The sun deck was packed all afternoon yesterday, with skiers enjoying health doses of burgers and Vitamin D!

What a fun and sunny day we had yesterday! We were thrilled to see so many folks out enjoying the snow we still have, and basking in the sunshine on the deck. Conditions remain similar today: The trail doctoring team continued to spread snow last night, so the outbound trail to Trapper’s Cabin has the best conditions, with classic tracks and a nice skate lane. The Practice Area has also been snowcombed this morning and has full coverage and great conditions for lessons, demos, and kids of all ages who want to ski up and down the practice hills.

The rest of the trails have seen better days since the warm temps have taken their toll, but most of the trail network is still “skiable”. There are several bare spots and some wetter sections starting to form, but most of them can be skied around. Skating is not recommended, and classic skiing should be done in the middle of the trail, as the tracks have been worn through in most places.The sections that were wet last night froze up a bit so there may be some icy patches out there. Trapper’s Cabin is the most skiable, Adventure and Manitou are passable, Rolling Hills can be done with patience, Tall Pines and Wild Turkey are the least skiable, but in the window between ice and slush could be quite enjoyable. The morning will have crustier, faster conditions, and transforming to softer snow around 11am. There’s still snow on the ground today, so put on your skis and get out there!

Today’s Forecast: Sunny. Areas of patchy fog. High 43F. Winds light and variable.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Today, February 4th: Live Music with Forest Parker + Get your Fill at the Grill
Enjoy a fire-grilled beef burger, black bean burger, or Beyond Meat burger with a ton of delicious toppings. Kick back to an Americana extravaganza with live music from Forest Parker from 2:00-4:00pm! Indulge in a hot toddy and hot Bavarian pretzel from the Stone Turtle Cafe.

Saturday, Feb 10th: Free Beginner Ski Lesson, Super Bowl Foodie Face-Off, Live Music with Kat and Wil!
At 10:30am: Learn how to cross country ski at our FREE beginner ski lesson. For Lunch: It’s a Superbowl Foodie Face-Off! The chefs at the Stone Turtle Cafe will prepare the culinary specialty that represents each Superbowl city: Cioppino (clams, mussels, and fish stew in a tomato base) in a sourdough bread bowl for San Francisco, and BBQ pulled pork from Kansas City.  YOU get to enjoy the flavor! At 2pm: Jam to the fun sounds of this great local duo. Warm up by the fire in the Stone Turtle Day Lodge and Cafe with a beverage and a snack, and let the music move you!

Sunday, Feb 11th: Superbowl Foodie Face-Off and Learn to Skate Ski Clinic!
Have you been thinking about trying skate skiing, but aren’t sure how to get into it? Join us for our Learn How to Skate Ski Clinic, which includes a Facilities Pass, and 90 minute group skate ski lesson. Cost for the clinic is $20. Click the event calendar link below to register. For Lunch: It’s a Superbowl Foodie Face-Off! The chefs at the Stone Turtle Cafe will prepare the culinary specialty that represents each Superbowl city: Cioppino (clams, mussels, and fish stew in a tomato base) in a sourdough bread bowl for San Francisco, and BBQ pulled pork from Kansas City.  YOU get to enjoy the flavor!

All the best,
Mariah, Stu, Bob, Lynne, George, Missy, Erin, Alex, Mitch, Krista, Will and the crew

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