Voyageurs National Park’s Law Enforcement staff and the Polar Polers Ski Club have teamed up to offer a variety of ski events the weekend of February 24 through 26. Join us for a family-friendly ski on any of the three days for all skill levels and ages. Saturday and Sunday families and friends can also enjoy hotdogs, burgers, and cocoa along the trail, sponsored by the Polar Polers.
During the events all cross country ski equipment is free-of-charge. Those needing ski equipment must check-out the equipment at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center between the hours of 5 and 7 pm on February 24 and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on the February 25 and 26. Equipment sizes are limited. No registration is necessary, first-come, first served. Other outdoor recreation, such as snowshoeing, is welcome on the Tilson Snowshoe Trail and Black Bay Snowshoe Trail during the events.
Ski Rainy Lake at Dusk
Date: Friday February 24
Time: 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Location: Meet at the Black Bay Ski Trailhead and then travel to designated ski location.
Matt Ackerman
Enjoy the companionship of friends while skiing at dusk on Rainy Lake. A trail will be groomed special for the event on the ice. Afterwards warm up at the fire and enjoy hot cocoa before the evening Stargazing event at 7:00 pm with Astro Bob.
Ski Black Bay Trails
Date: Saturday, February 25
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Black Bay Ski Trail, 1 mile north of the Rainy Lake Visitor Center Ice Road
Have you always wanted to ski the Black Bay Trail system but didn’t want to go alone? Here’s your opportunity to team up with community members and friends and enjoy time in Minnesota’s National Park. Participants can do the beginner trail or the more advanced trail. Afterwards, join the Polar Polers Ski Club for burgers and cocoa near the green trail shelter. Cross country ski equipment is free-of charge for this event. Equipment is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis and must be picked up and dropped off between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm the day of the event.
Ski Tilson Bay
Date: Sunday, February 26
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Tilson Bay Ski Trail, Highway 11 East, International Falls
Enjoy the day with friends old and new and explore the many miles of the Tilson Ski Trail system. From beginners to advanced are welcome to join in the event. Afterwards, join the Polar Polers Ski Club for hot dogs and cocoa near the new shelter on the beginner trail. Cross country ski equipment is free-of charge for this event from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center. Equipment is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis and must be picked up and dropped off between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm the day of the event.
