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 21, 2002
6-8" of new snow on Tuesday with additional accumulation on Wed. Temps remaining below freezing next few days. Chance of snow showers on Sat. Temps rising to 30+ over the weekend.
ABR TRAILS
Ironwood, MI
2/20 - Conditions: Excellent. 4 inches of a heavy wet snow that was freshly groomed this morning. More snow is forecast.
AFTERHOURS CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL/BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST
Brule, WI
2/20 - 3 inches of heavy snow with forecasts for 5-9 inches more during the day today. The trail will be packed during the day of February 20th and plans are to fully re-groom the
trail on February 21. This should result in excellent skiing conditions.
AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER TRAIL
The Johnson Bank American Birkebeiner race course will be a 45K course starting at the Cable Union Airport and finishing at Duffy's Field in Hayward. The Kortelopet will run from the Cable Union Airport and finish at Telemark Resort for a 23K event. The entire race course is now closed because we are working around the clock to prepare it. At this time we have received 6-8 inches of fresh snow and it is still coming down.
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
2/16 - After 1 inches of light snow fell overnight, selected portions of both the East and WestSideTrails were rolled and a track was set Saturday, Feb. 16. Conditions were fair to good this morning, taking advantage of fresh grooming, sunshine, and temperatures in the low thirties. Skating was a bit slow, but the improved edge control was a nice change from the icy hardpack underneath. Despite the frequent warm spells, most trail sections have adequate base, although thin areas and scattered bare spots have become more noticeable (most of the WestSide base varies from 1 to 3 inches). Because of low snow conditions, sun-exposed downhills and hemlock groves have developed open areas that may require ski removal. Clouds moved in this afternoon, and conditions should hold up for Sunday. Rock skis recommended.
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
Scheduled to be groomed and tracked as soon as the current storm passes. Conditions expected to be Good..
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: Good; packed Feb. 20; groomed Feb. 21 & 22
FLAMBEAU MINE TRAILS
Ladysmith, WI
Ungroomed this season.
HOSPITAL SKI TRAILS
Hayward, WI
6" new snow.
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: Fair; groomed Feb. 21 or 22
LOST LAND LAKE TRAILS
Hayward, WI
No report.
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
Scheduled to be groomed on 2/20.
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; not packed or groomed
NORDIC WOODS SKI TRAIL
Stone Lake, WI
No report.
NORTH END TRAIL
Cable, WI
2/19 - Conditions: Good to Very Good.
OXBO SKI TRAIL
Oxbo, WI
Conditions: Good; packed Feb. 20; groomed Feb. 21 & 22
PALMQUIST'S THE FARM
Brantwood, WI
Conditions: Very good; groomed Feb. 21
PATTISON PARK TRAIL
Scheduled to be groomed by Fri. PM. Conditions expected to be Good to Very Good.
PENOKEE MOUNTAIN SKI TRAILS
Mellen, WI
Scheduled to be groomed on 2/20.
PERKINSTOWN SKI & SNOWSHOE TRAILS
Medford, WI
No report
ROCK LAKE TRAIL
Cable, WI
Scheduled to be groomed on 2/21.
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: Fair; groomed Feb. 21 or 22
SPOONER CITY TRAIL
Spooner, WI
No report.
SUPERIOR MUNICIPAL TRAILS
Superior, WI
CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO BE GOOD AND POSSIBLY VERY GOOD BY THE WEEKEND. GROOMING WILL TAKE PLACE BY THE WEEKEND.
TELEMARK SKI TRAILS
Cable, WI
2/20 -6+ inches of new snow. All trails freshly groomed. Conditions: Great!
TIMBERLAND HILLS SKI TRAILS
Cumberland, WI
2/13 - 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:Very good; groomed and tracked Feb. 21; 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: Fair; not packed or groomed
WOLVERINE NORDIC
Ironwood, MI
2/20- 17 km groomed for skating and striding. 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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