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Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Some of winter's best skiing is now

Winter weather continues to create wonderful conditions for skiers and snowboarders statewide, and the weekend will be no exception.
XC = Cross country conditions available. Snow base is listed in inches.
NORTHEAST/CENTRAL:
Snowsnake, Harrison: 10 runs (100 percent); two lifts; up to 30 inches base; machine groomed/powder
Open daily 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Treetops Resort, Gaylord: 23 runs; five lifts; up to 46 inches base;
machine groomed

(Photo: Michigan Technological University)

EAST/CENTRAL:
Apple Mountain, Freeland: 12 runs; five lifts; 16 to 36 inches base; groomed/packed powder Terrain park open
NORTHWEST:
Shanty Creek, Bellaire: 37 runs; five lifts; 20-48 inches base; packed powder
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
XC: 21 km tilled and track set, machine groomed
President’s week activities through Saturday
Boyne Highlands, Harbor Springs: 55 runs; seven lifts; up to 60 inches base; groomed/packed powder
XC: 35 km open, 35 km track set
Terrain and half-pipe open
Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls: 51 runs, eight lifts; up to 55 inches base; groomed/packed powder
XC: 25 km, 20 km track set
Terrain and super pipe open


Crystal Mountain, Thompsonville: 45 runs (100 percent); seven lifts; up to 72 inches base;packed powder
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
XC-40km - groomed 8 inches base new snow
Half-pipe and terrain park open


Photo: Caberfae Peaks

Nub’s Nob, Harbor Springs: 53 runs; six lifts; up to 80 inches base; machine groomed
Terrain Park open-13 rails
XC: 28 km (100 percent) packed and tracked
Caberfae Peaks, Cadillac: 34 runs; five lifts; up to 76 inches base; packed powder
The Homestead, Glen Arbor: n/a n/a 12-20 inches base; groomed
Open Friday through Sunday
XC Ski Headquarters, Roscommon: Four inches of new snow overnight Wednesday; all trails have set tracks and snow combed trails. Conditions are excellent.

WEST/CENTRAL:
Cannonsburg Ski Area, Cannonsburg
: 14 runs (100 percent); up to 80 inches base; groomed/hard packed
Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
3 inches of new snow
Pando Winter Sports Park, Rockford: All runs, lifts as needed; 36 to 48 inches base

SOUTHWEST:
Bittersweet Ski Resort, Otsego:
20 runs; nine lifts; up to 40 inches base; groomed/packed powder
Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Swiss Valley Ski Area, Jones: 11 runs; lifts as needed; up to 46 inches base
Open 4 to 10 p.m.; 2-4 inches new snow
Timber Ridge Ski Area, Gobles: 15 runs; All lifts; up to 48 inches base; groomed
Open 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tube runs and terrain park open
Three inches of new snow

SOUTHEAST:
Mt. Holly, Holly: 18 runs (100 percent);11 lfits; up to 52 inches base; groomed/packed
Open 10 a.m. -10 p.m.
Pine Knob, Clarkston: 17 runs; 11 lifts; up to 60 inches base; groomed
Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Mt. Brighton, Brighton: 18 runs; eight lifts; up to 36 inches base; groomed/packed powder
Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. half-pipe and terrain park open
Alpine Valley, White Lake; 16 runs eight lifts; up to 43 inches base; groomed/hard packed
Open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

UPPER PENINSULA:
Ski Brule, Iron River: 17 runs (100 percent); five lifts; 45-78 inches base; machine groomed
XC-100 percent open
Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Marquette Mountain, Marquette: 25 runs; three lifts; 25-45 inches base; machine groomed Fun Park open
8 inches new snow
Open 4 to 9:30 p.m.
Indianhead Mountain, Wakefield: 29 runs (100 percent); seven lifts; up to 60 inches base; groomed/packed
Half-pipe and Terrain Park open
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Bessemer: 33 runs (100 percent) three lifts; up to 60 inches base; power tilled
Open daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
XC-24 km groomed (100 percent open)
Blackjack Ski Resort, Bessemer: 20 runs; four lifts; 28-60 inches base; groomed/packed
Half-pipe and terrain parks open
Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Mt. Bohemia, Lac La Belle: 71 runs (100 percent); two lifts; up to 30 inches base; groomed/packed
Open Monday through Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday until 5 p.m.
Mont Ripley, Hancock: 24 runs (100 percent); three lifts; up to 48 inches base; groomed/packed powder
Terrain park open
Pine Mountain, Iron Mountain: 15 runs; four lifts; up to 36 inches base; groomed/packed
Terrain park 100 percent open
Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Porcupine Mountain, Ontonagon: n/a n/a up to 22 inches base, groomed
Open Friday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Open Saturday and Sunday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Norway Mountain: 17 runs; three lifts; up to 50 inches base; groomed/packed
Terrain park open
ABR Trails, Ironwood: One inch of new snow overnight. Trails remain in excellent condition. Snow in the wooded area ranges from 18 to 32 inches or more, 13 to 19 inches on the trails.

Report courtesy Michigan AAA. Remember: Drink plenty of water, be careful not to dehydrate.
Before you head to your ski destination check traffic, road and weather conditions at www.AAATraffic.com

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