Trail Detail
Notes
The famous Birkie trail. A great, rolling trail through the woods between Cable and Hayward. There is a short section south at Hwy OO that is lighted. There are snowmaking trails at the Start area.Trail Reports
2023-2024 season
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-12-20 12:34:55
Firsthand: Classic [
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My first time on the Birkie trails (snowmaking area), and I really didn't expect that to be in a no snow year. They've done what they could. Tracks were set, but kind of crusty. I found the trail layout confusing - and the skiers I spoke to also didn't know which way to go. I saw one guy setting out on a rutted, corrugated maintenance road. A couple of very steep hills (Elevator shaft and World Cup) had the thrill-seekers whooping. There were cut-throughs for people like me to avoid them, but those were icy. Lots of folks out on the trail.
(Laurie Ford)
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-12-19 12:43:50
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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100% perfection for what we're all dealing with. Classic skied for an hour and a half late this morning. Put a good amount of km on! Conditions are great for the weather we've been having. Hill climbs were awesome and easy to complex, snow on hill climbs was firm with alittle sluff snow to soften the impact from the man made snow. Downhill sections were well groomed so you could snow plow or bee line. Tracks are set solid with great kick and ample glide. The skate deck is solid with some give for controllable edging. There was a good amount of people so passing was a must if you're putting on speed. Overall phenomenal session of hill training and true Birkie feeling! Thank you groomers and Birkie team. Can't wait to come back.
(Kevin Grand)
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Monday, December 18, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-12-18 15:08:14
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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Snowmaking area: Grooming crew has done a phenomenal job! Tracks are fast, but skins kicked great. Skate deck is a little loose after a full day's use, but just fine. Plenty of people, but also plenty of trail to spread out on.
(Brandon Guenther)
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Saturday, December 16, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-12-16 15:26:42
Secondhand [ Trails Open: Partial ]
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Gitchee Gumi racers report good skiing on the man made loops despite the warm temps. Klister and Zeros were kicking.
(Joel Harrison, New Moon Ski Shop)
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Sunday, December 10, 2023
Afternoon
posted: 2023-12-10 13:06:15
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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Classic skied for about an hour twenty minutes this afternoon. Beautiful conditions for man made snow. Hill climbs were firm with some give, downhills were well groomed, and the skate deck and tracks were solid. Thank you Birkie guys and gals for giving us all this opportunity to ski before any natural snow has accumulated. I'll be back a couple times a week hopefully!
(Kevin Grand)
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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-12-06 08:13:23
Grooming [ Trails Open: Partial ]
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-11-30 11:46:52
Firsthand: Freestyle [
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-11-30 11:03:32
Secondhand Scheduling [ Trails Open: Partial ]
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Trail guys out for a ski this morning after grooming reported good skiing! Enjoy! Note: The trail staff is hosting a grooming clinic today so you may see a groomer out, but skiing will remain open. Thanks for understanding as we try and share best practices with our companion venues here in the Midwest.
(Redgy Jorstad)
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Thursday, November 30, 2023
Morning
posted: 2023-11-30 10:53:55
Firsthand: Classic [
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Evening
posted: 2023-11-30 08:38:22
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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With all of us in the Midwest waiting for Mother Nature to bring us snow, what a treat to be able to have trails to ski on at the Birkie Telemark Start. Groomers are doing a great job with machine made snow. Amazing conditions with a solid deck for skating and tracks nicely set for classic striding. Skied in the afternoon with lots of skiers out and then stayed skiing into the evening under some lights and near full moon. Crazy lucky to be able to get some early skiing in.
(Linda Shydlowski)
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