Volks Ski 400
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Visit Cook County, MN 116 West Highway 61, Grand Marais, Minnesota 55604
The Volks Ski 400 is part of Winter Tracks, the Cook County 10-day celebration of winter. Together, Nordic ski & skate-ski enthusiasts will cover all 400 kilometers of the Volks Ski system – in one day. It’s never been done before. Volks Ski 400 participants must sign up in advance online and in the process, can select specific sections of the trail system, including Sugarbush, Cascade River/ Deer Yard Lake, Bally Creek, Pincushion, Upper and Central Gunflint and the Banadad trail systems. Skiers may participate as individuals or teams. A Minnesota ski pass will be necessary for participants to ski Cook County's public trails. Ski passes for public DNR trails are available on a daily, seasonal or three-season basis and can be purchsed online, by phone or at a number of Cook County businesses. Trail stories will be swapped and enjoy Happy Hour specials at an 'Apres Ski' gathering 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Cascade Lodge Restaurant and Pub, Lutsen. www.cascadelodgemn.com. Check out details and trail maps at www.VolksSki.com.