5k Tormondsen Race Course is complete

Cold and sunny today with winds out of the south west.  

Again dig out your GREEN waxes, cover your ears and nose, put a little vaseline on your cheeks and have a great adventure. 

The woods have been a haven from the wind.

The Rikert Snowmaking and Trail Crew has done a superb job opening up 20 km of groomed trails for skiing.   Snowshoeing and Snow Biking is another great option with 50 km of trails open.  

You have been anxiously waiting, and yesterday the Snowmaking and Grooming Crew (Matt, Alex, Mark, Kirk, Noah, Chas and Mike) celebrated the completion of the Tormondsen Race Course.   Not a small job after all the torrential rainstorms and warm spells we had during December and January.  Give them a pat on the back when you see them.   

Come grab your skis and give the 5k a go.  The course has been groomed for both Classic and Skate. 

See you there.

Monday Morning

Another great day to be out and about.
The fields are a bit wind-blown, but once you are in the woods it is wonderful.
So head on in to the woods and have fun.
After the last snow fall more terrain is open to play on.
Right now the temperatures feel fabulous, but will be dropping again.
50 k open for snow shoeing and snow biking.
20 k groomed for skate and classic skiing.

Snow, wonderful snow ......

We've been waiting for this!
Sunshine, new snow, 8 trails open, and 20 km groomed!
Pack your bags, and head on up to Rikert this morning - dress in many layers - it is cold.
Bring a buff for your face and cover your ears.  Wax up those skis with any green waxes you can find (wax-less is great too) and have a fantastic ski.
Or come and snowshoe or snow bike, the woods are magical.
The lodge will have a fire going in the wood stove, and there is sure to be something warm to drink or eat.
See you there,
Carrie

Good morning from Rikert

Sunny, crisp, cold, and gorgeous.
We have 4.5 km of beautiful groomed skate and classic skiing, and there are
50 km of excellent Snowshoeing and Fat Biking.

Wax for the day is anything GREEN or Blue, so dig deep and see what you have stashed away - otherwise we can help you here at the shop.
Bring a buff for your face and dress in many light wicking layers.  Then come into the lodge and warm up by the fire.

Today's Exciting Additions to Rikert Nordic Center

Hey, check out a few photos of what's going on at Rikert Nordic Center as of today!

With our Act 250 Permit finally in hand work was started in earnest today on the new 5km FIS homologated race trail!

This is how you cut 5km of trail in 4.5 hours!!

AND...

Renovations on "Barn East" will provide us with some excellent revamped shop space as well as an ADA Restroom!

Here's to snow flying (but not TOO soon!)

Cheers,

Mike