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Cross Country Ski Report – Monday, Jan 20th

The trails are open today! The ski surface remains in good shape and will be snowcombed this morning. The classic tracks on Trappers Cabin and the Blizzard trails are still in decent condition, and most other trails have skied-in tracks. Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake: Today: Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 4F. Winds WSW at 10 to 15 mph.

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Cross Country Ski Report – Sunday, Jan 19th

Good morning! Yesterday was a fabulous day of skiing. The trails remain in good shape and will be snowcombed this morning. All trails will be snow combed this morning. The classic tracks on Trappers Cabin and the Blizzard trails are still in decent shape, and most other trails have skied-in tracks. It’s a winter wonderland out there! Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake: Today: Occasional

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Trappers Cabin Trail Sunset Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, Jan 18th

Greetings! The grooming team will be snowcombing all the trails this morning, and the classic tracks on the Trappers cabin trail are in great shape. Most trails have skied in tracks, making conditions for classic and skating very good on most of the system. Enjoy this winter weekend in Pure Michigan, and join us for lots of fun events! Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake:

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Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, January 17th

After a touch of fresh snow last night, the grooming team will be snowcombing all the trails this morning, and the set tracks on the Trappers cabin trail are still in great shape. Manitou has skied-in tracks for almost the whole trail, and all signs point to a great weekend of skiing! Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake: Today: Partly sunny in the afternoon, with

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Cross Country Ski Report – Wendesday, January 15th

Hallelujah! All trails are groomed! Trappers Cabin has classic tracks set as well. It’s a winter wonderland out there! Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake: Today: Scattered snow showers during the morning, partly sunny this afternoon. High 20F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30%. Tonight: Snow. Low around 20F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow: Overcast morning, afternoon

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Great Conditions at XC Ski HQ

Cross Country Ski Report – Tuesday, Jan 14th

We received more snow yesterday, and Groomer Mike has snowcombed the Manitou, Trapper’s Cabin, and Rolling Hills trails as of 10am. Trappers Cabin has classic tracks set as well. It’s a winter wonderland out there! Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake: Today: Scattered snow showers during the morning. Then partly to mostly cloudy this afternoon. High 21F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance

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Snowy XC SKI HQ Store Front at Night

Cross Country Ski Report – Monday, Jan 13th

We received another 3 inches of snow yesterday and last night, and it continues to snow this morning. Groomer Butch has snowcombed and set fresh tracks on the Trapper’s Cabin trail, and intends to snowcomb the Rolling Hills trail next, followed by the rest of the trails. The Blizzard Pond loop behind the practice area, in addition to the practice area, now has abundant

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Winter Trails Day Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Sunday, Jan 12th

We received 1-2 inches of light, fluffy snow last night. The Trappers Cabin trail (about 2km) has full coverage with man-made snow, snowcombed skate lanes, and classic tracks. The rest of the trails are open, and Groomer Butch will attempt to snow comb some of them today. More snow is forecast to arrive today and tonight! The Blizzard Pond loop behind the practice area,

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Free Ski Lesson Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, Jan 11th

We received an inch of snow last night. The Trappers Cabin trail (about 2km) has full coverage with man-made snow, snowcombed skate lanes, and will have classic tracks set this morning! The rest of the trails are open with light snow coverage, and are skiable but ungroomed until we get some more snow. The Blizzard Pond loop behind the practice area, in addition to

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Kids and Mom Skiing at Golden Hour Sunset cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, Jan 10th

The Trappers Cabin trail (about 2km) has full coverage with man-made snow, and is snowcombed for great skating conditions. We will have classic tracks on it tomorrow morning. The rest of the trails are open but ungroomed until we get some more snow, which we are forecast to receive starting today and throughout the weekend. The Blizzard Pond loop behind the practice area, in

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Cross Country Ski Headquarters Sunset Ski

Cross Country Ski Report – Thursday, Jan 9th

The Trappers Cabin trail (about 2km) has full coverage with man-made snow, and is snowcombed for great skating conditions, and classic conditions (without tracks). We are working to provide classic tracks on Trappers for the weekend, and appreciate your patience as our trail team works so diligently at the slow process of making, spreading, crushing, packing, and grooming the snow. The rest of the

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Kids 4H Cross Country Ski Headquarters

Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, Jan 8th

Greetings from Higgins Lake! The Trappers Cabin trail has full coverage with man-made snow, giving us about a 2km loop in great condition. It will be snowcombed this morning. All trails are open but ungroomed until we get about 2 more inches of snow. The practice area has abundant man-made snow, is groomed, and is in excellent for demos, lessons, and just skiing around.

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