Cross Country Ski Report – Monday, Jan 29th
It’s weird out there! We received a heavy dusting of snow throughout the day yesterday, which now sits on top of moderately-frozen-but-still-kind-of-wet old snow. Groomer Butch snowcombed the Blizzard, Trappers Cabin, Manitou “short return”, Mackinaw Cut, and Wild Turkey trails this morning. The rest of the trails should only be traversed with metal edged skis until the frozen spots soften up as the weather […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Sunday, January 28th
Many skiers ventured out onto the trails yesterday, and the responses were surprisingly positive: solid snow coverage, good conditions albeit slow due to the moisture in the snow, and a few thin spots starting to open up. We expect the same today. It only got below freezing for a short time last night, so we will not be grooming this morning. Classic skiing will […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, Jan 27th
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 […]
Cross Country Ski Report: Friday, January 26th
It rained last night, so we are closing the trails today to let them properly drain before the weekend. The practice area and the blizzard trail will be open today, but not groomed. After allowing the rain to drain today, we will be open for skiing by Saturday morning. Luckily we have a lot of snow, and the small amount of rain will drain […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Thursday, January 26th
Warmer temps yesterday softened the trail up a little bit, but there is still full coverage on all trails and the practice field. Conditions should be moderate this morning, and turning a little mushy this afternoon. There is approximately 10-16″ of snow in the woods, and about 7-10″ packed on the trails. The Stone Turtle Day Lodge is open for lunch and drinks today. […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, Jan 24th
We received about 1-2″ of snow yesterday afternoon and last night. Groomer Mike is snowcombing the skating lanes and resetting tracks where needed this morning. There is approximately 12-18″ of snow in the woods, and about 7-10″ packed on the trails. The Stone Turtle Day Lodge is open for lunch and drinks today. The skiing will be best this morning before temps warm up! […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Tuesday, January 23rd
The trails remain in great shape today. Groomer Mike is snowcombing the skating lanes and resetting tracks where needed this morning. There is approximately 12-18″ of snow in the woods, and about 7-10″ packed on the trails. The Stone Turtle Day Lodge is open for lunch and drinks. Today’s forecast: “Cloudy. Snow likely this afternoon. High 31F. Winds ESE at 5 to 10 mph. […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Monday, Jan 22nd
What an awesome winter weekend we had here in northern Michigan! Great conditions continue today. Groomer Butch is snowcombing the skating lanes and resetting tracks where needed this morning. There is approximately 12-18″ of snow in the woods, and about 7-10″ packed on the trails. The Stone Turtle Day Lodge is open for lunch and drinks. Enjoy yet another day of XC paradise! Today’s […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Sunday, January 21st
It was a fabulous day yesterday, with great trail conditions and plenty of Bavarian Festival fun under sunny skies. Groomer Mike is snow combing all the trails this morning, and will reset tracks where needed. There is approximately 12-18″ of snow in the woods, and about 7-10″ packed on the trails. Today is Live Music with Eric McDonald starting at 2pm! Join us at […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, January 20th
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 […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, January 19th
After another little dusting throughout the night, the trails are the best they’ve been all year. Groomer Mike snow combed all the trails late last night, and there are tracks set on all the trails – some from yesterday and some from earlier this week. Overall conditions are excellent, and it’s looking like a perfect weekend to ski. There is approximately 12-18″ of snow […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Thursday, January 18th
We received a dusting of snow throughout yesterday and last night. Groomer Butch is snow combing all the trails this morning, and there are tracks set on all the trails – some from yesterday and some from earlier this week. Overall conditions are excellent, and the wind is finally going to settle down today which will make it extra fun to be out there. […]
