VIRTUAL BIRKIE AT SNOWFLAKE This year, skiers participating in the American Birkebeiner, Korteloppet, and Prince Haakon events have a “Virtual” option, to ski the event at a venue other than Cable-Hayward. Snowflake Nordic Ski Center has signed-on to be a “level-2 Virtual Venue” This means that we will provide groomed trails for Birkie event participants.…
I regret to announce that circumstances, all related to the current Covid pandemic and public health protocols, have overcome our efforts to conduct the Snowflake KidSki 2021 program. Our program is heavily reliant upon the wonderful high school skiers, who volunteer to teach and coach the participants. Historically, participants are grouped according to age and…
Kidski is still being worked out. Hope to start Sunday, January 18th. Check the website for updates!
Some Jerk has broken into a car in the lower parking lot and was scared away while attempting to rob another. Do not leave valuables in your car, lock your car, and park in the upper lots at night. The suspect vehicle is a grey SUV with last three plate numbers 541. Stay alert!
Due to the Covid-based closure of the chalet, we are not able to rent ski equipment at this time. We update trail status whenever we groom and when conditions change between groomings. The most timely info is posted in the following order: 1. Chalet Phone Message: 218-726-1550 2. Instagram: @snowflakeduluth 3. Skinnyski.com (NE MN) With…
I apologize for the delay in getting KidSki 2021 organized and sign-ups available. The Governor’s orders regarding Covid / Public Health protocols of 18 November pushed my timeline to “down the road”, and we have been awaiting the policy update of this week. To illuminate how this affects KidSki, consider that building closures or occupancy…
Skiers participating in the 2021 Birkie, Kortie, and Prince Haakon events are aware that the Birkebeiner organization is allowing (perhaps encouraging?) participants to complete the events “Virtually” this year. DNSC/Snowflake would like to host your “Virtual Birkie,” and we are in the early stages of planning how to do it. At this point, we would…
Due to the forecast warmup with highs in the 40’s, Snowflake will be Closed to all activity beginning at Noon on Wednesday 11/18/20. No skiing, Snowshoeing, walking, or dogs. We plan to reopen on Saturday morning.
WILL THERE BE A 2020/21 SKI SEASON? Absolutely, Yes! We have been maintaining and improving the trails since June, and will complete the last milestones in pre-season preparation by the end of October. Gotta be ready for a Halloween snowstorm! After that, we wait for Mother Nature’s gift, though I’d prefer she not send 21…
Snowflake has been asked to host the Proctor HS Ski Race on Tuesday, Dec 10th. Our trails will be closed for race prep at 6 pm on Monday, and closed for the race on Tuesday until 5 pm.