Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, March 7th
Amazingly,most of the trails are still in pretty good shape! Groomer Mike snowcombed almost everything today, with the exception of Tall Pines and Wild Turkey. Manitou has some slick sections that we plan to chew up and smooth out. Skate lanes are good on everything else. There may be some crusty spots at the bottom of hills, but the skiing should be fast and […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Thursday, March 6th
After rain, wind, and a half inch of fresh snow, the trails are quite skiable, and the surface is a mixture of crust and fresh snow. Remarkably, the tracks are still pretty nice with the fresh snow in them! We plan to snow comb tomorrow (Friday), and while fresh classic tracks will unlikely be possible, we expect the skate lanes to offer some really […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Monday, March 3rd
This will be the last day of grooming for a few days. Groomer Butch will snow comb all the trails this morning. Expect many great stretches, fast downhills, occasional crusty spots, and bits of debris from the wind. Classic tracks are glazed over. Please be warned that Manitou has some large ruts crossing the trail at the powerlines that need to be traversed with […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Sunday, March 2nd
Happy spring skiing! Groomer Mike will snow comb Rolling Hills, Trappers cabin, Mackinaw Cut and Wild Turkey this morning. Tall Pines and Adventure are open, but ungroomed, as the snow needs to freeze up a bit more to handle the groomer. Expect many great stretches, fast downhills, occasional crusty spots, bits of debris from the wind and possibly some damp spots in the lower […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, March 1st
After a light dusting of snow yesterday, and cold temps overnight, Groomer Mike was able to snow comb Rolling Hills, Trappers cabin, Mackinaw Cut and Wild Turkey. Tall Pines and Adventure need a little more time to freeze back up. Expect many great stretches, occasional crusty spots, bits of debris from the wind and possibly some damp spots in the lower areas. Classic tracks […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, February 28th
After a little dusting of snow, the trails are still in good shape, albeit a little crusty. No grooming today. Things will soften up later this afternoon, and we’ll see a wintery mix giving way to snow in the evening. Cold temps will arrive tomorrow on the back of a blustery SE wind through the night. We will at least be able to snowcomb […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Thursday, February 27th
Well the trails have held up pretty well over the past few warm days, all things considered. No grooming today, things will be little crusty this morning. High of 37 today, with the potential for a little snow. Bundle up for a cold weekend ahead. Upcoming Events: Saturdays March 1st and 8th: Free Beginner Ski Lesson at 10:30am Learn how to cross country ski […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Wednesday, February 26th
Temps dipped below freezing last night, luckily. Trails will be crusty this morning, and will soften throughout the day, maybe assisted by a little rain. We won’t be grooming today, but there is plenty of snow on the trails and more snow in the forecast Friday. We will resume grooming efforts by the weekend when the colder temps and new snow arrive. Upcoming Events: […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Tuesday, Feb 25th
Good morning! We will not be grooming today, in order to preserve the snow as much as possible during the warmup these next few days. Trails are open and conditions will be a little slick this morning and then soften more as the day goes on. Upcoming Events: TODAY, February 23rd: 32nd Annual Junior Muffin Race Join us for the longest standing juniors race […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Sunday, Feb 23rd
We had a fabulous 50th Anniversary Ribs & Blues Celebration yesterday! The weather, music, food and company were all perfect, and we are so grateful for everyone who came out to celebrate. Thanks to ALL of our beloved XC Ski HQ community, near and far, for contributing to 50 Years of Nordic Spirit! Trails are in excellent shape for skate and classic, and have […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Saturday, Feb 22nd
Conditions are excellent for classic and skate skiing! Trails will be freshly groomed this morning. Celebrate our 50 Year Anniversary today by coming to ski with your snowy animal or vintage ski costume, and enjoy Ribs for lunch and live blues music starting at 1pm. Upcoming Events: TODAY, February 22nd: 50th Anniversary Ribs & Blues Party! Help us celebrate 50 years of Nordic Spirit! […]
Cross Country Ski Report – Friday, February 21st
It’s a beautiful sunny morning here in Higgins Lake, and conditions are perfect! Fresh grooming this morning, excellent temps, and bluebird skies. Come ski with us, and get ready for a BIG time this weekend! Weather forecast: Today: Mostly sunny this morning, high if 28F, NE winds 5-10mph. Tomorrow: High 25F, E winds 10-15mph Upcoming Events: Tomorrow, February 22nd: 50th Anniversary Ribs & Blues […]