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Calumet, MI
30K
Skating/Classic
Yes
No
1 Chalet 1 M203
906-337-1170
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Beginner to expert trails. Up, down, turns, mixed stands of forest and clearings provide an exciting terrain for the skier. The flow of the trail is Swedetown's specialty. The trails are groomed daily for skating and striding. 4 km of trails lighted until 8 p.m. Host to the annual Great Bear Chase in March.
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2020-2021 season
Reports 38 to 47 of 52    Month: Apr | Mar | Feb | Jan | Dec
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
A little bit goes a long way! New snow means that all trails are dragged and tracked; conditions will be a little soft until the new snow sets up, but skiers should find the trails greatly improved after the recent snow drought. The Snow Bike Trails have been packed as well, but will be somewhat soft until the snow has a change to firm up. Low PSI is recommended to ensure no damage to the trails. Grooming completed at 10:00 am.
(Tom Wright)
Monday, January 18, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
All trails dragged and the classic tracks are holding up well. Grooming completed at 10:00 pm on Sunday evening. With just a little bit of new snow and colder temperatures, the trails at Swedetown are looking pretty good! All trails were dragged, including the Multiuse (Dog) Loops and Snow Bike Trails. The classic tracks and skate lanes have set up well following the higher temperatures at the end of last week, and skiers can expect to find conditions firm and fast!
(Brad Barnett)
Monday, January 18, 2021
Afternoon
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Swedetown has been great this entire weird season. We skated 15.5 k today and the trails were fast and lovely. A few sticks on Papa Bear but easy to avoid. Ed’s was super.
(Nancy Langston)
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Swedetown - With just a little bit of new snow and colder temperatures, the trails at Swedetown are looking pretty good! All trails were dragged, including the Multiuse (Dog) Loops and Snow Bike Trails. The classic tracks and skate lanes have set up well following the higher temperatures at the end of last week, and skiers can expect to find conditions firm and fast! Grooming completed at 8:30 am. .
(Tom Wright)
Friday, January 15, 2021
Night
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
Due to unusually warm mid-winter temperatures as well as a deficit of snow this season, grooming has been suspended temporarily at Swedetown. The classic tracks were reset on Friday night; the skate lanes were left untouched due to warm, wet snow. However, the skate lanes are in overall good condition. All skiers are asked to be aware of inadvertent damage to the trails: if you are leaving large gouges and ruts, please wait until temperatures drop and the trails will not be damaged. Best skiing will be early in the morning when the snow is cold: skate deck should be fast, and the tracks will be firm and fast as well.
(Tom Wright)
Friday, January 15, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: Most, B skis ]
Due to warm temperatures, minimal grooming was done. Len’s, Tiger Loop, Valley, Pine Ridge, Greenstone and the Tree Loops (Cedar, Birch, Tamarack) were dragged. Skiers can expect to find soft conditions but the trails are still in good shape. Please exercise caution–there are some thin spots, especially on Powderhouse and Papa Bear, and if the snowpack is too soft leading to large ruts and gouges, please wait until conditions improve. Grooming completed at 8:30 am.
(Brad Barnett)
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
All trails were dragged and new classic tracks set. Trails are in good shape, but expect to find a few thin spots, especially on Papa Bear. The Snow Bike Trails are holding up well, but be cautious of soft conditions when the temperature rises. Grooming completed at 9:30 am.
(Brad Barnett)
Monday, January 4, 2021
Morning
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, B skis ]
The skate lanes were dragged and the classic tracks are holding up well. The Multi-use (Dog) Loops were dragged as well. The Snow Bike Trails are firming up nicely and are very good, but please remember to drop your tire pressure if you’re sinking in too much. Grooming completed at 10:30 am.
(Brad Barnett)
Friday, January 1, 2021
Morning
Secondhand 
[ Trails Open: All ]
All trails tracked and dragged, expect to find good to very good conditions throughout the system. The Multi-use (Dog) Loops are open for all to enjoy. The Snow Bike Trails are rideable, firming up nicely but may be a bit soft or fragile in places. Please ride at low pressure (5 psi or less) to help protect the trails. Grooming completed at 11:00 am.
(Brad Barnett)
Friday, January 1, 2021
Morning
Firsthand: Freestyle 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
We skated all of the trails 1-2 times except the Bears. I love the new layout of the Powderhouse (photo) And Pine Ridge. Swedetown trails and grooming just keeping getting better. Signage so clear throughout the system too. Skate deck was firmer on the main arteries than the outer loops but groomers did an awesome job. It’s a great problem to get so much snow :).
Photos:
(Kevin Ousdigian)

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