So Far, So Great!
The snow keeps coming and, even though we were spared the brunt of the recent Nor’easter, the inches are adding up to feet. As mid-winter approaches, our snowbase is a solid 24 inches and I think it’s safe to say we no longer have ‘early season conditions’. In fact, it’s fair to say we have great mid-winter conditions which means our Nordic trails are in prime shape!
If you can suffer the cold or wait it out, we welcome you all to join us for some great skiing and snowshoeing. We dug out the snow roller earlier this week and packed down the fluffy stuff. The trails have since been groomed and, since it is snowing as I write this, there is sure to be a nice powder coating on top.
Not much new to report in the Announcements section but we hope you will join us for our up-coming Ski and Snowshoe Open House February 14 and, if you have young children, consider signing them up for our great Winter Day Camp program.
Hopefully we’ll see you out there soon!
NORTHWOODS SNOW REPORT
New snow this week: 12.25″
At the Stake: 24.5”
Trail base: 12-16″
Trails groomed: 10 kilometers
Conditions: packed powder
PLEASE NOTE: There trails are mid-winter condition but please be careful of low-hanging trees and branches and trailside hazards. Particularly with the recent storms, there are numerous overhanging trees, low hanging branches, and scattered debris. We work diligently to clear the way but please use caution.
Ski Trails
- Leadership Trail (2.5K): open, groomed
- Tamarack Island (1.5K): open, groomed
- Up and Away (.25K): open, groomed
- Meadow Loop (1K): open, groomed
- Lower Clyde (1.5K): open, groomed
- Shed Connector (.25K): open, groomed
- Pond Loop (.25K): open, groomed
- Tripp Hill Trail (1K): open, backcountry
- Above and Beyond (1K): open, backcountry
- Echo Lake Trail to Beaver Pond (.5K): open, backcountry (NOTE: firewood harvest in process on outer Echo Lake Trail near ‘Beech Ridge’)
Snowshoe Trails
- Lang Brook Trail: Open, packed
- Gardner Path: Open
- Lower Clyde: Open, groomed
Winter Details
We are open for skiing and snowshoeing during business hours, Monday-Friday, and offer a variety of terrain and trails. Staff is on-hand to provide rentals, answer questions, distribute maps and lead guided programs (see our website for a complete list of winter activities). Trails are groomed twice weekly (generally Fridays and Mondays), weather permitting. Maps and information are available at the Lodge and at selected trailheads. Trail donations are collected on the honor system and help pay for grooming and trail maintenance expenses. For after hours and weekend use, check-in at our back entry.
NorthWoods Business Hours: Mon – Fri 8:30am- 5pm
Trail use: $5/person/day (suggested donation)
Ski and Snowshoe Rentals: $5/day
Weekend and after hours Rentals are by appointment
Maps and Sign-in at rear entrance
We are dog-friendly!
PLEASE SKI SAFELY!
Trail Report Updates
One of our goals at NorthWoods is to provide a variety of educational content to as many people as we can. The Trail Report provides us with a targetted audience with a particular interest in conservation, outdoor recreation, trails and seasonal goings-on. Together with our bi-monthly e-newsletter and our frequently updated website (www.northwoodscenter.org), the Trail Report provides a (mostly) weekly reminder about what is going on at and around NorthWoods.
Let me know what you think. Email Luke with comments and suggestions.