With the light snow that MECCA has received, conditions continue to improve. Tracks were set today on Wolf, Moose and Osprey and the rest of the trails will be set tomorrow, Sunday. The skate deck was also groomed and is good to very good with some easily avoidable thin spots. Most of which are on the trail that crosses the flowage. B skis still recommended. Enjoy some of the most beautiful trails in the Northwoods.

With the exception of the “Birch Loop”, all skate lanes were groomed today. The skate deck is firming up nicely and is in good condition. Classic tracks are in fair to good condition and have improved throughout the last week or so.

Groomers were out today, Monday. Skate deck is firm and fast and tracks are fair. Conditions have improved, even with the thin base. Brave the cold and enjoy the trails!

The Mercer area received about four to five inches of snow last night into the morning with a few flakes still coming down.  Groomers are out leveling, packing, renovating and setting track.  The trails have reverted back to early season conditions, low snow base and not completely level skiing platforms. Trails will be soft for the next couple of days, groomers will renovate and comb the skate lanes and if necessary reset tracks in the up coming days. Enjoy my friends!

Upcoming at MECCA: 

We regret to announce the cancellation of all live MECCA Winterfest events scheduled for Saturday, January 18. We pride ourselves on offering a well-supported, safe, and enjoyable race for everyone, but unfortunately, the snow conditions will not allow us to continue on January 18.

Virtual Winterfest events will still be available through February 15 and allow skiers to ski the courses on their own schedule and turn in their best time. Registration for Winterfest Virtual events is still available, and all registration fees support the MECCA trail system.

Trail conditions have deteriorated since the last post on January 2^nd. The snow base has transformed into a snowy/icy surface; grooming has been placed on hold because of the very thin base. Conditions rate as poor and rock skies are recommended. Groomers indicated two to four inches of snow is needed to produce a skiable surface.

Groomers were out mid-day and will finish this evening mixing old snow with two inches of new moisture starved lake effect snow. Overall the trail has 95 percent coverage however base is thin with some bare spots. No tracks set, skiing is fair.

The roller coaster weather has left MECCA Trails with crusty frozen snow,  scattered bare spots and icy sections. Trails are open; however, trail users should use caution because of the ice. We are still requesting visitors not to walk on the ski trails in the attempt to preserve the surface for the next round of grooming. Thanks for your cooperation.

Temporally Closed! 
Recent warm temperatures coupled with light rain has deteriorated trail conditions at MECCA. Trails are very soft, water puddles are forming along with scattered icy spots. Any type of trail use at this time (skiing, snowshoeing or hiking) will cause deep imprints in the trail base resulting in future grooming efforts difficult. We are asking visitors to MECCA to refrain from using the trails until cold temperatures return. We will keep you updated daily, thanks.