The snow doctoring team was hard at work all night spreading snow out onto the trail system. Currently, this man-made snow covers the outbound trail to Trapper’s Cabin, and we hope to have the return leg completed tonight (this will make a ~2km loop). Out and back to Trapper’s Cabin on the outbound loop measures about 1.6km, and is in great condition for skating and classic skiing. This stretch was snowcombed this morning, as was the practice area. Also skiable (but not as nice) is the short-cut on the Manitou trail, which, if combined with the Trapper’s out-and-back, is 2.3km round trip. All the rest of the trails are open but have fair to poor conditions. THIS WEEKEND: Plan on the Trapper’s Cabin trail and the practice area being in good shape for skiing, with a strong base of man-made snow. LOTS of fun events planned for the weekend as well, be sure to check out live music, a NEW exciting food special, a free ski lesson, and a learn to skate ski clinic! *With rain in the forecast Thursday night, we will likely close the trails on Friday.
Today’s Forecast: Areas of patchy fog early. Cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 43F. Winds light and variable.
Upcoming Events:
Today, February 4th: Live Music with Forest Parker + Get your Fill at the Grill
Enjoy a fire-grilled beef burger, black bean burger, or Beyond Meat burger with a ton of delicious toppings. Kick back to an Americana extravaganza with live music from Forest Parker from 2:00-4:00pm! Indulge in a hot toddy and hot Bavarian pretzel from the Stone Turtle Cafe.
Saturday, Feb 10th: Free Beginner Ski Lesson, Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off, Live Music with Kat and Wil!
At 10:30am: Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson. For Lunch: It’s a Superbowl Foodie Face-Off! The chefs at the Stone Turtle Cafe will prepare the culinary specialty that represents each Superbowl city: Cioppino (clams, mussels, and fish stew in a tomato base) in a sourdough bread bowl for San Francisco, and BBQ pulled pork from Kansas City. YOU get to enjoy the flavor! At 2pm: Jam to the fun sounds of this great local duo. Warm up by the fire in the Stone Turtle Day Lodge and Cafe with a beverage and a snack, and let the music move you!
Sunday, Feb 11th: Superbowl Foodie Face-Off and Learn to Skate Ski Clinic!
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. Click the event calendar link below to register. For Lunch: It’s a Superbowl Foodie Face-Off! The chefs at the Stone Turtle Cafe will prepare the culinary specialty that represents each Superbowl city: Cioppino (clams, mussels, and fish stew in a tomato base) in a sourdough bread bowl for San Francisco, and BBQ pulled pork from Kansas City. YOU get to enjoy the flavor!
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
