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Michigan Tech University Ski Trails
Houghton, MI
34km
Skating/Classic
Yes
No
1 Main 1 Nara
906-487-2578
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Long downhills, gathering speed and sharp turns at the bottom are distinctive of the trails you will find here. 34k of groomed trails, 24k of skate trails, 7k lighted trails in the evening until 9pm. Trails are groomed daily to manage the 200"+ of annual snowfall. Heated chalets at the Main Trailhead and Nara Trailhead.
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2017-2018 season
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Reports 1 to 10 of 11    Month: May | Mar | Jan | Dec | Nov
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Bare ground ]
We skied the upper and lower trails today. We walked about as much as we skied. There were lots of bare spots and the snow was very dirty. If you're up for an adventure, don't mind hiking, and are able to jump little streams. It's still very worth getting out there.
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(Bonnie Weiskopf)
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Most, Rock skis ]
Still skiing in May at the Tech trails. 62 degrees this morning! Thanks to the groomers for a great season.
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(Kate Schaaf)
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
No grooming yet as of this morning, but sign said to expect grooming this evening. Makes sense ahead of things freezing up tonight. Tomorrow morning should be hard and fast.
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(Mitchell Campbell)
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We arrived at the Nature Center at around 10:30 with temperatures in the teens. The trails were freshly groomed; we were the first ones out. The tracks and skate lane were on the hard side (fast), flurries helped to soften the tracks a little. Another fun outing in the UP. Still plenty of snow up here if the temperatures hold.
(Jan Axelson)
Monday, March 12, 2018
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We skied blue and green trails on the west end. Recently groomed, lightly used as of late afternoon, tracks were firm, icy only in a few spots that had seen sun.
(Jan Axelson)
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Wow! What a wonderful place. Super wide and fantastically groomed terrain. There was not a wobble in the track set. What quality, Great job.
(Larry Heathman)
Friday, December 22, 2017
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Classic skied this morning. Outstanding conditions. Tracks are firm and deep with plenty of base. Skating lane looks firm and fast too. Swix blue kick wax worked well at 23 degree temps. A marvelous trail system with a nice mix of flats and hills. The Huskies have it groomed to perfection. Thanks guys.
(Greg Konieczny)
Friday, December 8, 2017
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
With 18" of snow the last three days, plenty of base. Skiing was a bit soft today as the groomers continue to pack the new snow. Tracks set on some loops. Very good conditions.
(Dean Woodbeck)
Wednesday, December 6, 2017
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Partial, B skis ]
Some bare spots were present with the blowing wind, and some trails weren't yet groomed, and a few trails had a surprising amount of snow even though they had been groomed. That said, the skating was great! The snow was sweet, the trails were fast, and it sure is nice to be back on snow after 10 days without. Thanks, Tech groomers!
(Nancy Langston)
Monday, November 27, 2017
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: Most, Rock skis ]
Very icy but almost completely covered. I found several partial trails still had okay skiing with intermittent ice patches. It will be warm tomorrow and I'm going to try to get out again. No classic tracks, just a few spots where skating is still possible.
(Joe Iverson)

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