We are definitely living in a winter wonderland. It has snowed almost every day this past week, so the groomers have been out constantly trying to keep up. The trails are in fantastic condition. You couldn’t ask for better skiing.

Bearskin will be extremely busy on Saturday and Sunday. With almost 80 K of groomed wilderness trails, skiers are always surprised that they rarely see other people out on the trails. Where you do notice the activity level, however, is in our parking lot. We always wish we had more room to park on these weekend afternoons. Please be sure to park in a way that is safe for your car and doesn’t block the side roads to cabins. Our guests will be grateful for that.

If parking looks problematic, you can always drive just a little farther up the Gunflint Trail to Clearwater Road to park at Golden Eagle Lodge. Same trails, same ski passes, just a different entry point and usually a less crowded parking lot.

The next few days will be a bit cold. Come into the Main Lodge and warm-up with us! We’re serving soup and chili every afternoon. We also have hot chocolate and cookies, hot apple cider, wine, beer, and pop. Do a little gift shopping. Or pick up some hand-warmers to keep your fingers toasty while you ski.

For guests who will be staying at Bearskin this week, if the skies clear up there are many nights with great aurora forecasts. A lack of snow in the upcoming week may indicate potential clear skies, so be ready for a northern lights show.

See you soon on the trails.