Book Across The Bay - Course Conditions

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Experience the Upper Midwest's most unique winter adventure at Book Across the Bay, an event open to skiers and snowshoers of all ages and skill levels!

As of January 22nd, wicked colds temps this season have yielded wonderful ice across the Bay.  There are several pressure ridges, however none of great concern at this time.  

The course will be as close to 10.00 kilometers as possible leaving from West End Park in Washburn heading towards Bono Creek, then out towards the Ashland Light House, and then back in to the Ashland Marina (roughly & pending week of conditions of course).  

The trail will be groomed for both skate and classic ski, as well as a snowshoe & run/walk lane.  

Ice depth ranges from a minimum of 16" to significantly more.

Every kilometer hosts a rest station with warming fire and Emergency Contact Host per usual, however there is not a sag-wagon available.  

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