We got a little drizzle yesterday afternoon. We did not get nearly as much precipitation as predicted, and much of it has drained from the trail surface. ALL TRAILS ARE OPEN, though conditions are soft. It appears as though most of the trails still have full to mostly full snow coverage, and no bare spots are visible from the trail head. It only got below freezing for a few hours last night, so we will not be grooming. Classic skiing will be preferred over skating today due to the softness of the snow. There is approximately 8″ of snow in the woods, and about 5-6″ packed on the trails. The Stone Turtle Day Lodge is open for lunch and drinks today. Join us for the free ski lesson today at 10:30am!
Today’s Forecast: “Overcast. Areas of dense fog. High 38F. Winds light and variable.”
Upcoming Events:
TODAY & Sunday, January 27th and 28th: Learn to Ski Lesson and Paella!
Saturday at 10:30, join us for a Free Learn To XC Ski Lesson. On Sunday, join us for Paella on the Sun Deck! A favorite XC Ski HQ tradition, Paella on the Sun Deck celebrates a world-renowned, Spanish rice dish, and offers skiers a hearty, flavorful (and entertaining!) feast. Prepared in a massive cast iron pan over an outdoor fire pit, this lunch comes from an authentic Spanish recipe from Paella master Ayo from Nerja, Spain, and is served piping hot with Saffron-spiced chicken, shrimp, mussels and peppers. Paella will be served at 12:00pm and 2:00pm.
Friday, February 2nd, 6:00pm: Winter Feast
Indulge in a gourmet, four-course meal in the rustic Stone Turtle Day lodge at Cross Country Ski Headquarters. This year’s theme is Dinner in Italy, featuring creative and exquisite Italian dishes to satiate your soul on a cold winter’s night. New this year, add a wine pairing to your feast! Space is limited and reservations are required. Click the link below to view the event calendar and sign up online, or call 800-832-2663.
Saturday, February 3rd: Free Ski Lesson and Get your Fill at the Grill
Join us at 10:30 every Saturday for a free beginner ski lesson! Then, enjoy a fire-grilled beef burger, black bean burger, or Beyond Meat burger with a ton of delicious toppings.
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
