The 1st day of spring has come and at 7am the temperature was 27F. We still have great snow on the Blizzard XC Ski park for trying out new skis, lessons and tomorrow a Paint Ball Biathlon! The rest of the trails are in good shape for hiking and pole walking, there is some snow but not enough to ski on.

The Paint Ball Biathlon starts at 11:00am tomorrow. Registration starts at 9:30am. The cost is $15 and includes a chili lunch and fun awards for all participants.
We will plan on having a Citizens division and an Open division, with the Citizens race being slightly shorter and more beginner friendly. Kids are welcome and may compete in either division.

The Sun Deck is the place to enjoy lunch and view tomorrow’s Paint Ball Biathlon. Word has it that 5 Sharp Shooters from Ohio are on their way up!

Forecast:
Today: Cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy this afternoon. High 52F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers after midnight. Low 32F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy early, then afternoon sunshine. A few flurries or snow showers possible. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday night: Partly cloudy skies. A few flurries are possible. Low 14F. Winds NNW at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday: Sun and a few passing clouds. High 33F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.

Snow Depth in Woods: 0 to 2

Packed Snow Depth on Trails: 0 to 3

Ice, Glaze, Barespots: spring conditions with bare spots, better to hike than ski

Today’s lunch special is Bob’s Favorite Tuna Panini: albacore tuna, sliced black olives, jalapenos, red onion, spinach, tomatoes and provolone on Stone House Bread grilled to sizzling perfection and served with chips and a pickle. Chili will also be available, served with a warm 7 grain roll.

The “March Madness” sale is under way with great deals on cold weather clothing, including lots of items marked down to Labor Day Weekend Sale prices! XC Ski packages, racing skis (Speedmax Skis for $518.94) and boots (S-Lab Skate Pro boots for $338.15) are all on sale as well. All sweaters from Dale of Norway, Smartwool, Woolrich, Patagonia are still at least 30% off. All North Face Clothing is 30% to 40% off (excluding Thermoball)! More mark downs daily!

Our Pure Michigan Forest is beautiful this time of year and bug free!

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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