Avoiding the CrowdsDecember 20, 2011While most Twin Cities ski trails will be crowded this season, we offer some general tips on how to avoiding dense populations. Cross-Country Ski RentalsJanuary 11, 2010Looking for cross-country ski rentals? We've put together a collection of links, both in the Twin Cities and around the region. Trail/Park FeesDecember 8, 2005A rough breakdown on passes/fees you'll need for skiing at parks and trail systems in the upper Midwest. |
Survey Input Sought on Telemark Development
December 1, 2020The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation is requesting input from the community on plans for the Telemark Lodge property. Please fill out their short survey before the Dec 14th deadline.
ABR Expansion, Covid Plans
November 25, 2020ABR has again expanded their trail system, and added further amenities such as an electric car charging port. They've also developed an extensive plan for safe operations in the pandemic.
Trail/Park Fee Updates
November 5, 2020We've updated our annual guide on Midwest trail/park fees for cross-country skiing. Important changes this year: Washington County has instituted their own trail pass, Carver County has dropped their vehicle permit fees. Purchase your trail pass/permits to help support the trails you ski!
October Snow Musings
October 30, 2020Mark Lahtinen shares some numbers of the impact of snowmaking on the ski season, as well as how October snowfall reflect on the overall season historically.
Loppet: Snowmaking Loop open at the Trailhead
October 28, 2020With the unusually cold October weather, The Loppet Foundation opened a small snowmaking loop on Wednesday. Trail passes are now on sale!
Minnesota Bonding Bill Passes With Battle Creek Funding
October 16, 2020A record $1.9 billion bonding bill has passed the Minnesota legislature which includes $1.8 million in funding for development of Battle Creek Winter Recreation area. The bill text describes a maintenance building and commemorative marker for Olympian Jessie Diggins. Ramsey County states "the project is for snowmaking on a 2.5km loop and a sledding hill, and the accompanying support infrastructure" but further funding will be needed to complete the project. Watch for more details.
Grand Avenue Snowmaking Operations Endangered
September 27, 2020Duluth XC (DXC) has sent out notice that Grand Avenue Nordic Center snowmaking operations may be shutdown if Spirit Mountain does not receive financial support from the City of Duluth. DXC is asking area skiers to voice their support for continued operations by contacting Duluth city council members before their critical vote on Monday evening, Sept 28th.
ABR Announces Winter Plans
August 23, 2020ABR is making plans for operations this winter to ensure a safe skiing experience for everyone.
Birkie Seeks Grant in Next Phase of Telemark
June 29, 2020The town of Cable and the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation have teamed up to seek an Idle Site Grant from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation to assist in the costs for the removal of the shuttered Telemark Resort, leading hopefully to the foundation purchase of the Telemark property later this fall.