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The ski conditions are good out at the Park today.  All trails have been groomed and track set.  With more snow on the way, it looks like an ideal Family Day weekend to try cross-country skiing.  Introduce your Valentine to … Continue reading →

The trails will all be groomed by this afternoon with some ski tracks set, but the walking path will ‘not’ be plowed.  Ski conditions today are reported as ‘fair’ with sticky snow.

February is Heart & Stroke Month and the Friends of Ellenwood Park want you to Love Your Heart this Valentine’s Day!  You’re invited to hike down to the ski cabin for a heart-healthy day of winter fun! Why not give cross-country skiing a try? … Continue reading →

The ski cabin is open this weekend for all of you walkers, photographers and fresh air lovers!  There are still a few icy patches so please watch your step. As I’ve said before, there are lots of ways to enjoy … Continue reading →

It’s 4 degrees out at Ellenwood today – and it’s a beautiful place to be.  That having been said, the ski conditions aren’t the best. There’s crusty snow and wet ice which means it’s skiable for veterans , but definitely … Continue reading →

Stephen has been out grooming the trails this morning and was surprised to find less snow on the ground at Ellenwood than he expected.  The areas outside the cabin and around the campsite loop are only thinly covered. He is … Continue reading →

Today is Australia Day and the folks down under are experiencing rain, humidity and 25 degree temperatures. Whew!  I bet that more than one of our Aussie friends are wishing they could be here at Ellenwood enjoying the great track … Continue reading →

It was wonderful to see so many first-time skiers out at Ellenwood yesterday and to be able to offer such great track conditions for their inaugural runs! Today promises to be every bit as fun – so it may be … Continue reading →

Thank you to Stephen who has been out grooming the trails and setting ski tracks for all of our cross-country ski enthusiasts.  Hey!  Maybe you’re one of them and you don’t even know it yet!  The conditions are prime at Ellenwood … Continue reading →

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful – So the skiing is delightful!”  Every new layer of powder on ground just makes the ski conditions better and better!  It’s worth the trip out to Ellenwood, trust me.  We love saying “Hello” … Continue reading →