Trail Detail
Notes
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.Trail Reports
2021-2022 season
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Thursday, December 30, 2021
Afternoon
posted: 2021-12-30 17:53:25
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Near perfect conditions at Michigan Tech. Fresh snow and fresh grooming made for ideal skiing. We started at the Nara entrance and skied up to the upper trails and then returned. Both upper and lower sections are in excellent condition. 15 degree temp and light winds made it a comfortable day.
(Chip Treen)
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Sunday, December 19, 2021
Morning
posted: 2021-12-19 16:52:33
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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No tracks yet after the warming, but striding was still fun today on upper trails. The Competition trails were a blast for skating.
(Nancy Langston)
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Afternoon
posted: 2021-12-17 15:45:45
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Surprisingly good conditions on the upper trails. The base is firm, and it's not too icy, considering the warm weather and rain we had.
(Nancy Langston)
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Friday, December 17, 2021
Morning
posted: 2021-12-17 11:10:34
Secondhand [ Trails Open: Partial ]
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MTU reports: The grooming crew was out in the storm yesterday and last night removing debris and downed trees from the Upper Trails and Tolkien. Please note that the upper trails are in very poor condition with not much snow and many wind-blown areas with nothing but ice for long stretches. Today the crew is working on bringing the competition and lower trails back to a skiable condition. Extreme caution is advised on all trails due to ice, debris, and fallen trees. Please be aware of crews and grooming equipment while using the trails.
(Christopher Mckim)
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Friday, December 10, 2021
Afternoon
posted: 2021-12-12 08:34:59
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Wonderful skiing and fantastic grooming by the crew at MTU. I skied classic for the first time this season and it could not have been better, unless maybe skied in a bit more. The base is really building up nicely.
(Christopher Mckim)
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Morning
posted: 2021-12-09 12:38:54
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skate skied yesterday morning before the latest round of grooming (8am). Some grooming was underway laying corduroy throughout. Skate deck was soft in spots but overall great coverage. I had on B skis but regretted not having my race skis as the snow pack was adequate. Classic track had been set but needed to be skied in or regroomed after the recent (2") snow. All in all superb skiing. These are the best trails in the region, in large part because of the dedication of the grooming staff.
(Christopher Mckim)
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