2km of fun awaits you!

The snow doctoring team has completed the entire snow-spreading operation on the Trapper’s Cabin Loop. This ~2km trail now is completely covered with a solid base of man-made snow. It was snow combed this morning, and is in great condition for classic and skating, as is the practice area. Come demo a pair of skate or classic skis for free, and see what new equipment can do for your skiing! All the rest of the trails are open but have fair to poor conditions.

THIS WEEKEND: Plan on the Trapper’s Cabin trail and the practice area being in good shape for skiing, with a strong base of man-made snow. LOTS of fun events planned for the weekend as well, be sure to check out live music, a NEW exciting food special, a free ski lesson, and a learn to skate ski clinic! *With rain in the forecast Thursday night, we will likely close the trails on Friday to preserve the base.

Today’s Forecast: Partly cloudy this morning, then becoming cloudy during the afternoon. High 47F. Winds light and variable.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

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!

Friday, Feb 16th: Winterfest Weekend Kick-Off!
For only $5, visitors to the Higgins Lake/Roscommon area can purchase a Winter Fest badge and enjoy a weekend full of fun events, including a day of cross country skiing or snowshoeing at XC Ski HQ. The badge gets you an XC Ski HQ facilities pass for the day, plus complimentary hot cocoa and bonfire at Trapper’s Cabin from 3:30-5:30. View the complete Winter Fest schedule on the Roscommon/Higgins Lake Chamber Website.

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

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