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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, Bayfield Chamber of Commerce, Cable Area Chamber of Commerce, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, Murphy McGinnis Media, Rusk County Tourism, TOKO ski wax and tools, Washburn County Tourism,
YOKO gloves and CROSS COUNTRY SKIER magazine.
SPONSORS
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, Garmisch USA, New Moon Ski Shop, Outdoor Ventures, Palmquist's The Farm, Riverbrook Bike & Ski, SALOMON
ABR Trails, Chequamegon Telephone Cooperative, Coldwell Banker Frontier Realty, Cresthill Resort, Empire Lodge, Hayward Bakery & Cheese, Lakewoods Resort, Marvin Schwan Retreat & Conference Center, Pilot Fish Inn, Sugarbush Bed & Breakfast, Telemark Resort, Trek & Trail, Wilde River Realty
Alpine Resot, 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
Updated: February 6, 2002
Current conditions: Temperatures to mid to high 30s on Wed. Returning to low/mid 20s through the weekend. Possible snow flurries on Sat. Trail conditions holding up well where there has been snow and regular grooming.
ABR TRAILS
Ironwood, MI
Conditions: Excellent. It does not not get any better, fresh snow hanging on the trees, 100 % open and groomed. It looks like a winter wonderland again. Skate lanes and classic tracks are firm.
AFTERHOURS CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL/BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST
Brule, WI
The trail was groomed Jan. 30 just before it snowed an inch. This inch of moderately dense snow "non lake effect snow" was a real blessing to the trail. There still are some thin spots on the Spruce and Oak Trails when you get into the Norway Spruce areas. The inch of snow will be left to get skied in. The whole trail is tracked and most of the track is at least 3/4 full depth. With use today the inch of new snow should make very good skiing. Some of the trail was getting a crown last week and that was removed on Wednesday of this week. Skate skiing is very good and classical skiing is in good condition. Base depth is 1" to 4.5" thick.
AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER TRAIL
Conditions are fair south of "OO" and marginal as you go further south. There is approxiamtely a 2-3" packed base on most of the trail.
ASHLAND SKI TRAIL
Ashland, WI
Rolled and open for skiing.
BALSAM BRANCH CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS
Amery, WI
No report
BEAR CROSSING SKI TRAILS
Medford, WI
6 inches of new snow Thursday night. Trail groomed Friday morning. Most of the trails are now in good to very good condition, one loop which is in a red pine stand is fair.
BEAVER BROOK SKI TRAIL
Spooner, WI
No report
BLUE HILLS TRAIL
Bruce, WI
The entire trail system was rolled again on Sunday, Feb. 3 and the striding lane was extended to include the WestSideTrail. The hardpack powder base was firm, providing good edge control, firm pole plants, and good to excellent conditions with the exception of occasional areas where the base is thin. Still wise to use your rock skis until you learn the trail sections with the best snow cover.
CAMPUS TRAIL
Medford, WI
No report
COON LAKE TRAIL
Fredric, WI
No report
COPPER FALLS STATE PARK
Mellen, WI
No report
DOUGLAS COUNTY SKI TRAILS
Solon Springs, WI
Open but in poor condition - not groomed and not tracked.
DRUMMOND SKI TRAILS
Drummond, WI
All the trails were groomed and tracks set on Saturday, February 2. Trail conditions are finally good, with well-set tracks and adequate base. No longer is there a need for "rock skis".
HATCHERY PARK
Hayward, WI
Hatchery park was packed for skating Monday, Jan 4. No tracks set. Skiing is good except under the dense pine trees.
FLAMBEAU HILLS SKI TRAILS
Winter, WI
Good; packed Feb. 1 There will be a Candlelight Ski on the Short Swing loop on Saturday, February 9 beginning at 6 p.m. The trail will be lit by candles and groomed (not tracked) just prior. Admission is free. A grill and warming fire will be provided. Bring your own food, etc.
FLAMBEAU MINE TRAILS
Ladysmith, WI
Ungroomed this season.
HOSPITAL SKI TRAILS
Hayward, WI
Thin but skiable with older skis. Conditions: Poor.
HOLY CROSS TRAIL
Worcester, WI
Conditions: Good to very good; groomed & tracked Feb. 3
INTERSTATE PARK TRAILS
St. Croix Falls, WI
No report
LADYSMITH HIGH SCHOOL LIGHTEDXC TRAIL
Ladysmith, WI
There was touch-up grooming of the skate lane on the evening of February 5th. No new snow had fallen recently and the diagonal track was left alone. Snow was scoop-shoveled on a few thin spots. Conditions are fair to good but could deteriorate with 3 thaw days predicted. The lights are on from dusk to 10:00 p.m.
LEISURE LAKE TRAIL
Trego, WI
No report
LOG JAM TRAIL
Phillips, WI
Good; groomed Feb. 2; no track set
LOST LAND LAKE TRAILS
Hayward, WI
Not enough snow yet.
LUCK CROSS COUNTY SKI TRAILS
Luck, WI
No report
LUTHER HILLS
Minong, WI
No report
MECCA TRAILS
Mercer, WI
100% open, 10k groomed for skating and 20k for striding with and good
firm track set monday after 3-4" of new snow (friday had 5" on new snow) Conditions good to very good...2-4" base and no crowds!
MONTREAL TRAIL
Montreal, WI
Montreal groomed and track set Friday PM. 8" new on the old 8"base. Conditions: Excellent
MT. ASHWABAY SKI TRAILS
Bayfield, WI
Groomed and track set on 1/18. Conditions: Very Good.
MT. VALHALLA - VALKYRIE AND TEUTON SKI TRAILS
Washburn, WI
Groomed and tracked on 2/4. Conditions: Good.
