Skifire Update on Tierra del Fuego
June 27, 2008
Matt Muir gets an update from Pablo Valcheff, operator of www.ushuaiaski.com. They've had snow since mid-May and are preparing for the upcoming Tierra del Fuego Nordic Ski Festival.

Pincushion Damage, Skiing in Montana
June 23, 2008
A couple of new reports: Extensive damage from the recent flooding at Pincushion and still skiing out in Montana.

Lake Rebecca Trail Closings
June 20, 2008
Lake Rebecca Regional Park up by Rockford, MN, will close most of their trails this summer as the park undergoes some major upgrades.

Skiing!
May 27, 2008
While spring is nearly in full swing locally, the southern hemisphere ski season is off to a great start in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, and folks are making plans for July skiing. Closer to home, there is still some snow out in the Rockies.

Birkie Trail Work Day to Celebrate National Trails Day
May 23, 2008
In honor of National Trails Day, the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation will host a Birkie Trail workday on Saturday, June 7, 2008. Volunteers are needed to help remove small trees, rocks, and roots, from segments of the Birkie Classic Trail.

Birkie Trail Work Day - June 7
May 13, 2008
Celebrate National Trails Day on June 7th by helping build the final segment of the Birkie Classic Trail. Volunteers are needed.

ABR Season Pass Sale
April 6, 2008
Tuesday, April 8th, is the last day to purchase your ABR ski pass and avoid the coming price hike. The early ski pass sales will help fund summer trail development.

ABR Spring Party
March 31, 2008
Ken Hazel provides a recap on the ABR Spring Party with results and photographic evidence from a number of events, including the Estonian wife carrying contest.

Three Rivers Trail Upgrades
March 29, 2008
Three Rivers Park District will be doing a a minor reroute at Hyland this spring and major trail reconstruction at Lake Rebecca this summer.

Tour DuLuth Numbers
March 14, 2008
Over 100 skiers participated in the 2008 Tour DuLuth, the Duluth XC Ski Club’s 4th Annual celebration of the local trail systems, held last Saturday.

Hyland Snowmaking Project Update
March 13, 2008
Plans for cross-country snowmaking operations at Hyland Lake Park in Bloomington are making progress with a recent open house. Skiers are encouraged to cast their opinions.

Tour DuLuth
March 3, 2008
The Duluth XC Ski Club is hosting their annual Tour DuLuth, this Saturday, March 8th. The event is a low-key tour of most of the ski trails in the Duluth area, all on a single day, and wraps up with a potluck dinner.

Lake Vermilion State Park Proposal
February 29, 2008
As part of the proposal for a new Lake Vermilion State Park, the DNR advisory task force is recommending a top-notch cross-country ski venue and trails.

Hyland Snowmaking Open House
February 29, 2008
Three Rivers Park District and the City of Bloomington will hold an open house on Wednesday, March 5th regarding the proposed expansion of cross-country ski facilities at Hyland Lake Park Reserve. The expansion could include additional lighted trails and snowmaking capabilities.

Weekend Candlelight Ski Events
February 11, 2008
A few candlelight ski events on tap for the weekend:
- Feb 16 Sugarbush Candlelight Ski and Snowshoe
- Feb 16 Spidahl SkiGaard Candlelight Ski
- Feb 16 Sand Dunes State Forest Candlelight Ski
- Feb 16 Anoka-Ramsey Community College-Cambridge Campus/Cambridge City Parks
And links to more listings for Wisconsin and Minnesota.