Cross-Country Ski Trail Conditions on the Gunflint Trail

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Trail Conditions Update - * 3/29/2023: Grooming has ceased. Trails remain open for "as is" skiing. Entry and ski passes available at Bearskin Lodge only. 

• Date: 3/23/2023
• Trail Base: Average 12" 14"
• Snowfall Last 24 Hours: 4.5
• Snowfall Last 7 Days: 14.5
• Average Depth off the Trail: Average 18" - 24"
• Surface Conditions: Crispy morning snow, softer by afternoon
• Trail Conditions Update/Notes 3/23/23: All trails were groomed again last night and this morning. There’s a ton of snow out there yet but warmer weather is now on the way. Great conditions and skiing yet, especially in the morning. Golden Eagle Lodge Trails will be open until the 27th of March.(Zach Baumann, Golden Eagle Lodge, Campground & Nordic Ski Center)

  For the most up to date grooming information, and to purchase a Central Gunflint Ski Pass, please contact Golden Eagle Lodge (218-388-2203) or Bearskin Lodge (218-388-2292). 

• Firsthand Trail Reports, from SkinnySki.com: 3/25/2023: At Bearskin I skied Summer Home and part of Beaver Dam. At 40F and sunny the snow was pretty nice, between soft and crusty. Trails well groomed with minimal ice and no debris. (Cory Quirk)

• Firsthand Trail Reports, from SkinnySki.com: 3/24/2023: Beautiful conditions on the Old Logging Camp Trail out of Golden Eagle Lodge. Skied waxless classic. The track was in very good condition, especially this late in the season. Sections with greater sun exposure were a little sticky at times, and shaded sections had a bit of a glaze, but it was beautiful and very enjoyable. Very little debris anywhere in the system. Excellent grooming. Hopefully others will come out and enjoy the last weekend of groomed skiing here. (Kris Backlund)

Trail Conditions Update: 3/29/2023: *Gunflint Lodge reports that skiing and grooming of the Upper Gunflint Ski Trail System continues. Trails are open and skiable. 

• Date: 3/16/2023
• Trail Base: 15"- 18"
• Snowfall Last 24 Hours: 3" - 5"
• Snowfall Last 7 Days: 7" - 9""
• Average Depth off the Trail: 24" - 36"
• Trail Conditions Update/Notes: 3/16/2023: So.Much.Snow! We're excited to be able to keep all our trails in good condition just a bit longer!  With this previous snowfall our groomer was able to go reset the whole system and get a good set of tracks laid down on everything.  With more snow coming in the forecast the next couple of days, we will plan on getting out and fixing things up as soon as we can.  Weather for early next week is looking to be warming up, just perfect for some awesome spring skiing.  Daylight savings has extended our daylight and ability to access the trails later in the day!  Don't let this snow get you down, transition is in the air!  Get out and see the changes for yourself!
• Visit Gunflint Lodge & Outfitters or Gunflint Pines Resort & Campground to purchase your Upper Gunflint Ski Trail pass! Proceeds support the upkeep and grooming of the trail system. 
• Firsthand Trail Reports, from SkinnySki.com: 2/13/2023: Spent Thursday-Monday at Gunflint Pines Resort on Upper Gunflint system. Conditions were great despite the fact that the snow was relatively old. Scenery was beautiful, obviously.

A note to skiers, a new addition to Gunflint Lodge this year is a pair of driving horses, Hannah and Heather. They begin their sleigh rides on Little Pine trail.  If you see them, please give them space and move to the side of the trail while they pass.

Trail Conditions Update

• Date: 2/24/2022
• Packed Trail Base: 22"
• Snowfall Last 24 Hours: 0"
• Snowfall Last 7 Days: 4" - 6" 
• Average Depth off the Trail: 36+"
• Trail Conditions Update/Notes: 2/24/2023: The entire Banadad Trail, all 27km, was groomed today.  Excellent conditions with a fresh 4-6 inches of snow received this week, perfect for setting a new track on top.  Brushing was done while grooming. Currently we have 3-5 feet of snow in the woods on a 22" base. Great work grooming Austin!! (note East End spur trails still awaiting grooming; will keep you posted) (Andy Jenks, Banadad Trail Association)
• Firsthand Trail Reports, from SkinnySki.com: 3/3/2023: One loop (Lace Lake) on the east end has been tracked (classical) Thursday. Still needs to be rolled and leveled. But tracks are skiable. Not sure about the main Banadad or the Tall Pines. (Barbara Young)
• Firsthand Trail Reports, from SkinnySki.com: 2/25/2023: Awesome conditions on the Banadad trail. Skied from east trailhead to west and there was a great track all the way through! (Anna Moon)