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GREETINGS FROM NORTHWEST WISCONSIN
This report is provided to you by Cross Country Ski Northwest Wisconsin in cooperation with the Wisconsin Dept. of Tourism, Northwest ITBEC, Ashland and Bayfield Counties, Cable Area Chamber of Commerce, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, Polk County Tourism, Price County Tourism, Rusk County Tourism, Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce,TOKO, Washburn County Tourism, and YOKO gloves.
SPONSORS
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, Bodin's on the Lake, Chilson Subaru,
Garmisch USA, Hayward Bakery & Cheese, New Moon Ski Shop, Outdoor Ventures,
Riverbrook Bike & Ski, SALOMON, Telemark Resort
Chequamegon Telephone Cooperative, Cresthill Resort, Empire Lodge, Lakewoods Resort, Marvin Schwan Retreat & Conference Center, Pilot Fish Inn, Property Management of Hayward, Sugarbush Bed & Breakfast, Trek & Trail, Wilde River Realty
ABR Trails, Apostle Island Outfitters, Cable Service Center, Chequamegon Saloon, Mogasheen Resort, Sawyer County Record
Please support these businesses when you visit Northwest Wisconsin.
And when you do, be sure to let them know you are a Cross Country Skier!
For current trail conditions, lodging information, and additional information about cross country skiing in Northwest Wisconsin, visit www.norwiski.com or call (800)234-6635 or see the list at the end of this report.
CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL REPORT
March 23, 2001
WEATHER FORECAST:Temps - Highs in 20s. Some light snow possible.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Cooler temps will stalll the thaw/freeze cycle, but many areas will be unable to deal with the frozen hardpack unless they have a power tiller. Those regional trails with this equipment include: ABR, American Birkebeiner, Telemark, and possibly Wolverine.
"Crust Skiing" is now an option in many areas - especially on some lakes and in open wooded areas.
This report will now only include those trails that are still grooming or submitting reports. Although many trails are no longer being groomed, skiing is still possible at many as the thawing snow settles and tends to even out the surface (although not nearly as nice as a groomed surface) and skating may be possible. Good tracks will be hard to find except at areas that are still grooming.
ABR TRAILS
Ironwood, MI
Conditions: Continue to be Very Good.
AFTERHOURS SKI TRAIL - Brule River State Forest
Brule, WI
The Brule River State Forest's Afterhours Ski Trail was groomed on 03-15-01. Though the condition is very good to excellent, the conditions change pending on whether the particular section of trail has a southern exposure. Expect that the trail will get icy from the freeze/thaw cycle that has been occurring, and will continue to occur the rest of the season. Daytime highs will be in the 40's and nighttime lows will be in the teens. Mornings will be fast and afternoons will be slow.
AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER TRAIL
Cable/Seeley/Hayward, WI
The grooming policy for the rest of the season will be as follows: The American Birkebeiner Trail will be groomed from the County OO Trail Head south to the Fish Hatchery Trail Head with every three inches of fresh snow. The grooming crew will also do their best to maintain this portion of the trail for skier safety and for weekend skiing. Please be advised that spring temperatures and snow conditions will be a major factor in when grooming occurs and will be based on the Trail Supervisor's discretion.
Note: This does not mean that the north half of the trail will be unskiable, particularly on slightly warmer parts of the day.
BLUE HILLS TRAIL
Bruce, WI
Great spring skiing on Thursday, March 22 -- effortless!
Freeze-thaw cycles continue to produce an overnight crust that gives way
to a fast, corn-snow surface by mid to late morning. Skiing in the afternoon was a bit slower, but still very enjoyable. Striding using waxless skis should be enjoyable as the base softens each day. Temperatures peaked about 39 degrees F on Thursday, and other than one bare spot visible on a steep, sun-exposed hill, the base is holding up well. Grooming this weekend might be considered -- although probably is unnecessary. The ruts from yesterdays' skiers tend to obliterate with
the daytime thaw, and the surface is ready for new skiers each morning. .
FISH HATCHERY PARK
Hayward, WI
Groomed on 3/23. No tracks set.. Conditions: Very Good.
