Sun, Jan 18: Vasa Trail (Traverse City)
What a prelude to the Vasa race. Our groomers not only used piper on the entire trail system but they used it on ice breaker the start of vasa race and it was the best this section ever was for skiing. Although the trail was groomed with the piston bully, I must say that throughout this winter our groomers have done a tremendous job grooming our trail system. I know a lot of skiers are disappointed that they were not using piper but how could you complain on how great the trail is shaping up. With more cold and snow expected the more piper passes. No one wants to use the piston bully more than our groomers.
Make sure you sign up for Vasa race and lets fill up the Big Foot Community Relay. We never had a relay event before so let's show the community how important this event could be in the future. Don't forget to get your tickets for the Community Celebration Party. We have the greatest group of ladies planning a fun evening you will not forget.
- Ken Dawson
Sun, Jan 18: Forbush Corner (Frederic)
19° and 7mph wind at 11:25. Classic skied with well worn Rode super blue grip was perfect. Fresh groom everywhere, moderate snow falling with 1/2-1” pow on skate deck. Fluffy goodness enticed me to ski all black and blue hills on both east and west sides, effortlessly gliding on Pines/Pines connector in between. Huge amounts of snow hanging in the trees, zero debris, lots of smiling skiers. Max speed 22.6 mph, 12miles/19.3km. What a weekend!
- Mary McKinley
Sun, Jan 18: Big M (Cadillac)
Some of the easy trails were groomed today, including Lumberjack, Ryberg Rd, Double Bit and Corkpine. The other trails still have some visible tracks from yesterday's groom, but the snow is coming down. The snow new is very fluffy and easy to ski through but overall the tracks are a little sticky.
- Sue Stroope
Sun, Jan 18: Huron Meadows Metropark (Brighton)
Bucks Run was firm and fast this afternoon as there had been a lot of skiers on the course. When I arrived around 4 pm the parking lot was jammed and there were a lot of skiers on the trail. Conditions should remain very good with the potential snow later tonight and colder temps in the forecast. Great job by the Huron Meadows crew!
- Tony P.
Sun, Jan 18: Vasa Trail (Traverse City)
Conditions were exquisite on the trail system today. At my late morning arrival at the TH parking lot I realized it had received over a half foot of lake-effect fluff overnight, so I expected the usual Snowmobile pulling the Tidtech post-groom conditions of a soft and slow skate lane. Not true! It turns out that Glen & Dave took the Pisten Bully around the system, and they were just finishing up as I crossed the bridge outbound. The result of its tilling the full width of the skate lane is that there was no softness on the lane corduroy as it had deflated the snow. So skating was firm and fast, not scary fast, just normal fast. The classic tracks were also machine-set perfect, firm and deep enough. Finishing my loop after 12-noon I noticed the parking lot was about 98% full.
- Jim Datsko
Sun, Jan 18: Michaywe (Gaylord)
Received another 3-4 inches since yesterday. Rolled, combed, and set track on the entire trail system. Conditions are real good!
- Mike and Jamie
Sun, Jan 18: Reindeer Run Nordic Center (Empire)
Empire snowmobile trailhead by the Empire Airport
Was on it yesterday afternoon. Oh was real good. Snow machine packed
Over a solid base and it was endless.
Problem area is just past the first curve at the start of the trail. About 600ft of trail litter left from power line trimming easy to get through and after that pure bliss... Snowmobile activity was pretty low not what I would have expected which was nice.
It will only improve
Corner of benzonia highway and Osborn rd.
- Kevinski slowski
Sun, Jan 18: Dunes Golf Club (Empire)
Grrreat classic skiing.
Snow just keeps building up, another 5" of powder...
Sweet silence of heavy snow
4 MI east of Empire on m-72
- Kevinski slowski
Sun, Jan 18: Cross Country Ski Headquarters (Higgins Lake)
After another inch or so last night, the trails are in incredible shape! Fresh grooming on all trails, all systems go! Come on out and enjoy these picture perfect winter conditions!
- George, Mariah, Stu, Erin, Missy, Krista, Alex & the HQ crew
Sun, Jan 18: Hanson Hills (Grayling)
Lodge and trails open 9am
We’ve received 7 inches of snow from Friday through this morning. Groomer Dan will be starting a full refresh on Blue, Brown, Yellow, and M-93.
- Justin Andre
Sun, Jan 18: Forbush Corner (Frederic)
Looks like another pleasant day to get out and enjoy winter! We have an abundance of snow to keep up with and more is on the way later today. Nearly another full system groom for skate and classic, including Bill Bradley’s favorite, Pines Loop. Open 9 to 5.
- MDB
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