While the Nordic network is closed, Giants Ridge is grooming a 1.5k loop around stadium, south to Helsinki lift and back. Skate deck and classic tracks. With colder temps overnight and a fresh inch or two of natural snow (!) on top of the 12+" man-made base, it's a nice winter oasis. Note the full loop is only open mornings 7:30-9AM...once the alpine lifts open, xc is confined to stadium area only.

Photos:

(Shawn Callahan)

Only the stadium was open (absolute bare ground on trails) but it was a long and wide enough area for an hour and a half of drills. The day use fee was reduced to $7.

(Amy Brooks)