The 41 km. Banadad Ski Trail System is accessible from two trail heads, both with free parking; the eastern trail head is located 30 miles up the Gunflint Trail off the Lima Grade; the west end trail head is on the Gunflint Trail at Fire # 10045. In addition to the Banadad the trail system consists of the Lace Lake, Tall Pines and Tim Knapp Trails. The Banadad is the BWCA longest tracked ski trail and likely the longest wilderness tracked ski trail in the USA. For more info call 218-388-4487.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Need More Snow Before Tracks Can be Set

 
Banadad and Adjoining Ski Trails- Gunflint Trail, Minnesota.  Ski and snowshoeing Trails- map 
 
DATE: December 12, 2012
 
SNOW DEPTH IN WOODS:  5-6"
 
NEW SNOW PAST 24 HOURS: Trace
 
NEW SNOW PAST 7 DAYS:  3-4"
 
TRACKED TRAILS:   Not open for skiing; awaiting more snow
 
ADDITIONAL COMMENT: The maintenance crews are out clearing and packing the trails. The crews are hoping the trails will be completely cleared and ready for more snow by December 18. However another 6-8" inches of snow will be required before the trails can be tracked for skiing.
 
Trail Maintained and Groomed by the Banadad Trail Association.
 
Lodging along the Trail at  Poplar Creek Guesthouse B&B, Ski-in Cabin and Yurt- 218-388-4487
bct@boundarycountry.com

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