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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
TRAIL CONDITIONS
Updated: February 14, 2002
Current conditions: Temperatures high near 40(+) Thursday, 32 Friday and warming again over the weekend to high 30s to 40+.
Rain turning to snow on Monday into Tuesday next week.
NOTE: Not many new reports have come in due to the stagnant snow situation and harshening trail conditions. All reports are current as of 2/14, 8:00AM unless otherwise noted. Consult www.norwiski.com for more current updates as there will be no revisions to this week's Trail Mail report until next week when I return from watching some ski races in Utah. RB
ABR TRAILS
Ironwood, MI
(2/13) - The snow is holding up well with great conditions even though the south has been warm.Conditions: Excellent with an inch or 2 of new snow. All trails regroomed and retracked Wed. morning. Base: 9-14 honest inches. .
AFTERHOURS CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL/BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST
Brule, WI
As of Friday Feb. 8th the trail remains in fair classic condition and good skating condition. There are spots where the tracks have melted through and just a couple thin spots on the skating lane. The trail varies from soft to perfect to icy depending on the trail's orentation and exposure. We will be re-conditioning the trail Friday night after it cools down and heavy snow is forecast for the weekend. This should yield very good to excellent conditions by Sunday.cools down we will screen roll and ginzu and should have better conditions over the weekend.
AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER TRAIL
During the final days before the race all efforts are being directed at course preparation for race day. Course conditions are very good north of "OO" and good south of "OO". Daytime temperatures have not
been softening the snow, and some areas of the trail are icy. Some portions of the trail have branches and debris on the course due to strong winds earlier this week. A work crew will be removing the debris from
trail prior to race day.
ASHLAND SKI TRAIL
Ashland, WI
No report
BALSAM BRANCH CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS
Amery, WI
No report
BEAR CROSSING SKI TRAILS
Medford, WI
Due to warm weather conditions this week the trails have deteriorated to fair and poor conditions.
BEAVER BROOK SKI TRAIL
Spooner, WI
No report
BLUE HILLS TRAIL
Bruce, WI
Brilliant sunshine and southerly breezes pushed temperatures into the upper thirties today (February 6), but the base remained firm and conditionsremained fair to very good at midday skating packed powder and hardpack Sun-exposed areas became sticky by late morning. Due to occasional areas with thin base cover, it is still wise to use your rock skis until you learn the trail sections with the best snow cover. Grooming was last performed Sunday, Feb. 3 when the entire trail system was rolled again and the striding lane was extended to include the WestSideTrail.
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
Conditions: Poor; packed Feb. 1.
FLAMBEAU MINE TRAILS
Ladysmith, WI
Ungroomed this season.
HOSPITAL SKI TRAILS
Hayward, WI
(2/6) Thin but skiable with older skis. Conditions: Poor.
HOLY CROSS TRAIL
Worcester, WI
Conditions: Poor; groomed & tracked Feb. 3
INTERSTATE PARK TRAILS
St. Croix Falls, WI
No report
LADYSMITH HIGH SCHOOL LIGHTEDXC TRAIL
Ladysmith, WI
Conditions are poor with bare spots, particularly along Rocky Ridge Road and in the striding
track. With temperatures below freezing, the remaining snow base is icy. The lights are turned off until conditions improve.
LEISURE LAKE TRAIL
Trego, WI
No report
LOG JAM TRAIL
Phillips, WI
Conditions: Poor; groomed Feb. 2; no track se
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
(2/6) 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 2/1 PM. 8" new on the old 8"base. Conditions: Excellent
MT. ASHWABAY SKI TRAILS
Bayfield, WI
No current report available, but conditions should be fair to good.
MT. VALHALLA - VALKYRIE AND TEUTON SKI TRAILS
Washburn, WI
Groomed and track set on 2/11. Conditions: Very 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: Poor; packed and groomed Feb. 5.
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
Conditions: Poor; packed Feb. 1
PALMQUIST'S THE FARM
Brantwood, WI
Conditions: Poor but skiable; groomed Feb. 9.
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
No report.
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: Poor; 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
2/13 - Trails are in fair to very good condition. Tracks are thin in some sections but very good in many sections. Because of high winds the past several days there is debris (branches and large pieces of bark, leaves and pine needles) scattered throughout the trails. The Telemark staff is out clearing the trails at this time.
Trail passes will be half price if you are willing to help pick-up sticks during some of your ski..
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: Fair to poor but skiable; 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
No report.
ULLER TRAIL
Iron Belt/Montreal, WI
Uller will be set on Sat. AM.2/2. 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: Poor; packed and groomed Feb. 5
WOLVERINE NORDIC
Ironwood, MI
17km groomed for skating and striding. 12" snow on Feb 2-3 helped ski conditions become the best to date. All trails 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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