MUKWONAGO SKI TRAIL
Hayward, WI
Groomed skating portion 1/31/02. Conditions: Fair to poor on skating portion, fair for classical ? no new tracks set due to lack of snow. Base here is a trace to 2", with some bare spots.
NAMEKAGON SKI TRAIL
Namakagon, WI
Packed 1/31/02, not enough snow to set track in. Conditions: Fair to good. Trail has been skied on, so there is a skied-in rack, but not a lot of snow yet.
NEWMAN SPRINGS SKI TRAIL
Park Falls, WI
Conditions: Fair; packed and groomed Feb. 5; track will be set Feb. 8
NORDIC WOODS SKI TRAIL
Stone Lake, WI
1/19 - Groomed for Classic and Skating. Conditions: Poor..
NORTH END TRAIL
Cable, WI
Rolled on 1/30. Conditions: Good to Very Good.
OXBO SKI TRAIL
Oxbo, WI
Good; packed Feb. 1
PALMQUIST'S THE FARM
Brantwood, WI
Whole trail system is open with 6-8 inches of new snow on a 1" base. System was last groomed on 2/1/02 and conditions are good to very good.
PATTISON PARK TRAIL
Trail conditions are still poor and the. base is still not sufficient for grooming or tracking.
The short trail is packed but not tracked, bare spots are visible. Long trail has not been groomed at all due to lack of snow.
PENOKEE MOUNTAIN SKI TRAILS
Mellen, WI
Groomed 1/30/02. Conditions: Good to excellent
PERKINSTOWN SKI & SNOWSHOE TRAILS
Medford, WI
No report
ROCK LAKE TRAIL
Cable, WI
Groomed 1/31/02, track set on 2 km, 4 km, 16 km loops, but not between the 4 and 16.
Conditions: Good on 50% of the trails, fair to poor on the rest. There are still many rocks protruding through the scant snow cover, especially on hills and where tree cover is thick.
SEELEY SKI TRAIL
Seeley, WI
5 km open with a good track for classical and good skating
SISTER'S FARM TRAILS
Ladysmith, WI
Rolled on 2-1-02, ruts are filled in and conditions should be good. With the next snowfall a
track can be set.
SOLBERG LAKE TRAIL
Phillips, WI
Conditions: Good; groomed & tracked Feb. 3
SPOONER CITY TRAIL
Spooner, WI
1/19 - Groomed for Classic and Skating. Conditions: Fair.
SUPERIOR MUNICIPAL TRAILS
Superior, WI
Closed.
TELEMARK SKI TRAILS
Cable, WI
Surface snow: 2 - 5 inches.KM Open: 53 KM Trackset: 49 KM Skate Groomed: 53 KM. Eight inches of snow have fallen in the past week.
Trails and tracks are in good to excellent condition.
ONE KILOMETER OF THE BIRKEBEINER LOOP AND TWO KILOMETERS OF THE SVEN WIIK TRAIL WILL BE CLOSED TODAY FOR MINNESOTA SECTIONAL
CHAMPIONSHIP HIGH SCHOOL RACES FROM 10 AM TO 3 PM.
THE INBOUND BIRKEBEINER LOOP FROM THE POWER LINE TO THE LODGE WILL BE CLOSED FROM 10:45 AM TO 11:45 AM ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 FOR THE START OF THE HAYWARD LIONS PRE-BIRKIE RACE.
TIMBERLAND HILLS SKI TRAILS
Cumberland, WI
The entire system was packed and tracked on 2-1 following 2" of fresh snow. Most of the trail is in good condition, with a few rough spots remaining. Skiing is improving and is no longer icy.
TIMM'S HILL/HIGHPOINT SKI TRAILS
Ogema, WI
Conditions: Excellent; groomed and tracked Feb. 2 & Feb. 9; lighted night skiing is available on Wednesday and Saturday or for groups upon request.
TOMAHAWK LAKE SKI TRAIL
Barnes, WI
Groomed and track set Monday, Feb. 4. Limited base and underlying crust
prevented a full depth track set on about 50% of the trail. Exposed needles
mixed with snow on only a couple very short segments. Segments with full
track set are in excellent condition. Forecasted warm temperatures mid week
may deteriorate the trail.
TOTOGATIC TRAIL
Minong, WI
No report.
TRADE RIVER TRAIL
Fredric, WI
No report
TREGO LAKE SKI TOURING TRAIL
Trego, WI
Has not been groomed but can be skied in. Conditions: Good, but a
little thin in spots
ULLER TRAIL
Iron Belt/Montreal, WI
Uller will be set on Sat. AM. Conditions are expected to be VeryGood to Excellent.
VEIKKO SKI TRAIL
Marengo, WI
Ungroomed back country trail.
WEST TORCH RIVER SKI TRAIL
Clam Lake, WI
Has been dragged. Conditions: Fair. Tracks have been set by skiers on the trail.
WINTERGREEN SKI TRAILS
Fifield, WI
Conditions: Fair; packed and groomed Feb. 5; track will be set Feb. 8
WOLVERINE NORDIC
Ironwood, MI
17km groomed for skating and striding. 8" of fresh snow Friday Feb1.Moderate temps forecast through the weekend. Snow again for Sunday Conditions excellent.
LODGING AND ACCOMMODATIONS
Ashland and Bayfield Counties (800)284-9484, (472-6338
Bayfield Chamber of Commerce (800)447-4094
Cable Area Chamber of Commerce (800)533-7454
Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce (800)72HAYWARD
Rusk County Tourism (800)535-RUSK
Washburn County Tourism (800) 367-3306
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