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Isabella, MN
29k
Classic Only
No
No
218-830-2457
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These classic single-tracked trails are set in the remote boreal forest of Isabella on Superior National Forest. The trails wind along lakeshores and through spruce/tamarack bogs and old pine, fir, aspen, and birch forests. Skiers can experience a wilderness character on mostly beginner to intermediate loops. Trailhead located at Flathorn Picnic area.
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2019-2020 season
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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Groomed Tuesday Feb 18th. Tracks are in great shape but icy where the sun hit. Back trails are nice based on skier reports yesterday. Plenty of base, but plan to bring your waxless or old snow wax. Fat Bike trails are awesome though as long as daytime temps are in the mid 20s or less. We've got openings and closeout pricing at the NFL for our final weekend so come on up and enjoy the most snow in 20 years!
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(Andy Fisher)
Sunday, February 23, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Enjoyed lots of great skiing on these trails while staying for the weekend at National Forest Lodge. Everything was well-groomed. The thaw created some areas of ice and some areas of wet snow, but overall the conditions held up very well, particularly in the morning. Liquid glide wax was sufficient to prevent clumping.
(Thomas Blackstock)
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Trails well groomed that wind through beautiful pine/birch forested trails. Absolutely gorgeous! Lots of snow.
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(Maureen Rath)
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Fabulous ski! Saw just 4 skiers in 2 1/2 hours. Grooming great in all areas except around Flathorn Lake, where sun, wind and 5+ day old grooming had taken its toll. Big warmup today was just starting as we were leaving. Was in mid 40s as we departed. So may be icy until more snow. Base is great, and appears to be 30 inches plus.
(Kevin Sullivan)
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Afternoon
Observation 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Groomed last Tuesday. Warm weekend will mean icy trail conditions and no grooming until we get more snow. Trails have plenty of base, but plan to bring your waxless or old snow wax. Fat Bike trails should be awesome though when daytime temps are in the mid 20s or less. We've got openings at the National Forest Lodge this weekend and March 6th at Closeout pricing so come on up and do some spring skiing and fat biking!
(Andy Fisher)
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Afternoon
Grooming 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Freshly groomed trails. Tracked about 3 accumulated inches and some drifting on Tuesday. Excellent conditions! We've got openings at the NFL in February/March at Closeout pricing so come on up and enjoy the most snow in 20 years!
(Andy Fisher)
Monday, February 17, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Fantastic morning on the trails at the Superior National Forest Lodge! Tons of snow on the ground and snow falling from the sky. Three days of the most serene and zen skiing one could find. Food! Friends! Hot tub! Sauna and polar plunge! Live music!
(Anthony DeFeo)
Monday, February 17, 2020
Morning
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Softly falling snow adding to the already deep base. Well groomed. All trails open. We skied pretty much all the loops over the 3 day weekend. No tricky or bare spots.
Exceptionally beautiful. Go!
Photos:
(Kristin Hogquist)
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Amazing place to ski. Absolutely beautiful! Skied 38k over 2 days. Classic only. Trails blew in some from strong winds, but most of the trails were protected by the woods.
Photos:
(Robyn Keyport)
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Afternoon
Firsthand: Classic 
[ Trails Open: All, Good skis ]
Lots of snow on the ground and still coming down. Beautiful snow laden tree trails that are well groomed.
Photos:
(Jan Gustafson)

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