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24 01, 2023

Snow, Snow! Winter Trails Open

2023-01-24T09:57:10-05:00January 24th, 2023|Highlights, News|

While January was looking pretty dreary snow-wise, this past week has delivered some nice conditions to begin laying down a real base for our ski and snowshoe trails, and the forecast looks encouraging for it to stay that way!  According to staff member Charles Hill who in charge of trail grooming: We have finally gotten enough snow to groom our trails! Although there are some trails that need more snow to be able to groom, these include Leadership East, Tripp Hill Connector, Up, Up, And away, Tamarack, Olympic and Shed trail. [Read More...]

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22 12, 2021

Winter is Here!

2021-12-22T11:37:15-05:00December 22nd, 2021|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Snow cover is still thin around the region, but there is plenty to explore. At our three nordic hubs, we've begun to pack in the base with the snowmobile and roller, but will need more snow to commence full grooming operations. You can stay tuned to conditions via Trail Hub, or on our website. Email ski@northwoodscenter.org for more information. Visiting NorthWoods?  Please wear skis or snowshoes. We are not offering equipment rentals this year, except for group reservations. The NorthWoods Lodge is closed over the Holiday Season, but as always, the trails are [Read More...]

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6 01, 2021

Winter Trails Update: January 2021

2021-01-06T15:46:58-05:00January 6th, 2021|Highlights, News|

NorthWoods and Willoughby State Forest received about 8 inches of beautiful snow on 1/2/21. However, there was no base prior to this snow. With the exception of some closed trails at both locations, trails are open to the public. Please ski with caution as early season hazards exist, and use snowshoes to prevent postholes in our early season snowpack. For future updates throughout the ski season, please use Trail Hub for updates on grooming, trail closures, and conditions. Please check TrailHub before calling — phone calls may not be returned promptly [Read More...]

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6 01, 2020

Campus & Westmore Trails Open for Season

2020-07-14T13:53:40-04:00January 6th, 2020|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

The cross-country ski season has been a bit slower to start than usual at our campus in East Charleston, with low snowfall and warm temperatures, but as of January 5th, our on-site trails are groomed and ready for visitors! As the season progresses, make sure to bookmark and check our Trails page to keep up to date on the latest trail conditions on our campus at at the neighboring Willoughby State Forest which we groom. Enjoying the trails? Tag us on Facebook or Instagram with your latest ski and snowshoe photos. [Read More...]

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12 02, 2019

Valentine’s Day Raffle

2019-02-12T14:53:21-05:00February 12th, 2019|Highlights, News|

Bringing your honey to our Valentine's Day Candlelit Snowshoe? Put your name in the hat for a chance to win a free stay in our woodland bunkhouse (plus a bottle of champagne!) - redeemable for any available night in 2019! Invite your friends (sleeps 16), or just book for two. Book in the summer to enjoy day hikes on campus or beautiful local trails. Pack your canoe to take advantage of nearby access to the Clyde River, or your bikes to plan a weekend at Kingdom Trails. Book in the winter for [Read More...]

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17 12, 2018

Ask Oberon: Block of Ice

2018-12-17T09:07:23-05:00December 17th, 2018|Ask Oberon, Highlights, News|

Dear Oberon, I have been getting sweaty when I go cross country skiing, and then when I stop to rest, I get very cold. What can I do to have a better cross country ski experience? Sincerely, Block of Ice ---- Dear Block of Ice, My answer to freezing cold weather has always been to grow a thicker layer of feathers! I might have an easier time of this than you since I am an owl and you are ostensibly a human. I have also never sweat, not having the glands [Read More...]

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29 03, 2018

Grooming Season Comes to a Close

2018-03-29T13:05:10-04:00March 29th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

With the end of the 2018 ski season fast approaching, trail grooming has been suspended for the Willoughby State Forest and NorthWoods Stewardship Center trails. Thank you so much for your support this season and a special thanks to the NEKBC for bringing a new user group to the Willoughby State Forest trail system. Trails will remain open until mud season begins, so enjoy the last of the skiing while you can! If you have enjoyed the use of these trails this season, please consider making a donation to support their [Read More...]

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21 03, 2018

Ski Trail Reports Move to TrailHub

2018-03-21T11:48:21-04:00March 21st, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

You spoke, we heard you! The email and Facebook trail report updates just weren't cutting it, so we've updated our system to use the slick graphics and easy entry system of TrailHub - used by many other trail systems in the region. Now you'll find the latest trail conditions straight from the groomer's still-chilly hands! If you aren't a TrailHub member, you can view the latest updates by favoriting this page: ski.northwoodscenter.org where you will see trail conditions for both the NorthWoods and Willoughby State Forest trail systems. Although the end of [Read More...]

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16 03, 2018

March 16th Trails Update

2018-03-16T19:08:38-04:00March 16th, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Things are looking super on the ski trails after this recent storm (which buried our 'thin cover' signs!)!  All NorthWoods ski trails are groomed, (not track set) on packed powder. Willoughby State Forest was groomed today (3/16) with 3 plus inches of fresh powder. The cold this weekend means the conditions are beautiful and it shouldn't get sticky. Great time to head out for a St. Patrick's Day ski! Enjoy your weekend! View the full trail maps and purchase a trail pass here: https://goo.gl/ydHRyx    

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2 03, 2018

March 2nd Trails Update

2018-03-02T17:38:35-05:00March 2nd, 2018|Highlights, News, Trail Reports|

Willoughby State Forest Weekly Trails Update All the trails have been groomed as of 2/28/2018, which include the Little Loop, Middle Loop, Bartlett Loop, the Connector trail, the CCC road and the Bartlett Mountain rd. Tracks are set on Middle loop along with the two roads. As of Wednesday the trails were in wonderful shape. Even with the warm temperatures there is still a lot of snow left on the groomed trails. SNOW REPORT: Willoughby State Forest Nordic Trails Conditions: Packed powder where groomed. PLEASE SKI SAFELY! AND HAVE FUN! [Read More...]

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