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59 Vacation Guide 2017
WHITE WINTER
On the North Shore, winter starts with a Halloween squall and concludes
with an Easter ski date. We like winter. It is a season of stunning coastal ice
formations, piercing blue skies on dazzling sunlit days, shimmering star-
strewn heavens on subzero nights and piles and piles of downy white
snow.
We have found every conceivable way to play in that snow. We pile it high
and carve it.We glide on it, race around it, ride over it, make tracks through
it and roll around it. Sometimes we even drill holes and catch fish through
it. Mostly, we live in it and love it.
CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING
The North Shore is a skinny skier’s nirvana. Hundreds
of kilometers of trails traverse hillsides, lakeshores,
river-valley ridges, pine plantations and deciduous
forests. Choose trails by length, level of ability and
classic or skating stride. In selecting a trail, keep in
mind almost all trails are groomed and trackset weekly
from December through March. Many resorts offer
packages, rentals, maps and shuttle service. Go to
NorthShoreVisitor.com for up-to-date snow reports,
trail descriptions and maps.
SKIING & SNOWBOARDING
Vertical rise, lake effect snow, diverse runs and
beautiful vistas are in concert at Lutsen Mountains,
the Midwest’s biggest and best alpine ski area. With
a prolonged season, you will have ample time to work
on your technique and acquaint yourself with the 95
runs bisecting Ullr, Eagle, Mystery & Moose, Lutsen’s
four mountains. Rentals, lessons, a snowboard park,
two chalets, three ski-in ski-out eateries, a new
gondola and a chairlift round out the ski area. When
making lodging reservations, ask about ski packages.