Current Conditions at Stokely: 34°F & mostly cloudy
New Snow: 1/2 inch /1.5 cm Snow Base: 10 inches / 25 cm Snow Depth: 30 inches / 75 cm
John Sutter from CNN.com reports that Stokely Creek Lodge is one of five great spots for cross-country skiing. In the CNN on-line article Ron Bergin from Cross-Country Skier magazine is quoted as saying,"The natural beauty--more than 12 square miles of it--is varied and always exciting" Check it out at: www.cnn.com/travel
Shelley Irwin, February 18, 2009 | WGVU We bring you part one of a snow shoe/cross country skiing adventure at Stokely Creek.
Walk a Mile in My Shoes - Snowshoes join skis at Stokely Creek Lodge. By James Smedley
From Kim Schneider/Travel Coach. When CNN asked the publisher of Cross Country Skier Magazine to name his top five getaways, it's little surprise that he picked Ontario's Stokely Creek among them. Click Here to check out the article
Silent Sports Magazine, October 2008 by Dave Foley
"My wife and I have skied throughout Michigan and central Ontario, but the Stokely experience keeps drawing us back there since that first visit 25 years ago."
Lansing State Journal, February 18, 1997 "Cross country skiing adventure a delight" by Dick Miles
"Howard Pierce of East Lansing has skied most of Michigan's cross country systems, but Stokely remains one of his favorites. 'Because it's so big, you never have too many people around,' Pierce said. 'It also offers trails to suit a wide range of abilities, from the novice to the experienced skier.'"
Outside Magazine Travel Guide 1996/97
"As Canadian winter sports traditions go, there's nothing quite like the Wabos Wilderness Loppet. During the last weekend of March, the Algoma Central Railway's Snow Train chugs 35 miles north from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, into the wintry hills east of Lake Superior, stops at the tiny settlement of Wabos. As many as 500 skiers pile out and, like a herd of crayon-colored caribou, ski 17 miles west (loppet means "long trip" in Norwegian) through forests of spruce, fir, birch, and pine to Stokely Creek Lodge.
Stokely is blessed with reliable snow and varied terrain, unusual at mid-continent, and there are more than 75 miles of well-marked trails. For great views, ski to Hang-glider's Lookout on the flank of King Mountain, at 1,880 feet the highest elevation hereabouts."
Cross Country Skier, Volume 18 Issue 4 "Stoked on Stokely" by Jim Chase
"I think the thing that surprised me most is how complete the experience was. The trail system is huge, well laid out, and diverse. The accommodations are comfortable, attractive, and reasonable. You can get a sauna or a very professional massage...
The setup at Stokely encourages a friendly atmosphere. You'll meet other guests at meals, and there are numerous common areas, many with fireplaces, that further the cause of camaraderie and conversation."
Read the blog on the Web site of Stokely Creek Lodge, and it shows Calvin College President Gaylen Byker has been scouting potential snowshoe trails at the ski touring center.
One of Canada’s Finest Resorts
Ontario's Stokely Creek Lodge is a Midwestern nordic legend. It's a skiing giant. It has history.
A Snowy Heaven for Nordic Skiers
Nestled along Superior's shores, Stokely Creek has no shortage of late-season powder