Opening Day following 9″ of beautiful fluff snow on Day 1 of grooming. Trails were groomed last night as follows: Prospect: Small Machine with “Ginzu”/packed flat, no classic tracks. Boggy, Quail and Orchard. This is Round 2 of grooming, so today’s platform will have “set up” better than yesterday. Upper Village: access from Valley Cross […]
A huge thank you to our trail chiefs and volunteers for their amazing efforts on the trail and beyond this fall. We really appreciate you spending your time helping the CTA and our Backcountry Chapters prep the trail and zones for this winter. We cannot do this without you! Join Trail Chief Sam Bartlett for […]
We are excited to welcome our season pass holders and day users starting December 1st! Please note that trail access will be limited initially due to low snow conditions. Operating Hours:9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 7 days a week Night skiing will be announced once conditions allow and it is safe to operate. Please check […]
(Gatineau, Que.) Don’t miss your chance to register at the best rates for the 48th Gatineau Loppet Canada’s biggest cross-country ski event from February 13 to 15, 2026. Experience the Gatineau Loppet with the whole world! Confirm your place right now on the starting grid, among cross-country skiers from nearly 20 countries. The Gatineau Loppet […]
We are excited to announce that Upper XC and Snowshoe Trails will open this Friday, November 28th! Our teams have been working hard to get over 16km of Nordic trails open and will continue to add trails and track set as we get additional snow! Early season conditions are in effect and trails are best […]
Drive for 25 kicked off on Nov. 24! Help us reach our goal of raising $100,000 from 1,000 Donors. We’re asking for your help to continue making Nordic skiing an equitable environment where the best American skiers can pursue their cross-country skiing dreams. Your donation will deliver funding that gives junior athletes their first international […]
We’re kicking off a brand new campaign to support our Olympic and Paralympic teams this year with the tools and opportunities they need to reach their potential and realize their dreams. This season, our mission is to raise $1 million to ensure our our athletes don’t have to pay to compete for their country. This […]
Jessie Diggins, Stifel U.S. Cross Country Team member and the most decorated cross country skier in U.S. history, formally announces her retirement from cross country ski racing following the end of the 2025-26 season. It will be the Afton, Minnesota-born skier’s final season, beginning with the first race in Ruka, Finland, Nov. 28, through Olympic […]
The 3rd annual Team Birkie silent auction, our biggest fundraiser of the year, just went live and will be open until this Sunday, November 23 at 10:00PM CST. Join in! This year’s auction features an incredible lineup of items and experiences—from gear bundles and pro-coached training sessions to unique one-of-a-kind offerings from our athletes and partners. There’s […]
Galena Lodge Opening Day for the winter season is Friday, December 5th. We will be open every day from 9am – 4pm with lunch served from 11am – 3:30pm. No reservations needed – we have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Check online to book your yurt, sign up for holiday dinners, or sign up […]
