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
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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 23, 2003
* Extreme cold through Friday.
* Warming into high single digits over the weekend.
* Light snow possible on Friday into Saturday.
The U.P. continues to enjoy great deep snow conditions. Cable/Hayward area now has some snow 2-5", more reminiscent of early December than late January. Man-made loop at Telemark going strong.
ABR TRAILS - Ironwood, MI
Reported on: 1/21/03 9:00 PM
New Snow: 1 "
Groomed: 1/21/03 7:00 am
Conditions: Excellent
Base/Trails: 6-10 "
Base/Woods: 17 "
Open Trails: Many
Percent of Trails Open: 100 %
Snowshoe Trails: Yes
Comments: We almost hit the 8 foot mark of snowfall! It is hard to believe with the majority of the Midwest brown but we do have ton's of snow, enough to run our big grooming equipment....and skiing is excellent.
AFTERHOURS CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAIL/BRULE RIVER STATE FOREST - Brule, WI
Reported on: 01/23/02 - 11:56 am
Groomed: 01/09/02
Conditions: Poor to Fair
Base/Trails: 2 "
Base/Woods: 4 "
Open Trails: 1
KM Open: 21
Percent of Trails Open: 100 %
Single Track: 1
Classical Track: 1
Comments: We received about 2 inches of snow on Jan 18th and allowed users to (ski it in) so dirt wouldn't get dug up by grooming.
AMERICAN BIRKEBEINER TRAIL - Cable, WI
Week of January 20, 2003 - Very cold temperatures expected to continue through the week. Approximately 45K of the trail is snow covered. A few spots have low snow, mostly in the pine tree areas. There is about a 2 inch packed base on the trail. Skiing is fair to good. Suggest bringing rock skies. The snow surface is very uneven and undulating due to low snow cover. The surface is becoming extremely hard due to the volume of skiing and lack of snow. At this time the surface can not be reworked or tilled because of low snow.
BALSAM BRANCH CROSS COUNTRY SKI TRAILS - Amery, WI
Reported on: 12/13/02 - 11:00 pm
Groomed: 12/11/02 - 1:00 pm
Conditions: Poor
Comments: We have no snow yet
Events: Remember the Balsam Vinter Fest Sjoland Rennet January 18, 2003
BLUE HILLS TRAIL - Bruce, WI
Reported on: 12/20/2003
New Snow: 3 "
Comments: The Blue Hills area received about 3 inches of fresh snow Saturday morning (Jan. 18). Your best skis are in order at Audie Flowage http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/audie.htm where a good alternative exists to the sparse snow on the trail system -- skiing Audie today (Monday, Jan. 20) was very good to excellent for both skating and striding (although cold temperatures and relatively fresh snow meant slow going). The west side trails were rolled for the first time on Saturday, but could certainly use more snow. For adventurous souls who are desperate for variety & have ROCK skis, it is possible to ski there.
MECCA TRAILS - Mercer, WI
Reported on: 01/19/02 - 8:52 pm
New Snow: 3 "
Groomed: 01/18/02 - 9:00 am
Conditions: Poor to Fair
Base/Trails: 2 "
Base/Woods: 5 "
Open Trails: 3
KM Open: 15
Percent of Trails Open: 60 %
Single Track: 3
Classical Track: 1
Dog Trails: YES
Comments: More snow in forcast after 3" on friday night...Trails fair-good once thru Hemlocks...few bare spots under conifers
Events: Candle lite ski on Jan 25th...snowshoers welcome to Hike the 1mile to rustic warming cabin on the river..
MT.VALHALLA-TEUTON AND VALKYRIE SKI TRAILS - Washburn, WI
Reported on: 01/12/03
New Snow: 2 "
Conditions: Poor
Comments: Sking @ Valhalla is not good. We have about 2 inches of snow and people have been sking with rock ski's. It hasn't been tracked due to not enough snow.
NAMEKAGON SKI TRAIL - Cable, WI
Reported on: 12/27/02 - 8:29 am
Groomed: 03/15/02
Conditions: Poor
Comments: We're waiting for snow!
NORTH END TRAILS - Cable, WI
Conditions: Fair
Base/Trails: 2 "
Snowshoe Trails: YES
Comments: A loop packed. Other loops scheduled to be rolled.
ROCK LAKE TRAIL - Cable, WI
Not enough snow to groom.
TELEMARK SKI TRAILS - Cable, WI
Reported on: 01/22/02
Groomed: 01/22/02
Conditions: Good
Base/Trails: 3-10 "
Open Trails: 5
KM Open: 24
Single Track: 5
Classical Track: 3
Snowshoe Trails: YES
Comments: Cross Country Ski Conditions: Good on the XC Fever Trail, Horse Barn Loop and Snowcross Loop. Good classic track. 1.5 kilometers are suitable for beginner skiers. Fair to good on the Birkie 4, 5 & 7 K loops, Tony Wise Trail and Kortelopet Trail, no classic track. Ski Trail Grooming: 4 kilometers of the XC Fever Trail, Horse Barn Loop and Snowcross Loop were groomed Monday for skating and classic. The Birkie 4, 5 & 7 K loops, Tony Wise Trail, the Kortelopet Trail, the North End A loop and portions of the World Cup and John Bauer were rolled Saturday. The Birkie Trail has been rolled to the start and there is 4 inches of base on the Power Line. Cross Country Trails Open: XC Fever Trail, Horse Barn Loop & Snowcross Loop totaling 4 Kilometers. The Birkie 4, 5 & 7 K loops, Tony Wise Trail and Kortelopet Trail are open for skate skiing or ski-in classic.
TIMBERLAND HILLS SKI TRAILS - Cumberland, WI
Reported on: 01/21/02
New Snow: Trace "
Comments: Last week we recieved a little dry snow. We have groomed the trails, both the lighted and the main trail. People are skiing but the conditions are marginal. Use your worst pair of skis. When we get a little more snow we should be set. Please be extra careful with these snow conditions. The lighted trail is now lighted at night.
TROLHAUGEN SKI HILL - Dresser, WI
Reported on: 12-17-2002
Comments: Short man-made loop open early mornings
ULLER TRAIL - Iron Belt, WI
Reported on: 01/21/02 - 12:50 pm
New Snow: 6 "
Groomed: 01/19/02 - 10:00 am
Conditions: Good to Excellent
Base/Trails: 5 "
Base/Woods: 8 "
Open Trails: 2
KM Open: 22
Percent of Trails Open: 90 %
Classical Track: 2
Snowshoe Trails: YES
Dog Trails: YES
Comments: good coverage in all areas, 90% excellent 10% good. Trail is groomed from Pence to Cty E
WOLVERINE NORDIC TRAILS - Ironwood, MI
Reported on: 01/23/02 - 8:56 am
New Snow: 6 "
Groomed: 01/22/02 - 10:00 pm
Conditions: Excellent
Base/Trails: 8 "
Base/Woods: 16 "
Open Trails: 4
KM Open: 17
Percent of Trails Open: 100 %
Single Track: 2
Classical Track: 4
Snowshoe Trails: YES
Dog Trails: YES
Comments: Heavy snow again Wed has contributed to excellent conditions
Events: St Olaf Invit. Sat & Sun All trails closed 8 AM- 2 PM
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
