Grab a seat in the Ice Dome Igloo on the sun deck, enjoy your meal and watch the skiers go by!

After extensive use of the Ginzu snow comb groomer yesterday, Mike was able to grind up the crusty snow surface and produce softer, yet still firm conditions on the skate lanes. Groomer Butch will set out this morning to do the same. The classic tracks and are quite firmly entrenched into the snow surface, and while parts of them are good, many spots are slick. There are 4 to 6 inches of snow packed on the trails, and 6 to 10 inches in the woods.

After your ski, warm up with a hot lunch at the Stone Turtle Cafe! Chili, panini sandwiches, burrito bowls, or the plant-based Beyond the Trail Burger awaits. Sip a craft beer or glass of wine in front of the fireplace!

Plus, demo some skis today! We have over 40 ski packages to choose from, including recreational classic, skin skis, back country, skate skis, and kids ski packages. Best of all, you’ll get expert ski-fitting help, available all day, every day. Demos are always free!
Upcoming Events:

Saturday, Feb 1st: Free Beginner Ski Lesson at 10:30am!

Sunday, Feb 2nd: Bob’s Bean Bomb Cooking Demo and Nacho Bar! Yes, you read that right. Bob Frye, creator of Bob’s Bean Bomb, invites YOU to learn how to make Bean Bomb for yourself! Watch him start from scratch with pinto beans, jalapenos, bacon, and other secret ingredients, and cook it up on a giant cast iron skillet over the fire pit. When it all comes together, grab a plate and head to the Nacho Bar to build your own platter of Bean Bomb nachos. Please, no cameras or videos during the cooking show – you will be sworn to secrecy!

Next Weekend… Saturday, February 8th: The Mason Tract Point-to-Point Rendezvous! Join us in a point-to-point ski tour of beloved local trail, the Mason Tract. This groomed (classic only) nine mile, intermediate level trail winds along an undeveloped stretch of the AuSable River. The scenery is pristine and beautiful, and skiing through it is a quintessential Northern Michigan winter experience. Click here for more information, and to pre-register. *Participants must be able to complete this 9 mile trail before 5:00pm. Lodging and dinner specials are available for participants at Gates Lodge and AuSable Riverview Resort, both located on the main branch of the Ausable River!

Have fun out there!

-Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, Erin, Matt, Missy, Gill, Krista, Ethan, Andrew, Will, Katrina, Brenna, Mike, Butch, Tony, Donnie and the crew

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