Spring Skiing Conditions!

The trails are open today, but we will not be grooming. I went out on Trappers Cabin today and it is very skiable! We still have a very thick base and though some spots are a little glazed over and the tracks are pretty washed out, the skiing was lovely! Tall Pines has a fair amount of debris and some of the downhills might be a little slick on Rolling Hills, but with a good snowplow technique, very manageable! Things will be more firm this morning, and then will soften up with the sun in the afternoon. Trails will most likely be closed tomorrow (Friday) due to precipitation in the morning, but that will transition into snow by tomorrow evening and then we are forecast to get snow Saturday and Sunday, so we should have decent skiing this weekend!

Weather Forecast

Today: Mostly cloudy in the morning, giving way to some sunshine this afternoon. High 43F, gusting winds 5 – 10 mph.

Tonight: Foggy and drizzly. Low 35F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow: Rainy in the morning, transitioning to snow in the afternoon High 37F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph.

Join us for these Upcoming Events:

Saturday, February 21st at 10:30am: Free Beginner Ski Lesson
Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson! You will learn the basics of traditional (classic style) XC ski technique, plus hill climbing, descending, and turning. You will even learn how to get up when you fall down! Free lessons are limited to 25 people. Ski rentals are available at the rental desk on a first-come, first-served basis (we do not take rental reservations). The free lesson lasts 1 hour.

Saturday, February 21st: Ribs & Blues!
Join us for a flagship event at Cross Country Ski Headquarters, which celebrates skiing, music and food. Join us for our famous ribs, incredible live blues music from Rhett’s Eastside Blues Band, and MUCH merriment. Music starts at 1pm.

Sunday, February 22nd: 33rd Annual Juinor Muffin Race for Kids of All Ages!
Join us for the longest standing juniors race in Michigan! The Muffin Race celebrates the fun of youth skiing with a Junior Girls and Boys 5km Team Sprint Relay Race. This 13+ freestyle relay race will feature two skiers per relay team. Each skier will ski a total of 3 laps around a 1.5km course, handing off to their teammate between each lap, totaling 6 laps per team. Registration begins at 9:30am on Sunday, with a 10:30am start. This is a Michigan Cup Junior Race, and registration fee is $10. Medals will be awarded to the top 3 teams in the Girls, Boys, and Co-Ed divisions. Awards will also be given for best costumes! Click here to register.

After the Muffin Team Sprint Relay Race, we will hold three Mini Muffin freestyle races: Ages 6 years old and under, 7 to 9, and 10 to 12. All racers 12 and under will be awarded a medal. There is no entry fee for the Mini Muffin racers. All racers receive a post-race hot dog lunch.

Click here to view complete event schedule.

Come demo skis, shop the sale, and enjoy this early winter time magic!!
Come Ski With Us!

– George, Mariah, Stu, Erin, Missy, Alex, Krista, Marc, Tessa, Kellie, Glen, Will, Shelby, Mike, Butch & Crew

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