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24 01, 2024

Winter Day Camp

2024-01-24T11:36:13-05:00January 24th, 2024||

February 27 - 29 Ages: 6-12 Winter Break Camp is the perfect remedy to cabin fever during cold winter days. Campers will be immersed in all things winter during this three day camp where every day brings new adventures. Daily themes of Winter Trekkers, Wildlife Wednesday, and Outdoor Survival will bring an array of fun activites and memorable experiences. Plus, campers will be a part of the best Leap Day Celebration this side of the Clyde River. Early drop off and late pick up options available for busy families who can [Read More...]

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22 12, 2021

Winter is Here!

2021-12-22T11:37:15-05:00December 22nd, 2021|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Snow cover is still thin around the region, but there is plenty to explore. At our three nordic hubs, we've begun to pack in the base with the snowmobile and roller, but will need more snow to commence full grooming operations. You can stay tuned to conditions via Trail Hub, or on our website. Email ski@northwoodscenter.org for more information. Visiting NorthWoods?  Please wear skis or snowshoes. We are not offering equipment rentals this year, except for group reservations. The NorthWoods Lodge is closed over the Holiday Season, but as always, the trails are [Read More...]

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10 11, 2021

Winter Ahead! Trail News & Updates

2021-11-10T12:59:36-05:00November 10th, 2021|Education, Forest Stewardship Institute, Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Winter Ahead: Here’s to the woolly bears, Farmers Alamanac and La Nina forecasters – we join you in predicting / hoping for a bountiful winter ahead! Cue up the snow, and the winter magic… Trail access is open to the public, by donation. Brighton, Charleston and Morgan residents are encouraged to use our trails for free. Our lodge will not be open to the public, as it is busy for school groups throughout the week and closed on weekends, except for special events. However, trail users are welcome at any time; [Read More...]

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2 03, 2018

March 2nd Trails Update

2018-03-02T17:38:35-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update All the trails have been groomed as of 2/28/2018, which include the Little Loop, Middle Loop, Bartlett Loop, the Connector trail, the CCC road and the Bartlett Mountain rd. Tracks are set on Middle loop along with the two roads. As of Wednesday the trails were in wonderful shape. Even with the warm temperatures there is still a lot of snow left on the groomed trails. SNOW REPORT: Willoughby State Forest Nordic Trails Conditions: Packed powder where groomed. PLEASE SKI SAFELY! AND HAVE FUN! [Read More...]

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23 02, 2018

2/23 Trails Update – Poor snow conditions :(

2018-02-23T13:09:54-05:00February 23rd, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

As this photo from our lodge webcam will attest, snow conditions have not been the best! Trails at NorthWoods and at the Willoughby State Forest have NOT been groomed this week, due to poor weather conditions and snowmobile repairs. Keep your fingers crossed for more end of season snow!

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16 01, 2018

January 16th – Weekly Trail Report

2018-01-16T16:21:10-05:00January 16th, 2018|Conservation Corps, Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update All the trails have been groomed as of 1/14/2018, which include the Little Loop, Middle Loop, Bartlett Loop, the Connector trail, the CCC road and the Bartlett Mountain Rd. Tracks are set on the Little and Middle loops along with the two roads. The warm temps and rain will not stop us this time! The trails froze in hard and now have about 2 inches of groomed powder on top. Conditions should be great! We plan to groom again on Friday, January 19th . SNOW [Read More...]

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23 02, 2016

This Week in the Woods: Snow Roller Phenomenon

2016-12-13T19:11:48-05:00February 23rd, 2016|This Week in the Woods|

Have you ever been lucky enough to witness this rare phenomenon? It appears as though children have been hard at work creating dozens of snow balls, yet leaving behind not a single footprint. These formations, known as “snow rollers”, form when the top layer of snow picks up and is blown across a relatively flat surface. Optimal conditions for snow rollers include sticky (but not wet) snow, and astrong and steady wind. The wind must be strong enough to continue to push the snow, but not strong enough to destroy the [Read More...]

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6 02, 2015

February 6th Trail Report

2016-12-13T19:11:59-05:00February 6th, 2015|Trail Reports|

Mid-Winter Edition Its official! Mid-winter is here! And boy you would know it by looking outside. The thermometer is hovering well below freezing and the snow continues to pile up. The backcountry is filling in beautifully and the groomed trails are superb! Whether you are out on the trails here at NorthWoods, at Kingdom Trails, Memphremagog Trails, Mt. Hor, Burke, Jay--you name it--the snow is great. We have some great programs coming up and are happy to share a trails-related update, although this one related to our summer Conservation Corps. NorthWoods [Read More...]

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