Bemidji
Area Winter Recreation
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"Bemidji is one of the most
attractive
areas to ski in the United States"
Cross Country Skier Magazine
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Country Ski TRAIL
CONDITIONS
X-C Ski MAPS |
Over 160 km. of challenging and scenic trails can be enjoyed at Bemidji's
eight trail sites. Most all of the trails are groomed and tracked for both classical
and skating ski techniques.
XC SKI PODCAST
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Montebello Trail |
Lake Bemidji State Park |
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Bemidji is one of the few areas to offer a
lighted trail for night skiing Open until 10:00 p.m., the
Montebello Trail, is a gentle course especially suited to beginners and is conveniently
located near the Paul Bunyan Mall, restaurants and many hotels.
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Lake Bemidji State Park, on the north end of Lake Bemidji, has trails that are
predominately tracked for classical skiing. Scenic trails wind through the forest
and skirt the lake. Candlelit social ski tours and the Volkski Classic are just two
of the popular skiing events held at the Park
218-755-3843.
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Buena
Vista Ski Area X C Trails
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Movil Maze
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Buena Vista Ski Area, home to the internationally famous
Minnesota Finlandia Ski Marathon, is
recognized as having some of the finest trails and scenery in the Midwest.
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Movil Maze is a favorite training ground for racers. The steep, hilly terrain
and beautiful scenery also welcomes beginning and intermediate skiers.
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Three
Island Trail
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C.V. Hobson Forest Trail
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Three Island offers 14 miles of gently rolling trails perfect for
beginners and families, including the most scenic and popular trail in Bemidji which
parallels the briskly moving snow-capped waters of the Turtle River.
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The C.V. Hobson Forest Trail takes skiers through forests of red and white pine and
across a tamarack bog.
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Itasca State Park
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Meadow Lake Trail
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A few miles south is the famed
Itasca
State Park, headwaters to the Mississippi River. Ski trails take you
to observation towers, historic buildings, spectacular vistas and right to the mouth of
the mighty river itself.
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Meadow Lake Trail is especially for the non-groomed back-country skiing enthusiast.
It's the only area trail where you can bring your canine friend.
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Cross Country Skiing Rentals
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MN SKI
PASS
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BSU
Outdoor Program Center- 218-755-2999
Skis, snowshoes and wool clothing rentals. Open Monday thru Friday when BSU is in
session.
Homeplace Bike & Ski Shop
- 218-751-3456
Equipment rental for all ages. Open Monday thru Saturday.
Ruttger's Birchmont Lodge - 1-888-RUTTGER or 218-751-1630
Available 7 days a week.
Three Island
Outdoor Center - 218-586-2575
Cross-Country ski rentals and lessons.
slinkman@paulbunyan.net |
Skiers 16 & older must have MN Ski Pass to ski
trails.
$5 Day Pass (available at most State Parks),
$15 Annual,
$40 Three Year.
Available through DNR Electronic Licensing System at stores selling
hunting and fishing licenses. Or online at www.dnr.state.mn
or 888-665-4236. Or at Lake Bemidji State Park. 218-755-3843
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