It’s beginning to look a lot like ski season! We received more snow yesterday, bringing the total natural snow accumulation in the woods to around 4 inches. Bob did a light snow comb on a 4-foot wide span on the Trappers Cabin, Manitou, Rolling Hills, Mackinaw Cut, Wild Turkey and Adventure trails yesterday. Conditions are marginal given the oak leaves and the pesky mole tunnels, but rock skis would make for a fun – or at least interesting – experience! We only need about another two inches of natural snow to groom the trails for good skiing – keep doing your snow dance.

In the meantime, after two nights and two days of successful snow-making, the flat part of the practice area is fully covered with great, dense snow. We will work on covering the hills of the practice area today and tonight to prepare for the Jordyn Ross Ski Clinic tomorrow, December 8th. By tomorrow, we expect great conditions on the practice area and hills, which will be open for the clinic and for demos! Starting Sunday, the practice area will be open for general skiing, lessons, and demos.

Weather forecast:

Today: Generally cloudy. High 24F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Low 16F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: Clear skies. Low 16F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.

Other Saturday Events:

Jordyn Ross Ski Clinic
, starting at 9:30am!
FREE Swix Wax Clinic with Swix Guru, Mike Wagner at 4:30pm!
XC Ski HQ Team Kick Off Dinner at 6:00pm!
Plus, the Stone Turtle Day Lodge Cafe opens for the season! Enjoy chili, sandwiches, Bosco sticks, and of course, chocolate chip cookies!

Join us this weekend for on-snow fun, plus top notch Christmas shopping for those on your list who like warm things in the wintertime. You’ll find awesome gifts for just about everyone, except maybe the cat. See you this weekend!

All the best,

Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, Erin, Matt, Missy, Gillian, Crystal, Molly, Michelle, Becca, Annie and the crew

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Join us this Saturday, December 8th, for the Jordyn Ross Ski Clinics and a FREE wax clinic!

Jordyn Ross, former NMU skier and one of the fastest female skiers in the Michigan Cup, will be returning to lead our annual season kick-off clinic this coming weekend. This is a great opportunity to get your ski season started off on the right… ski!

CLINIC OFFERING VIDEO FEEDBACK! One of the best ways to improve as a skier is to actually see yourself skiing. So, along with realtime coaching, Jordyn will have a pro videographer (Ernie Brumbaugh) film each participant throughout the clinic. Afterwards, Jordyn will provide personalized video feedback!

Clinic Schedule:
Level 1-2 Classic Clinic (beginner/intermediate): 9:30am – 10:45am
Level 2-3 Classic Clinic (beginner/intermediate): 11:15am – 12:30pm
Level 1-2 Skate Clinic (intermediate/advanced): 1:00pm – 2:15pm
Level 2-3 Skate Clinic (intermediate/advanced): 2:45pm – 4:00pm
CLICK HERE TO Sign up online!

Or call 800-832-2663 to sign up over the phone.
Stick around for a FREE wax clinic following the ski clinics (approx 4:30pm), as well as the XC Ski HQ Team Potluck Dinner at 6pm!

Remember, the time to shop for skis and ski clothing is NOW while we have a strong inventory. Our suppliers are already running out of certain size skis and boots! Call a ski expert at 800-832-2663 to get your needs met.

Keep doing your snow dance!

All the best,

Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, Erin, Matt, Missy, Becca, Gillian, Crystal, and the rest of the crew

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