In 1983, Jim Coors and his wife, Ann Pollock, completed their very first American Birkebeiner ski marathon. The couple thought it would be their last. But they continue racing in their 70s. Photo courtesy of Jim Coors Wisconsin septuagenarians conquer the American Birkebeiner More than 170 to race in ‘Wave 70’ for skiers aged 70 and …
Ariens Nordic Center Took the long drive up to Ariens Nordic Center to find an absolutely pristine groomed trails. Definitely worth the trip as I skied 30km on the 4 k loops in prep for the Birkie. 18F sunny, calm winds-a skier heaven. Plus was the only one on the course for the first hour. …
Mostly good over the manmade trail. Many places are becoming chocolate slushy and will get worse or open as we become victim to warmer weather. Was getting quite soft by noon. Advise early morning skiing. Tracks are good except for sections of Upper Field and uphill parallel and south of the parking lot powerlines. Klister …
Tried east side-tree management- logging/-large ruts from trucks in otherwise nice snow pack- Field shoddy with patches of snow- Your. Elver reporter signing off. ???temorarily?
Elver elves. Only few days left Pick your way on classics (no wax)West way to soccer fields Ski -still90% coverage .Even short hill at end into woods!
Groomed 3.2k yesterday- i would say Good golf course skating conditions – but the base is thin and probably day to day. Offers a continuous 3 k loop for Korte/Birkie skiers. Will try to update daily.
Correction: lots of bare spots and tracks with lots of foot traffic
Several bare spots, lots of traffic on tracks
Deck is in very good shape. Just some dirty spots that are easy to see and avoid. Tracks look good except for the north end of Upper Field. Was softening up and getting a bit sugary in spots as I was finishing at about noon. Early- to mid-morning ski sessions are the word for the …
The trails on the north and east side of the mound are thinning, but are still holding snow well. Other trails are getting very sketchy. There is a growing area of ice and slush on John Minix at the bottom of the hill after the sharp left, so take care. Technically not groomed since Jan. …