It’s another awesome day of XC skiing at the Headquarters! We received another dusting of snow last night. Groomer Mike is snow combing all the trails this morning. Tracks have been set on all trails, and Mike will reset tracks where needed this morning. There is approximately 12-18″ of snow in the woods, and about 7-10″ packed on the trails. Today is Bavarian Ski Festival! Join us for a bunch of fun, great food, and great times on the XC Ski HQ Sun Deck. Bavarian bratwurst, soft pretzels, German style potatoes and beer will be served around noon. Stein-holding contest starts at 2pm, Team Ski is at 3pm, and costume contest is at 4pm. Come celebrate winter with us today!
Today’s forecast: “Cloudy skies. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High 19F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.”
Upcoming Events:
TODAY, January 20th: Bavarian Ski Festival and Free Ski Lesson!
Dust off your Lederhosen and join us for a taste of the Alps! Enjoy delicious Bavarian fare, including soft pretzels, sausages, sauerkraut, and of course, German beer, plus some themed contests, including stein-holding. Don’t miss this celebration of heritage and winter fun! At 10:30am is the Free Beginner Ski Lesson.
Sunday, January 21st: Learn to Skate Ski Clinic & Live Music with Eric McDonald!
Have you been thinking about trying skate skiing, but aren’t sure how to get into it? Join us for our Learn How to Skate Ski Clinic, which includes a Facilities Pass, and 90 minute group skate ski lesson. Cost for the clinic is $20. Ski rentals are available at our normal rates. The lesson starts at 11:00am, and skiers are welcome to pick up rental equipment as early as 9am. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required! Click the Event Calendar link below to sign up, or call 800-832-2663. At 2pm, enjoy some great tunes by local guitar player, singer and songwriter, Eric McDonald! Bring your friends and delight in some food and drink from the Stone Turtle Cafe.
Saturday & 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.
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
