Fall grooming on Sap Run trail, October 21st, 2022.
As we move closer to the winter season, final preparations on the ski trails are occurring like a normal fall. We are clearing leaves, sticks, branches and any deadfall. Having the trails as cleared as possible helps us to open up select trails on minimal snow. The ski trails will be open for day skiing this winter (more below)
With the loss of the main lodge on October 10th, we obviously will not be able to feed guests this year and provide the amenities offered from the lodge.
With this situation and other circumstances, we have made the decision to not be open for lodging only. The fire of 1999, we were closed that following winter then opened up for lodging with limited meal service out of the “cat house” building the following winter. At this point, this is not an option considering all the circumstances.
As we move closer to the winter season, final preparations on the ski trails are occurring like a normal fall. We are clearing leaves, sticks, branches and any deadfall. Having the trails as cleared as possible helps us to open up select trails on minimal snow. The ski trails will be open for day skiing this winter (more below)
Fall grooming on Sap Run, October 21st, 2022.
With the loss of the main lodge on October 10th, we obviously will not be able to feed guests this year and provide the amenities offered from the lodge.
With this situation and other circumstances, we have made the decision to not be open for lodging only. The fire of 1999, we were closed that following winter then opened up for lodging with limited meal service out of the “cat house” building the following winter. At this point, this is not an option considering all the circumstances.
Many of you have already reached out regarding the deposit. We are deeply touched for those reservations that have donated back the deposit. Thank you so very much. For those that wish to have a deposit returned, we will do that, as soon as we are able. The best way to reach us is through email at [email protected]
At this time, we will not plan to carry deposits forward to future reservations with the uncertainty of the lodge being built.
Trails will be open for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms. Click here for ski trail reports.
Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. Purchasing season pass now helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes.
Regarding the rebuild, there are still many complex factors to sort out before we make a decision on rebuilding. We appreciate the ideas, the encouragement to rebuild and offers of antique items. Making a decision will take some time. We want to make sure it is the right decision for us, as we always want our guests to have the best experience possible.
Thanks again for all the support of prayers, thoughts, good vibes, financial gifts and our amazing local community of food items. We are at a loss of words and deeply touched.
Trails are open. Windy and cooler today after a warm weekend and great riding conditions. Good to see everyone out! A short rain shower last night to help settle the dust and tack the track up.
The mountain bike trails will be open until November 1st. We cleared the entire course last week. Some leaves blowing back in on a few spots but overall very good late season conditions. Touch up clearing on a few trails this week.
Surface conditions are hardpack and dry. A few leaves still to come down and might be some that blow in otherwise great late season riding.
Please park in far parking lot by the recycling containers.
Enjoying the freshly cleared trail on Twin Lakes singletrack, October 20th, 2022.Sunset on the “Bjorp’s” berms, October 19th, 2022.Golden hour ride on ski trail segment of bike course, October 18th, 2022.“Bente’s Bump” singletrack, October 18th, 2022.Twin Lakes “bridge loop” after fresh clearing, October 18th, 2022.Bullhead Bootleg singletrack, October 16th, 2022.
Windy and cooler weather in place after .31″ of precipitation overnight. The rain very much welcomed as we are experiencing one of the driest autumn’s on record. We are back on the trails today clearing leaves, sticks, branches and deadfall as we complete the final fall grooming before winter.
We will continue doing trail work this fall until deer hunting season with plans to operate for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms.
Ski trail season passes can be purchased on our website. Purchasing season pass now helps with operating and maintenance costs to prepare the trails, equipment repairs to the grooming equipment and property taxes.
Afternoon hike on Skaters Waltz, October 22nd, 2022.Aging mushroom on a birch tree, October 22nd, 2022.Hiking on the singletrack, October 22nd, 2022.Tamarack trees hitting their peak of color this week, October 20th, 2022. Only coniferous tree to change color and loose needles. Fall grooming on Sap Run trail, October 20th, 2022.Final fall grooming in action, Skaters Waltz, October 19th, 2022.Sunrise over Island Lake, October 19th, 2022. Golden hour over the late fall color on Mother North Star ski trail, October 18th, 2022.Mountain bike singletrack after fresh clearing, October 18th, 2022. Mountain bike trails remain open until November 1st.Fall color scene along Skaters Waltz extension, October 15th, 2022.Snowy autumn scene near Twin Lakes crossing, October 14th, 2022.Sunset over Little Sugarbush, October 14th, 2022
Warmer weather slowly moving in after a couple cold days that saw temperatures in the low teens. Cold enough to set ice on the ponds and a few of the smaller lakes. First snow of the year last Saturday with a couple inches accumulating before melting later in the day. Overall conditions are very dry which has made for good conditions for final fall grooming/trail clearing.
Fall color still alive in pockets in the woods along with the grasses and underbrush providing a autumn balance. Tamarack trees at their peak now, noticeable in the ponds and sloughs.
We will continue doing trail work this fall until deer hunting with plans to operate for day skiing on the the ski, snowshoe and fat bike trails. Similar to the COVID season, there will be no services available. Parking in the far lot with portable bathrooms.
Tamarack trees hitting their peak of color this week, October 20th, 2022. Only coniferous tree to change color and loose needles. Fall grooming on Sap Run trail, October 20th, 2022.Final fall grooming in action, Skaters Waltz, October 19th, 2022.Sunrise over Island Lake, October 19th, 2022. Golden hour over the late fall color on Mother North Star ski trail, October 18th, 2022.Mountain bike singletrack after fresh clearing, October 18th, 2022. Mountain bike trails remain open until November 1st.Fall color scene along Skaters Waltz extension, October 15th, 2022.Snowy autumn scene near Twin Lakes crossing, October 14th, 2022.Sunset over Little Sugarbush, October 14th, 2022
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