We received about 6-8 inches of snow in the last 24 hours! The grooming team is very busy packing, rolling, and grooming all the trails. We appreciate your patience as they are hard at work! Join us for the Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off for lunch today!
Weather Forecast:
Today: A few snow showers scattered about the area this morning, otherwise a good deal of clouds. High 21F. Winds WNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 30%.
Tonight: Overcast. Low near 10F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Mostly cloudy skies. High 22F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.
Upcoming Events:
TODAY: Learn to Skate Ski Clinic + Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off
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. Full day rental reservations are available for this event (pick up equipment as early as 9:00am). For rentals less than a full day, equipment is issued on a first come, first serve basis (no reservations available for less than full day rentals). The clinic starts at 11:00am. Space is limited, so sign up here. Warning, you may become addicted!
For lunch, the Stone Turtle Cafe will prepare the culinary specialty that represents each city in the Super Bowl: BBQ from Kansas City, and Philly Cheese Steaks from Philadelphia. YOU decide the culinary winner!
Friday, Feb 14th: Winter Fest Kick Off + Live Music with Kat and Wil!
For only $5, visitors to the Higgins Lake/Roscommon area can purchase a Winter Fest badge and enjoy a day of cross country skiing or snowshoeing at XC Ski HQ. The badge gets you an XC Ski HQ facilities pass for the day, plus complimentary hot cocoa and bonfire at Trapper’s Cabin from 3:30-5:30. It also gets you access to lots of other fun local events throughout the weekend. Equipment rentals are available on Friday for badge holders for the special rate of $5. Check the Roscommon-Higgins Lake Chamber of Commerce website for more information on all there is to see and do on Winter Fest weekend!
Plus, join us for Dinner and Live Music with Kat and Wil from 6pm to 8pm at the Stone Turtle Cafe!
Saturday, February 15th: Free Ski Lesson & Gourmet Mac N Cheese Bar
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson, every Saturday at 10:30am! 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.
For Lunch: Prepare to indulge in this decadent classic comfort food, complete with a toppings bar that includes onions, tomatoes, spinach, jalapenos, feta cheese, peas, hotdogs, and bacon. So rich and delicious, this mac-sterpiece lunch is the perfect complement to a day on the ski trails!
Sunday & Monday, February 16th and 17th: Gourmet Mac ‘n Cheese Bar
Prepare to indulge in this decadent classic comfort food, complete with a toppings bar that includes onions, tomatoes, spinach, jalapenos, feta cheese, peas, hotdogs, and bacon. So rich and delicious, this mac-sterpiece lunch is the perfect complement to a day on the ski trails!
Saturday, February 22nd: 50th Anniversary Ribs & Blues Party!
Help us celebrate 50 years of Nordic Spirit! Join us for our famous ribs, incredible live blues music from Rhett’s Eastside Blues Band, and MUCH merriment. Come dressed in your favorite vintage ski costume from any decade, OR as your favorite snowy animal! Raise a glass with us as we kick off another 50 years.
Sunday, February 23rd: 32nd Annual Junior Muffin Race
Join us for the longest standing juniors race in Michigan! With races for skiers age 19 and under. Read more here and register!
