Red Lodge Nordic Center

Sorry

We're getting the epic April snows here in Red Lodge, measuring in feet, not inches. It is making access difficult...county roads to the Nordic Center are not plowed and are drifted (as of Friday night) and nearly impassable. The parking lot is full of snow on top of slush and mud.
The Forest Service road to the Lake Fork is not plowed, and the section of the West Fork from the Silver Run parking to the gate is not plowed. So right now, access to XC skiing is best at Silver Run trails; that parking lot is usually plowed by the FS.

We're sorry to announce that the Nordic Center will not be groomed any more this season. It is too difficult a job with deep snow, wind and warm temperatures (near 30 daytime temps during this storm).

Thanks for your support this season!

West Fork

The West Fork was groomed to the second bridge (about 4 miles in) today by Mike. Lots of snow up there!
The Nordic Center will be rolled and groomed (no track set) if the weather cooperates. Today it was warm and wet. The parking lot was impossible. (Park on the road). Be ready for spring skiing.

snow & wind

Nice storms, nice snow, but a lot of wind included...the Nordic Center was rolled yesterday, no track set, new snow today. The West Fork Road has a lot of new snow and will be rolled tomorrow (Thursday). (That will likely be the last time this season). That road was not plowed after this latest storm so you might have to park at Silver Run.
We will attempt to roll the Nordic Center again before the weekend, depending on wind and temperatures...near 30 is too warm to groom or roll snow. This spring snow is difficult to deal with, but all ya can do is get out there and ski the conditions!
And watch out for the Nordic Center parking lot...ice, snow, mud, ruts and not much hope for improvement. Consider parking on the road, IF it has been plowed.
Questions or concerns? Call Grant at 446-3755