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.

Saturday, March 21, 2015

Good Spring Skiing on the Banadad

In the morning the trails are icy and fast but as it warms up in the afternoon they soften up.

Banadad, Lace Lake, and Tall Pines - 41 km tracked and holding up well. Track 1-2" deep. Snow is melting a bit each day but no bare spots showing through on the trails.
·         MEASURED SNOW DEPTH :16
·         COMPACTED SNOW BASE ON TRAIL: 14"
·         NEW SNOW PAST 24 HOURS:  0

Temperature in the morning below freezing; mid day mid thirties.

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