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.
Snowflake is very thankful for last year’s long season, and for the forecast winter to come. Special thanks to some folks, businesses, and organizations that keep us going: Jim Wood, Chief of Trails and my sidekick for any and all work; Randy Baumgardner, who keeps our driveway and parking lots plowed; Tischer Creek Duluth/Edison Schools…
A reminder that “Early Bird” Discount Pricing for 2019/20 Season Passes will end on Saturday, November 30th! Take advantage of this juicy savings by getting your application and payment in the mail by Saturday: Envelopes postmarked by Saturday will be fine. Envelopes may also be dropped through the slot in the Camping Registration box, at…
We are halfway through the November Early Bird Season Pass period! Mail or Drop-off your application and payment by 30 November to enjoy these $ubstantial $avings. The light cover of snow this week was enough for George Hovland to log our first “ski of the season” on 13 November, but we’re waiting for a…
2019/20 Season Passes Snowflake Memberships/Season Passes for the 2019/20 season are now available for download, and will also be available at the Chalet beginning Saturday, Nov 9th. We have kept the prices the same, except for Regular Student pricing, which we reduced by $10, so that local college skiers won’t go hungry. “Early Bird” pricing…
Snowflake KidSki Program 2020! Snowflake has hosted a Kids’ Ski program for 25 years, and we invite beginning skiers to participate in Snowflake KidSki 2020, beginning at 1:30 on Sunday, January 5, continuing each Sunday through February 9th. Each class will begin at 2:00 and end at 3:30. Continuing a long-established model, KidSki is intended…
First, the exciting, breaking news! Effective on Thursday, November 1st, Duluth Nordic Ski Club (DNSC) has entered into an agreement with Tischer Creek Duluth Building Company, the new property owner, which promises to preserve Snowflake Nordic Ski Center well into the future. Some background: Tischer Creek Duluth Building Company (Tischer Creek) is the entity that…
