3 of us spent our 6 hour grooming shift on the first 28 km of the SISU course , widening and grooming and signing. It is looking excellent with no thin areas and a firm base. The trails are skiing very well. We plan to work on the 28-34 km mark Tuesday. Skiing maybe be a bit icy Tuesday AM until the temps warm up the trails, we will not be powertilling on Tuesday.
Sunday PM
Skiers reported today as the best skiing ever; 28 degrees sunshine and a firm but silky base. Tracks are firm and clean.
SISU Ski Fest
SISU RACE on ABR Trails
The 3rd Annual SISU Ski Fest is taking place starting on ABR Trails January 14th from 9 AM to approximately 12 noon. The last group of racers/skiers will be departing at 11:50 AM from ABR heading North on River Trail to Jack Pine and into Ironwood. Starting at 9 AM there will be approximately 20 km of stride trails open and 4 km of skate trails open. All of the trails will be open including the race course at approximately 12:30 for day skiing skiing. The Taste N Tour will not affect the skiing at ABR since it will be starting at Norrie Park (off of ABR’s Trail system) starting at 1:30 PM. We encourage recreational skiers that want to skate more than 4 km to arrive at noon to cheer on the last racers and ski on the trails afterwards. We encourage the classic skiers to show up in the morning and ski the classic only trails to the south and watch for racers to cheer them on as the skate trails cross the classic only trails. The groomer will be regrooming the race course following the last skier and the trails will be completely regroomed for Sunday. Friday the 2-5 K kids races are at ABR on Blueberry Bluffs and , Meadow Ridge, they are starting at noon and going to 3 PM.
If you are in the area on Saturday morning and would like to volunteer for the race please contact us at [email protected] or 906-932-3502. or check the SISU Ski Fest website at www.sisuskifest.com
Junior SISU
The Junior SISU will be taking place at ABR on the Blueberry Bluff and Meadow Ridge Trail 2-5 k. This race is sponsored by Steep Creek and details can be found on line at www.sisuskifest.com
ABR Grooming Clinic
January 18th is the free expo day from 10-3. Come and test the latest grooming machines and talk with the reps. The demonstration area will be on the dog trails at ABR across the road from the main trailhead. Coffee and rolls compliments of UP Fabrication.
January 19th from 9-12 is an indoor training session at ABR. The cost is $80/ person.