GREETINGS FROM NORTHWEST WISCONSIN
This report is provided to you by Cross Country Ski Northwest Wisconsin in cooperation with the Northwest ITBEC, Ashland and Bayfield Counties, Bayfield Chamber of Commerce, Cable Area Chamber of Commerce, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, Price County Tourism,
Rusk County Tourism, Washburn County Tourism,
and CROSS COUNTRY SKIER magazine.
SPONSORS
American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, Garmisch USA, New Moon Ski Shop, Outdoor Ventures, Riverbrook Bike & Ski, Telemark Resort
ABR Trails, Chequamegon Communications Cooperative, Cresthill Resort, Hayward Bakery & Cheese, Lakewoods Resort, Marvin Schwan Retreat & Conference Center, Mogasheen Resort, Palmquist's Farm, Pilot Fish Inn, Property Management of Hayward, Sugarbush Bed & Breakfast, Trek & Trail
Apostle Islands Outfitters Cable Service Center, 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
January 10, 2003
Temps dropping to high single digits. About 3" of new snow around the region looks promising. Still not enough to groom, with a few notable exceptions. Temps remaining cold. Lakes should again be great.
ABR TRAILS - Ironwood, MI
Reported on: 1/9/03 5 AM
New Snow: 3+ "
Groomed: 1/9/03
Conditions: Very Good
Base/Trails: 4-6 "
Base/Woods: 8 "
Snowshoe Trails: Yes
Comments: It is snowing hard, we picked up about 3 inches already this morning in the last 2 hours. It is lake effect snow. We are out grooming and should be able to get the trails groomed up and and new tracks set. I will post photos later today.
MECCA TRAILS - Mercer
Reported on: 01/9/02 - 9:08 pm
New Snow: 2 "
Groomed: 12/01/02 - 1:00 pm
Conditions: Poor
Base/Trails: 1 "
Base/Woods: 3 "
Dog Trails: YES
Comments: Still not enough snow to groom trails... need another couple of inches
Events: Candle lite ski/snowshoe on Jan 25 6-9PM with or without snow�
MUKWONAGO SKI TRAIL - Hayward
Reported on: 12/16/02 - 9:01 am
Groomed: 02/22/02 - 10:00 am
Conditions: Poor
Comments: No snow - no trails open or groomed yet!
NAMEKAGON SKI TRAIL-Namakagon
Reported on: 12/27/02 - 8:29 am
Groomed: 03/15/02
Conditions: Poor
Comments: We're waiting for snow!
NORTH END TRAILS - Cable
Reported on: 1/10/03
New Snow: 23"
Groomed:
Conditions: Poor
Base/Trails: 1 "
Snowshoe Trails: YES
Dog Trails: NO
Backcountry: NO
Comments: Very light, dry powder on the trail. Rocks skis - a maybe.
TELEMARK SKI TRAILS - Cable
Reported on: 01/9/02 - 10:59 am
New Snow: 2 "
Groomed: 01/09/02 - 9:00 am
Conditions: Good to Excellent
Base/Trails: 5 "
Base/Woods: 2 "
Open Trails: 1
KM Open: 3
Percent of Trails Open: 10 %
Single Track: 1
Classical Track: 1
Comments: Natural snow is augmenting man-made snow. The XC Fever Trail is groomed and marked as it will be skied for The 24 Hours of Telemark race. The connector and snowcross trail is closed today and tomorrow
Events: NOTE: The XC Fever Trail and snowcross loop will be closed for The 24 Hours of Telemark all day Saturday, Jan. 11 and until 11 am on Sunday the 12th. It is possible to enter the 3 & 6 hour categories of the race until 9 am on Saturday. Very good to excellent conditions are anticipated throughout the course.
ULLER TRAIL - Ironbelt
Reported on: 12-17-2002
Groomed: 12-6-2002
Conditions: Poor
Comments: More snow is needed. West part near whitecap is the best... use back country or old skis until the next snow fall...still many springs running down the steep slopes despite the cold weather last week.
WOLVERINE NORDIC TRAILS - Ironwood, MI
Reported on: 01/07/02 - 6:00 am
New Snow: 0 "
Groomed: 12/23/02
Conditions: Fair to Good
Base/Trails: 4 "
Base/Woods: 5 "
Open Trails: 2
KM Open: 9
Percent of Trails Open: 60 %
Single Track: 2
Classical Track: 2
Snowshoe Trails: YES
Dog Trails: YES
Comments: Skate lanes and classical tracks re-done Waiting for Thursdays promised storm
Events: St Olaf invitational race Jan 25,26 Some temporary trail closures during the race
Conditions Key
Poor: Very little snow base, bare spots, rocks, ruts and/or ice. Rock skis - a must.
Fair: Modest snow base. Few or no bare spots or rocks. Possibly icey. Trail surface may be uneven or irregular. Rock skis advisable.
Good: Adequete snow base. Releatively smooth trail surface. Use your good skis and get out there and ski!
Excellent: If you have to ask, you should consider snowmobiling.
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
Price County Tourism (800)269-4505
Rusk County Tourism (800)535-RUSK
Washburn County Tourism (800)367-3306
