Cook County News Herald

Cook County trail conditions




Banadad Ski Trails

Boundary Country Trekking reports that there is about five inches of snow, and more on the western end of the trail. “It is not enough snow to stop the standing water along the Banadad from freezing, but another inch or two of snow and we should be able to get onto the trail with snowmobiles to pack and clear as we go,” Ted Young said on his website. The crew is still hoping for a mid-December opening of the Banadad. Find the latest trail conditions on the Banadad Ski Trails on the Boundary Country Trekking website, www.boundarycountry. com/snow-report.html.

Bearskin Lodge

“Yes, you can ski!” proclaims Bearskin Lodge on its website. The Tidd Tech saw its first action of the season recently, and with 3 to 5 inches of snow, the snowmobile glided around the Campground Loop and down Summer Home Road, which are both groomed for skate skiing. Portions of Beaver Dam are also groomed, with some stubble showing. See bearskintrailreports.wordpress. com for all the latest details.

Cascade Lodge

The trails at Cascade have been cleared for the upcoming ski season, and the Lutsen Mountains alpine ski area has 18 runs open. For updates on skiing on the trails of Cascade Lodge in Lutsen, visit www.cascadelodgemn. com.

Cook County Ridgeriders

Kevin Mackey with the RidgeRiders said there is not enough snow for riding, let alone grooming. He said we’ll be able to ride in a couple of weeks, if we’re lucky. Check the latest trail conditions on the snowmobile club’s website at www.boreal.org/RidgeRiders/.

Grand Portage Trail Riders

The Grand Portage Trail Riders reports that there is not enough snow to begin grooming yet. To get up-tothe minute trail reports, call Grand Portage Lodge at (218) 475-2401 or toll-free (800) 543-1384.

Golden Eagle Nordic Ski Center

There is not enough snow for skiing yet, (only 1 or 2 inches) but the lodge reports that it will start packing soon. For the latest snow report, call (800) 346-2203 or visit the Golden Eagle website at www.golden-eagle. com.

Pincushion Mountain Ski Trails

TheNorth Shore Run and Ski Club, which maintains the Pincushion Mountain trails, provides reports of the latest conditions at its website: www.pincushiontrails. org/trail_conditions.htm. There was no updated information available at press time.

Sugarbush Trail Association

Greg Fangel of the Sugarbush Trail Association said there is nothing to report at this time—no snow, so nothing is groomed. However, a trail condition link is available on the association website at www.sugarbushtrails. org.


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