FLAMBEAU HILLS SKI TRAILS
Phillips, WI
Groomed and tracked on 3/15.Conditions: Fair to Good.
HAYWARD HOSPITAL SKI TRAILS
Hayward, WI
Last groomed on 3/16. Tracks still good.
HOLY CROSS SKI TRAILS
Phillips, WI
Last groomed on 3/16. Conditions: Fair.
LADYSMITH HIGH SCHOOL LIGHTED XC TRAIL
Ladysmith, WI
Conditions are dependent on timing around the freeze/thaw cycle. The lights are turned off because it has not been cooling down enough for good skiing in the evening.
LOG JAM TRAIL
Phillips, WI
Groomed on 3/16. Conditions: Good to Fair.
MECCA TRAILS
Mercer, WI
MECCA Trails last groomed on Sat. 3/17.
MT. VALHALLA - VALKYRIE AND TEUTON SKI TRAILS
Washburn, WI
Last groomed 3/9/01.No recent grooming. Spring conditions with some icy spots.
MT. ASHWABAY SKI TRAILS
Bayfield, WI
No recent report.
MUKWONAGO SKI TRAIL
Last groomed on 3/14. Conditions: Fair to Poor .
NAMEKAGON SKI TRAIL
Namakagon, WI
Groomed and tracked on 3/20. Conditions: Fair to Good/Quite icy.
NEWMAN SPRINGS SKI TRAIL
Price County, WI
Trails groomed and tracked on 3/14. Conditions: Fair.
NORTH END TRAILS
Cable, WI
3.5km and 6km loop groomed on 3/22. Conditions: Good.
OXBO SKI TRAIL
Price County, WI
Groomed and tracked on 3/14.Conditions: Fair.
PALMQUIST'S THE FARM
Brantwood, WI
Groomed on 3/17. Conditions: Good to fair..
PENOKEE MOUNTAIN SKI TRAILS
Mellen, WI
Last groomed and tracked on 3/15. Conditions: Fair to Poor. .
ROCK LAKE TRAIL
Cable, WI
Last groomed on 3/14. Conditions: Fair to Poor.
SEELEY SKI TRAIL
Seeley, WI
Groomed on 3/8. Conditions: Very Good.
SOLBERG LAKE TRAIL
Phillips, WI
Groomed on 3/16. Conditions: Fair.
SUPERIOR MUNICIPAL FOREST
Superior, WI
Trails are open but have not been groomed.
TELEMARK SKI TRAILS
Cable, WI
Trails open: 5; Total kilometers: 25; New snow: 0"' Packed base: 13" - 16"; Trackset: 25 K; Skate groomed: 25K. Trail surface conditions: Solid in the morning, firm to soft in the afternoon. We expect to be open for XC skiing on weekends through the end of March.
TIMBERLAND HILLS SKI TRAILS
Cumberland, WI
The entire system was groomed and tracked on 3-13, following the snowstorm. The trails remain in good shape despite spring conditions of thawing and freezing.
TIMM'S HILL/HIGHPOINT SKI TRAILS
Ogema, WI
Last groomed on 3/14. Conditions: Good to Fair.
VEIKKO SKI TRAIL
Marengo, WI
Back country trail. Ungroomed.
WEST TORCH RIVER SKI TRAIL
Clam Lake, WI
Last groomed on 3/15. Conditions: Fair to Poor..
WINTERGREEN SKI TRAILS
Price County, WI
Trails groomed and tracked on 3/13. Conditions: Fair.
WOLVERINE NORDIC
Ironwood, MI
The Wolverine Nordic Ski trails are being touched up every evening. We are reporting 17km groomed for skating and striding. Classical tracks are hard and fast in the morning,then softening as temps rise. Skate lanes are level and hard as well. We have nearly 30" base on our trails. Conditions are excellent.
LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Ashland and Bayfield Counties (800)284-9484, (472-6338
Cable Area Chamber of Commerce (800)533-7454
Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce (800)72HAYWARD
Polk County Tourism (800)222-POLK
Price County Tourism (800)269-4505
Rusk County Tourism (800)535-RUSK
Spooner Area Chamber of Commerce/Washburn County Tourism (800) 367-3306
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