We received a couple more inches of light, fluffy snow throughout the day yesterday, and it continues to snow lightly this morning. All trails are open and ungroomed. Our trail crew has been working nights to spread man-made snow onto the Trapper’s Cabin trail, so you may encounter some interesting conditions out there until it’s finished (likely by tomorrow morning). The rest of the trails have about 3-4 inches of snow on them, and while you’ll find some grass sticking up here and there, many skiers reported a great time out there yesterday! Classic rock skis are recommended.
The practice area has abundant man-made snow, and is PERFECT for demos, lessons, and for skiers of all ages to ski around and play. For folks interested in learning how to ski, or improving your technique, we still have room in the Ski Clinics with Jordyn Ross today, with options for Advanced/Expert skate and classic options. Join us for LIVE MUSIC from Tim & Dani today from 2:30-4:30pm in the Stone Turtle Cafe!
Weather Forecast for Higgins Lake:
Today: Mainly cloudy with snow showers around this morning. High 22F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70%.
Tonight: Cloudy skies. Low 12F. Winds N at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow: Cloudy skies. High 19F. Winds N 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
