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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 30, 2001
WEATHER FORECAST:Temps - Highs near 40. Some light snow possible/maybe rain.
GENERAL CONDITIONS: Spring conditions prevail with thaw/freeze cycle depending on daily temperatures.
"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
3/29 -It is lightly snowing, our new snow was powertilled Monday, with the Pisten Bully and regroomed today with the "NEW 9 Foot" Tidd Tech. Tracks
are being reset today and can be reported as very good. We will continue grooming and remain open as long as a reasonable number of skiers are
coming to ski, either pass holders or $5/day skiers. We do have spring skiing conditions, which means the snow is plenty thick with no bare spots,
but it is varaible depending on the sun and the temp of the day and time that you ski. The snow is mainly corn snow and is groomable with our
equipment. Klister and waxless skis are good choices for the conditions today, depending on how much new snow we get during the day.
AFTERHOURS SKI TRAIL - Brule River State Forest
Brule, WI
As of 03-27-01 the Brule River State Forest's Afterhours Ski Trail is inexcellent condition. The classical track is excellent and the skate lane is fast.
About 1/2 inch of snow fell on the trail the night of 03-25-01 helping some of the areas exposed to direct sun from being icy.
The trail will no longer be groomed this season.
AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER TRAIL
Cable/Seeley/Hayward, WI
The American Birkebeiner trail was last groomed on Friday and Saturday March 23rd & 24th from the County OO Trail Head south to the Fish Hatchery Trail Head. In an effort to preserve the remaining snow the trail will not be groomed this weekend. Overnight temperatures are expected to be around 30F. The
Trail Supervisor feels that we need to see overnight temperatures of around 20F in order to groom the trail. Almost the entire section of trail from County OO to Fish Hatchery has snow cover and ski conditions
are fair.
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
Freeze-thaw cycles have produced a crust that gives way to a fast, corn snow surface when temperatures rise above freezing. With clouds and temperatures reaching the upper thirties again today (Thursday, March 29), skating conditions were very good late afternoon when skating a -inch corn snow surface on a firm base. Edge control was great, gentle downhills provided prolonged glides on a single ski -- amazing skiing
for this late in March. In most areas, the base is probably still a foot deep. Other than bare spots on steep, sun-exposed hills, the base is holding up well. No further grooming is anticipated this season.
FISH HATCHERY PARK
Hayward, WI
Groomed on 3/23. No tracks set.. Conditions: Very Good.
FLAMBEAU HILLS SKI TRAILS
Phillips, WI
Last groomed on 3/15.Conditions: Poor - Icy.
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: Poor - Icy.
LOG JAM TRAIL
Phillips, WI
Last groomed on 3/16. Conditions: Poor - Icy.
MECCA TRAILS
Mercer, WI
MECCA Trails last groomed on Sat. 3/17.
NAMAGON SKI TRAIL
Namakagon, WI
Groomed and tracked on 3/20. Conditions: Fair to Good/Quite icy.
NEWMAN SPRINGS SKI TRAIL
Price County, WI
Last groomed on 3/14. Conditions: Poor - Icy or muddy in spots.
OXBO SKI TRAIL
Price County, WI
Last groomed on 3/14.Conditions: Poor - Icy.
SOLBERG LAKE TRAIL
Phillips, WI
Last groomed on 3/16. Conditions: Poor - Icy.
Trail Details, Directions, Maps, Fees, and more
SUPERIOR MUNICIPAL FOREST
Superior, WI
Good reports about the Superior MF trails. Good conditions and skiing.
Trail Details, Directions, Maps, Fees, and more
TELEMARK SKI TRAILS
Cable, WI
Telemark has 14 K of the 60 K trail system open at present. Four trails are
open including the 2, 4, 5 K Birkebeiner loops, 4 K of the Caldwell World
Cup Trail, 6 K of Kortelopet Trail ( from the Tony Wise Trail into the
lodge), 6 K of the John Bauer Trail (same as the Kortelopet), Many other
trails still have good snow cover, but have very hard surfaces.
Will be open for XC skiing on weekends through the end of March.
TIMM'S HILL/HIGHPOINT SKI TRAILS
Ogema, WI
Last groomed on 3/14. Conditions: Poor - Icy.
VEIKKO SKI TRAIL
Marengo, WI
Back country trail. Ungroomed.
Trail Details, Directions, Maps, Fees, and more
WINTERGREEN SKI TRAILS
Price County, WI
Last groomed on 3/13. Conditions: Poor - Icy or muddy in spots.
WOLVERINE NORDIC
Ironwood, MI
The Wolverine Nordic Ski club is reporting 17km groomed and trackset for
skating and striding. We recieved 10" of new snow this week bringing
seasons total to 292". Grooming is being done on an as needed basis, with
new tracks being set on 3-29, skate lanes will be re-done on 3-30. Base
still totals nearly 30".
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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