Nordic Ski Blog

The Cross Country Ski areas that comprise the Great Lakes Nordic Ski Council are committed to providing you with the finest and most diversified groomed cross-country skiing trails, plus service at a level that we’re sure will meet your expectations. There will always be good cross country skiing somewhere among our member facilities, and all our members will make sure you’re accurately informed about the latest cross country trail conditions.

For Complete Information Please Visit the Great Lakes Nordic Ski Council Website

We promise to do our best to produce the best cross country trail and ski conditions we can. When Mother Nature has Winter keep her snowy promise, so will we.

SNOW IS IN THE FORECAST!!!!!!
This weekend the weather looks to be messy with rain and early snow. This is the BEST time of the season to get outside get yourself in condition by SKI WALKING on the finest cross country skiing trail system in the US!!! see the SKI WALKING LINK ON OUR LINKS PAGE!!!!!

Come north for the weekend and please call the resort of your choice to make sure of the conditions because they will be changing continuously over the next few days. Aside from MOTHER NATURE KEEPING HER PROMISE and bringing us natural snowfall.

STAY TUNED TO WINTER 2006/7

ANOTHER GREAT SEASON 2006/7
Get ouside this winter and see things that you may have missed. After a day or a week in the office a cross country ski loop through the back country with the birds and maybe even a Bald Eagle, will do wonders for you. Fresh air and freedom; give yourself a much brighter outlook. All of the resorts in the Great Lakes Nordic Ski Council will help you to get there. Contact any one of them for immediate help and information. Get out with the family and CROSS COUNTRY SKI.

EVENTS WINTER 2006/7
PLEASE CHECK WITH EACH RESORT’S EVENTS PAGE TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE HOSTING THESE EVENTS.

MICHIGAN CUP 2006/2007
Please go to our LINKS
page and click on Michigan
Cup for this year’s schedule.

CHARTER BUSINESS WINTER TRAIL DAY
Jan. 7, 2007 all resorts.
Kids on Snow- FREE LESSONS and Trail Pass.

CHARTER BUSINESS SILVER STREAK WEEK WITH SKI WALKING (55 PLUS)
Jan.8-12, 2007
All Resorts

CHARTER BUSINESS TAKE YOUR KIDS TO THE
TRAILS
Jan. 22-26, 2007
All Resorts
2 for 1 Trail Pass Program

THE NOQUEMANON SKI MARATHON
Jan. 27, 2007

WHIE PINE STAMPEDE
Feb. 3, 2007 Shanty Creek

WOMEN’S WINTER TOUR
Feb. 4, 2007

VASA
Feb. 10, 2007

Grand Traverse Classic
Feb. 11, 2007

THE CRYSTAL HIGHLANDER
Feb. 18, 2007 Crystal Mountain

CHARTER BUSINESS WINTER FEAST ADVENTURE DAY
Feb. 24/25, 2007
All Resorts

MUFFIN RACE FOR JUNIORS
Feb. 24-26, 2007 X C Ski Headquarters

GARLAND GALS GETAWAY
Mar. 3-4, 2007

Windy Lake Lodge Cross-Country Ski Trails

Our trails are freshly brushed out in the fall and then groomed to perfection with our hand-crafted drag groomer. The trails range from flat and gently rolling to quite hilly, excellent for the novice or expert. Trail distances range from a 5 km trail to a 25 km trail with a lunch cabin half way around. Don’t forget to bring your camera! You can also bushwhack ski into the pristine wilderness that few others ever see!

Try Snowshoeing!

If you don’t have snowshoes of your own, we have loaner shoes that you can use. On snowshoes you can hike to the base of huge majestic ice falls to several mountain top lookouts or explore miles of exquisite beauty in the unbroken snow.

Try Ice Fishing! (Month of March Only)

Yes, even the inexperienced can enjoy the thrill of catching a fresh trout. Our cook will prepare your catch as a side dish with your next meal. We’ll have all the fishing equipment you need, so plan to take time out for this bit of fun.

Accommodations - Your Home in the Wilderness
You will enjoy the comfort of our cozy warm cabins. Cabins are equipped for housekeeping should you want to bring your own food and do your own cooking. We provide all the clean bedding and towels you need. Our centrally located washroom building with sauna and shower will help you relax after a full day of skiing.

Meals
You’ll come back for seconds once you’ve tried our tasty home cooking. In the spacious dining room, the meals are served family style, so have as much as you wish. The menu will vary during the course of your stay. You can put in special requests in advance. Suppers are followed by dessert for those with a sweet tooth. A hot lunch will be ready for you the day you arrive, and a bagged lunch will be prepared for your train trip home.

Music Anyone?
Bring your musical instruments. We often gather around the piano and share homemade music. Games or just friendly chat will often fill the quiet evenings.

To Visit The Windy Lake Lodge Website — Click Here!!!