Good morning! It continues to snow lightly, and the trails are getting more coverage with each snowflake that falls! All trails are open, and there is a modified Trapper’s Cabin loop of man-made snow that will be groomed later this morning. The snow at the trail head will be somewhat chunky until the crew can smash it down and flatten it out. We expect to have the complete Trapper’s Cabin man-made loop ready Wednesday morning.
The practice area has abundant man-made snow, is groomed, and is in excellent for demos, lessons, and for skiers of all ages to ski around and play.
Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake:
Today: Cloudy skies. High 19F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 16F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 22F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.
Upcoming Events:
Today, January 5th: Join us for Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross! Advanced Classic and Advanced Skate Clinics take place starting at 10am. View clinic schedule and sign up here.
Friday, January 10th, 6:00pm: Live Music with Derek Boik! Join us for an evening of great music, dinner and drinks! Derek is an accomplished acoustical musician who will be playing at the Stone Turtle Cafe, onsite at Cross Country Ski Headquarters. Come out, bring friends, have fun, eat great food and enjoy the music.
Saturday & Sunday, January 11th & 12th:
- Free Beginner Ski Lesson at 10:30am. Participants will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, turning, and getting up when you fall down! Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis. Lesson lasts one hour.
- Also on Saturday, Jan 11th is the Pure Michigan Winter Trails Day! Entering its 28th year, Winter Trails Day invites adults and children for a free Facilities Pass and cross country ski lesson, plus a complimentary hot cocoa and hot dog cookout on the ski trails. Bring your friends and family for a fantastic day on the snow, and discover how fun winter in Northern Michigan can be! *Pre-registration is required. More information and registration form can be found here.
- Both Days: Bob’s Bean Bomb! Back in the early 2000’s, founder Bob Frye created a culinary concoction that eventually became a legend in the XC ski industry: Bob’s Bean Bomb. He went so far as to sell it to ski shops and specialty markets throughout the country. He has since retired the project, but on occasion, he makes a big batch of it for friends and family… and it never lasts longer than a few minutes. This cheesy, spicy, addictive bean dip is served hot, with sturdy chips. Cold drinks recommended. Available until it sells out!
- Sunday, Jan 12th: Golden Years Ski School! Intended for both beginners and people who have not skied in many years, the Golden Years Ski School is an introduction (or reintroduction) to the sport of cross country skiing for people aged 55+. articipants will begin the workshop at 10:30 with indoor introductions and instruction, then head outside for an on-snow lesson. They will debrief inside afterwards, and break for lunch in the Stone Turtle Cafe and Day Lodge from 12pm to 1pm. After lunch, from approximately 1pm to 2pm, instructor Jim Bradley will take skiers on a guided ski tour on the XC Ski Headquarters trails. Cost is $55 and includes a full-day ski rental and facilities pass, learn-to-ski workshop, and guided ski tour. Space is limited, sign up here!
Click here to view the complete event calendar!
All the best,
Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, George, Missy, Erin, Alex, Mitch, Krista, Will, Donnie and the crew
