Michigan Ski Blog – Snow Reports

The fresh snow and cold temps have put us in very good shape for a great weekend of skiing!

We received another inch or so of snow last night on top of the 3+ inches we received yesterday, and it continues to snow this morning. Groomer Bob will commence packing the new snow and snow combing all the trails this morning, and Tractor Mike will continue spreading more manmade snow to the thin spots along the trails. The Mackinaw Cut and Rolling Hills trails are in the best condition, as well as of course the John Deere Loop which has a deep base from all the manmade snow. We will attempt to set tracks on the above trails later this morning, too. It’s so great to see all the snow out there!

Forecast:

Today: Cloudy with snow showers mainly during the morning. High 32F. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 40%.

Tonight: Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Low 23F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.

Tomorrow: Cloudy. A few flurries or snow showers possible. High near 30F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.

Join us this weekend for these fun events!

March 10th, 2018 – Saturday
Spring Ski Fest: Hawaiian Barbeque & Free Ski Lesson!

Wear your Hawaiian shirt and feast on some of the best Hawaiian Barbeque this side of the Pacific! We will be barbequing locally raised pork, along with island style veggies and of course fresh pineapple. Celebrate all that is great about spring: long, sunny days of great cross country skiing in Michigan! Served from 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

Plus, learn how to cross country ski at our Saturday free ski lesson at 4:00pm! This beginner lesson teaches the basics of cross country skiing, including classic diagonal stride and/or skate skiing, hill climbing and descending, and turning. We even teach you how to get up after you fall down! Adults and children are welcome. If you need to rent skis for a nominal charge, please sign in at the rental desk no later than 3:45pm. This lesson is free and lasts approximately 1 hour.

March 11th, 2018 – Sunday 9:30am
Michigan Cup Relays!

Join us for one of the most exciting and entertaining ski races in Michigan! This capstone race for the Michigan Cup Race Series features a relay race with 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, one leg classic; approximately 4km per leg for freestyle and classic. You do not have to be a Michigan Cup racer to participate! If you do not have a team but would still like to ski, we will try to find a team for you. Registration starts at 9:30am, and the race starts at 11:00am. The entry Fee is $20 per racer. All entrees score Team Points.

After the Relays, stick around for the awards ceremony on the sun deck, and feast on house-pulled BBQ pork sandwiches, black bean veggie burgers, vanishing scalloped potatoes, and of course our famous home-baked cookies. This post-race meal is included in the race registration fee. Each racer will also receive an official 2018 Michigan Cup Relays Pint Glass!

All the best,

– Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, Fran, Matt, Kelsey, Alex, Dodge, Kim, Missy, Annie J., Annie B., Denny, Erin, Mike, Dana, Butch, Brian and the crew

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