Central Gunflint Ski Trail Conditions on 12-23-15
New Snow Last 24 hours: 0.0”
New Snow Last 7 days: 15.0”
Trail Base, Staked: Average 4 inches
Snow in Woods, Staked: Average 7 – 10 inches
Groomed with classic tracks: ~28 k
Surface Conditions: Fresh packed snow
Last grooming day: 12-22-15
Total snowfall since Nov. 1: 28.33”
Comments: As many may know, with the recent snowstorm 1 week ago, we received 15 inches of snow across 3 days. The weight from the snow has caused many trees and bushes to infringe, and in numerous locations, completely block the ski trails. Work in clearing these trails for grooming has been much more time consuming that originally anticipated, however, Bearskin and Golden Eagle have made good progress this week and are happy to add several more trails to the “Is Now Open!” category. What we have been able to groom has groomed up very well, offering a nice firm base and solid classic track for some great skiing!
Trails that are groomed and tracked are: Summer Home Road, Campground Loop, lower Beaver Dam, Ox Cart, Bear Cub, Red Pines, Wolf Point, Cabin Loop, portions of Logging Camp, and west end of Deer Mouse. A few other trails have been cleared, but not yet groomed; these are packed only.
Important note: Due to open water on Flour Lake and questionable ice on Aspen Lake, the North-South link trail is closed north of Summer Home Road.
Since we are out there working and clearing trees every day, this list of groomed trails updates frequently. For the most up to date grooming information, please contact Golden Eagle Lodge (1-800-346-2203). Central Gunflint Ski Pass required.
Snow Totals
November Total 2015 – 5.25 inches
December
Dec 1 – Dec 5: 2.55 inches
Dec 6 – Dec 12: 0.75 inches
Dec 13: 1.78 inches
Dec 14: 3.0 inches
Dec 16: 12.0 inches
Dec 17: 1.5 inches
Dec 18: 1.5 inches
December Total 2015 – 23.08 inches
Total Snowfall 2015-2016 – 28.33 inches