs and Blues is tomorrow, along with

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Turkey Reuben at the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Cafe

Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, Feb 22nd

The Trapper’s Cabin trail is still in good condition for skate and classic skiing. The Stone Turtle Cafe is open for lunch and drinks. Ski early before the temps rise! Shop the Late Winter Clothing Sale! Update your cold/cool weather clothing kit with newly marked-down apparel from Kuhl, Norrona, and more. Get the right outdoor clothing to match your outdoor lifestyle! Clothing experts are

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Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, Feb 21st

The sun and warm temps are taking a toll on the base, but The Trapper’s Cabin trail is still in great shape. There are classic tracks and a snowcombed skate lane. The rest of the trails are open (except Tall Pines), but have bare spots opening up. Enjoy the snow we have, then top it off with a drink and a sandwich from the

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Cross Country Ski Report – Tuesday, Feb 20th

This morning is another good morning to ski! The Trapper’s Cabin trail is in great shape, with tracks set and snowcombed skate lanes. The rest of the trails (except Tall Pines) are also in good condition, with just a few thin spots beginning to show – the snow quality is high, with no ice and no wet spots. Enjoy it early for best conditions!

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Cross Country Ski Report: Sunday, February 18th

We had great skiing all day yesterday, and today will more of the same! Corduroy set on all trails but Tall Pines, and new tracks were set on Trappers Cabin. The base is setting up nicely and the skate lanes are fast, especially on Rolling Hills. The practice area and Blizzard Trail are in excellent condition for lessons and demos. Come out and enjoy

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Cross Country Ski Report: Saturday, February 17th

We received 2 more inches of snow last night and the trails are ready for skiing! Everything but Tall Pines was snow combed, and new tracks were set on Trappers Cabin. It’s going to be glorious day for skiing! The practice area and Blizzard Trail are in excellent condition for lessons and demos. There’s a bit more snow in the forecast for this evening,

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Cross Country Ski Report: Friday, February 16th

We received 5-6 inches of snow last night and the woods are looking gorgeous!  The man-made 1.6km out-and-back Trappers Cabin stretch is completely groomed with tracks set, and the rest of the trail network was packed and rolled, except for Tall Pines. We’re skiing! The practice area and Blizzard Trail are in excellent condition for lessons and demos. There’s a bit more snow in

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