In good conditions, night skiing is available every night! The Trapper’s Cabin is lit with solar lights, and the rest of the trails can be skied with a headlamp (or by moonlight!)

We received freezing rain last night, which has frozen into a solid layer atop the snow. Due to the warmer temps today and tomorrow, will not be grooming for the sake of snow preservation. Skiing is not recommended due to the ice. Our snow moving team is working this week to spread man-made snow onto the trail system, which will enable us to have skiable snow for the weekend no matter what the weather brings. The Stone Turtle Cafe is open for lunch today – try a Bob’s Favorite Tuna panini with Kettle Chips and a dill pickle!

Upcoming Events:

Saturday, Feb 11th & Sunday, Feb 12th: Mas Tacos and Saturday Free Ski Lesson!
Tacos and a craft brew from the Stone Turtle Cafe… could there be a more perfect post-ski meal? Enjoy slow roasted meats, beans, and an assortment of flavorful toppings will ignite your taste buds and leave you saying: Mas Tacos! Served from noon to 3:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, join us for the Free Saturday Ski Lesson at 10:30am.

Sunday, February 12th: Learn to Skate Ski Clinic
Have you been thinking about trying skate skiing, but aren’t sure how to get into it? Join us for our Learn How to Skate Ski Clinic, which includes a Facilities Pass, and 90 minute group skate ski lesson. Cost for the clinic is $20. Ski rentals are available at our normal rates. The lesson starts at 11:00am, and skiers are welcome to pick up rental equipment as early as 9am. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required. Click here to register. Warning, you may become addicted!

Friday, Feb 17th – 10:00am to 5:30pm: Winter Fest Kick-Off
For only $5, visitors to the Higgins Lake/Roscommon area can purchase a Winter Fest badge and enjoy a day of cross country skiing or snowshoeing at XC Ski HQ. The badge gets you an XC Ski HQ facilities pass for the day, plus complimentary hot cocoa and bonfire at Trapper’s Cabin from 3:30-5:30. It also gets you access to lots of other fun local events throughout the weekend. Equipment rentals are available on Friday for badge holders for the special rate of $5. Check the Roscommon-Higgins Lake Chamber of Commerce website for more information on all there is to see and do on Winter Fest weekend!
All the best,

-Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, George, Erin, Missy, Gill, Drew, Alex, Mitch, Krista, Will, Josie, Branden and the crew

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