Upper Gunflint Trail, February 12, 2025 (Credit: John Fredrikson)
Gamehaven Park, January 5, 2025 (Credit: Jim Bennett)
Blueberry Ridge Trail, January 31, 2025 (Credit: Tom Rulseh)

Avoiding the Crowds

December 20, 2011
While most Twin Cities ski trails will be crowded this season, we offer some general tips on how to avoiding dense populations.

Cross-Country Ski Rentals

January 11, 2010
Looking for cross-country ski rentals? We've put together a collection of links, both in the Twin Cities and around the region.

Trail/Park Fees

December 8, 2005
A rough breakdown on passes/fees you'll need for skiing at parks and trail systems in the upper Midwest.

Under the Lights

December 1, 2000
A review of some of the lighted ski trails in the area.

ABR Trails: Early Snow Loop Prep

October 31, 2025
ABR Ski Trails is announcing an Early Snow Loop: a new 7.5K route engineered to open the cross-country ski season on natural snow faster than ever before. They're leveling, clearing, and seeding this trail to ski on the absolute minimum amount of snow.

2025-26 Winter Forecasted to be a Snowy Season for the Midwest

October 6, 2025
With a cold spell setting in across the Midwest, winter no longer feels far off. AccuWeather recently published a report on their long range forecast for the region, and their predictions have us thinking snow with several strong storms suggested for the season.