Snow Conditions at Black Bear Lodge

The snow conditions here at the Black Bear Lodge are stacking up! Just look at our Bear that greets you at the Front Office door. The snowmobile trails are open and we have added 9-12 inches of new snow over this weekend. Come stay with us and be the first to blaze the fresh trails.

Christmas Magic!

With new snow falling today, we are looking forward to the start of winter sports and the Holidays. Join us at Black Bear Lodge, located on Little St. Germain Lake, for our Christmas Magic! Buy 2 nights and get 1 free, and receive a decorated tree, Christmas cookies and a horse drawn sleigh ride. Start your family memories by spending Christmas with us. You can also enjoy our sledding hill, private ice skating rink, ice fishing and snowshoeing. Call us soon to reserve your stay!

Snow is on its Way!

The weather forecast is for 3-6 inches of snow tonight and into Turkey Day! Yes, that is what we are hoping for, SNOW! It won't be long before you can bring the family and go snowmobiling, snowshoeing and sledding at the Black Bear Lodge, located on Little St. Germain Lake. Think Snow!

First Snow Fall

Our first snow fall of the season has arrived today! It is just beautiful, the huge evergreen trees are covered and bending with the heavy snow! It is truly a winter wonderland! Bring the entire family and spend the Christmas break with us between Christmas and New Years! We have had several calls today about making reservations for cabins or lodge homes, so don't delay and miss out! There will be sledding, ice skating and snow shoeing right here at Black Bear Lodge. Plus you could even enjoy an old fashion horse drawn sleigh ride! Did you know the Bear's Den Bar & Grill is again bringing in the New Year with a free party and entertainment. The Black Bear Lodge is located on Little St. Germain Lake, a fantastic setting to see and enjoy your Christmas Holiday break.

Snowshoeing -- now you can rent shoes right at Black Bear!

New snowshoes are available for rent (adult and children's sizes) for $2/hr or $10/day. Take a trek around the resort, out on the lake, or on snowshoe trails in St. Germain during your winter visit!

Is Spring Here?

Greetings! The last few days we have been enjoying blue skies, warm temperatures in the 40's, and sun-filled hours. As I was out running yesterday and the day before, I crossed paths with other runners, people on bikes, and even motorcyclists! However, as we have been enthusiastically greeting this weather, it is bittersweet as we see the snowmobile trails deteriorate right under us. They are in poor condition, and most markings have been taken off of the lakes.

Cross country skiing conditions are not horrible as the trails are a bit patchy, and are bare, thin, and icy in a few spots. They are ski-able, and skiers are still out there. The best skiing is on the spring crust...the hard layer of snow/ice all over. The next warm day, go out in shorts and a t-shirt and take advantage of a fast ski!

Snowshoeing conditions are all right, but you will find the best snow in the woods where sun has not hit it as much. Snowshoeing is still going, so get out there!

Geocaching has swept the Northwoods, and The Great Northwoods Treasure Hunt is well underway! There has been six caches placed for this hunt in St. Germain, and twelve more in Boulder Junction and Rhinelander. Check out the cool prizes and contests going on at the website above!

-Bess

Weather Update

Well, we still have not received any recent accumulation of snow, but we are not giving up hope! We are supposed to receive flurries and some snow showers throughout the weekend, but accumulation, if any, will be very little.

Snowmobile trails are fair to good condition. We do have little snow on the trails, and some of the corners are icy. However, the Bo-Boen Snowmobile Club continues to groom the trails every night, and they do a great job! Snowmobilers are taking advantage of the snow, and still going out, especially onto the lakes.

Cross country skiing conditions are in good to excellent condition, and with the temperatures rising above 0 degrees, more enthusiasts are getting out there! The wind is a bit cold, so dress appropriately. For your feet while cross country skiing, invest in some SmartWool socks. These socks are excellent for any temperature, have good wicking ability, and are incredibly soft and comfortable!

Snowshoeing conditions are fair to poor in the woods. They are not bad in open fields or spaces. We simply need a big snowstorm! If you are an avid snowshoer, take a look into the Snowshoe Blaze, coming up on March 3 here in St. Germain. It includes demonstrations, and a moonlight snowshoe trek to top it off!

Think snow!

-Bess

Snow...or lack of...

Well, we have not received any recent snowfall, but the snowmobilers are still out there and taking advantage of what we do have! Trails are rideable and in good to fair condition. With the colder temperatures, the snow that we do have is sticking with us! Grooming of the trails continues every night.

Cross country ski trails are in good to excellent conditions. Once again, the colder temperatures did wonders for the trails, and it is prime conditions for skating and classic techniques!

Snowshoeing conditions are fair. There is not a lot of powder or fresh snow, so conditions are not so prime for a trek in the woods! We need more snow!

Ice skating conditions are great, all you have to do is dress warmly and have fun!

-Bess