Even though it did not get below freezing Friday night the ground had enough frost in it that the the snow was firm enough to groom and set tracks yesterday. This morning’s temperature at 7 am is 29F.

Photo: The Mackinac Cut trail has good groomed snow!

Thanks to snow doctors Steve and Gage we have a race course set up for this morning’s Muffin Race utilizing parts of the Trapper’s cabin, Adventure and Rolling Hills trails. The Mackinaw Cut is good and the snow doctors have built snow bridges on the bare spots on the Wild Turkey trail for skiers who are not racing. The Manitou, Tall Pines and Adventure trails have too many bare spots to be groomed and are recommend not to be skied on.

Even though the Muffin Race race is scheduled to start at 10:30 it may be a little later than that so the icy downhills can soften up with the rising temperatures. Groomer Henry will start grooming the Muffin Race course early this morning and then follow up with the Mackinaw Cut and Wild Turkey trails and finish with the Blizzard trail for the Junior Muffin Races to held after the Senior Muffin race. There will be a fine pulled pork luncheon for Racers & family after the Muffin races.

Forecast:
Today: Sunshine and clouds mixed. High 52F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Mainly cloudy. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 59F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.

Snow Depth in Woods: 0 to 6

Packed Snow Depth on Trails: 0 to 5

Ice, Glaze, Barespots: spring conditions with bare spots

This afternoon at 2 PM join us for Ribs and Blues! A well-celebrated tradition at Cross Country Ski Headquarters, Ribs and Blues brings together live music from local artists and our famous Sweet Baby Ray’s slow cooked barbequed ribs, cooked over open flame by renowned chef German Dave. Kick back to the tunes of some truly talented blues musicians while feasting on succulent ribs, scalloped potatoes, and cole slaw. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids 8 and younger. Reservations will get first seating. Some adult patrons choose to bring their own beverages. Email info@crosscountryski.com to reserve a table.

The “March Madness” sale is under way with great deals on cold weather clothing, XC Ski packages, racing skis (Speedmax Skis for $518.94) and boots (S-Lab Skate Pro boots for $338.15)! All sweaters from Dale of Norway, Smartwool, Woolrich, Patagonia are still at least 30% off. All North Face Clothing is 25% off!

Enjoy these spring skiing conditions as long as the snow lasts!

Lynne, Bob, Mariah, Stu, Fran, Brian, Erin, Matt, Steve, Sarah B., Gage, Kerrigan, Leah, Sarah L., Matt B, Dana, Henry & Crew

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