Nordic skiing trails open in Whitefish, Bigfork, Columbia Falls

Glacier Nordic Center in Whitefish finally opened for the season this week after a winter storm dumped just enough snow to thoroughly blanket the trails at Whitefish Lake Golf Club.

About 4 inches of snow had accumulated in Whitefish on Tuesday morning, allowing groomers with Glacier Nordic Club to roll and pack the entire course for the first time this winter. Wednesday morning, all of the trails on the north and south courses were groomed for skate and classic skiing.

“Conditions are fantastic; expect firm trails with occasional thin spots under trees,” the club posted on X, the social media site formally known at Twitter. “It’s a great day to ski!”