We received a bit more snow yesterday, and are happy to report that the trails have freshly set tracks and snowcombed skating lanes! Conditions are fantastic, especially in the morning before the temps warm up. Come ski with us, join the free lesson today at 10:30, enjoy lunch at the Stone Turtle Cafe, and live music today from 2-4pm!
Forecast:
Today: Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. High 38F. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.
Tonight: Partly cloudy this evening, then becoming cloudy after midnight. Low 33F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow: Overcast. High 38F. Winds light and variable.
Upcoming Events
Today, Saturday, Dec 7th – 10:30am: Stone Turtle Cafe Opens + Live Music + Free Beginner Ski Lesson: The Stone Turtle Cafe opens for the season! Check out our new menu, featuring more regenerative, Michigan-based foods than ever before. Enjoy live music with Kat and Logan from 1pm-3pm. Plus, learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! Lesson lasts one hour and is for classic skiing. *Snow permitting
Tonight, Saturday, Dec 7th – 6:00pm: XC Ski HQ Ski Team Kick-Off Dinner!
The XC Ski HQ Ski Team will kick off the race season this weekend with a team dinner party! We will feast, introduce new and existing team members, discuss the race schedule, and talk strategy for holding onto the Michigan Cup after last season’s nail-biting victory. An entree will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass or a beverage to share. The HQ team is known for its great camaraderie amongst members, and is very welcoming to new members, so if you’re considering racing this season and joining our team, please join us for the team dinner!
Saturday, Dec 14th – 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do not take rental reservations). The free lesson lasts 1 hour. *Snow permitting.
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All the best,
Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, George, Missy, Erin, Alex, Mitch, Krista, Will, Donnie and the crew
