The wait is over for cross-country skiers at Crossroad Preserve at Big Creek.  This week's snowfalls have allowed the groomers to get the trails ready.  Director Coggin Heeringa says if you have time off this week then the trails are ready now.

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 A milder weather forecast could delay the first Ski for Free outing of the season Saturday, January 5th.  She says Wednesday's snowfall, however, is improving the chances of opening the trails.