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Where did the month go, eh?  Time sure flies when you’re not cross-country skiing – or snow shoeing for that matter.  The ski cabin will be closed for loans this weekend, obviously, but this is a great time to remind … Continue reading →

Strong winds and a 60% chance of rain have left us with pretty unappealing hiking conditions – no chance of seeing the moon, but a good chance of getting wet.  We’ll cancel our hike for tonight, but we’ll be trying … Continue reading →

Regretfully, Mother Nature has decided to deliver some gnarly weather overnight into tomorrow and our ski waxing service will have to be cancelled in the interest of safety.  Our ‘professional’ waxer was scheduled to drive all the way in from … Continue reading →

SATURDAY: put on your walking shoes because the weather will be beautiful for a hike around the Park today!  It’s a different story tomorrow… SUNDAY: Snow! Glorious snow is forecast just in time to test that new wax on your … Continue reading →

…for waxable and no-wax skis Sunday, February 18th at Ellenwood 11:00am – 3:00pm *rain or shine Bring your skis to the ski cabin at Ellenwood on the 18th or call the Yarmouth Rec. Department at 902-742-8868 to register for early … Continue reading →

The ski cabin will be closed today due to rain. There still isn’t enough snow to run the groomer or loan out equipment, but we always have our fingers crossed! ***PLEASE USE CAUTION whenever you enter the Park. You are … Continue reading →

Yesterday’s flash freeze has left some treacherous conditions on the ground at Ellenwood. There’s not enough snow to run the groomer, but plenty of ice underfoot to cause a safety concern. We will not be lending equipment at the cabin … Continue reading →

Our winter enthusiasts wil be enthusiastically expressing their enthusiasm at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31st at Ellenwood. WHY?  Well…the January 31st supermoon will also be a blue moon and occur during a total lunar eclipse… and you don’t get … Continue reading →

Happy New Year folks!   Well, the wild weather has played havoc at Ellenwood (like everywhere else) since Christmas Day and the Park lost a few trees.  The DNR has pulled the downed trees off to the side and the … Continue reading →