Author: Roger Janes

Our friendly gurus at the National Weather Service-Buffalo have predicted a storm starting late tonight and running into Thursday. They specifically mention the Chautauqua Ridge. Wilderness Lodge sits a thousand feet over Lake Erie on the leading edge of the Chautauqua Ridge, which is what creates our “micro-climate.” The moisture laden air rises, cools, and… Continue reading Winter Storm Watch

The National Weather Service from Buffalo is predicting a turn into winter late Tuesday with Lake Effect Snow to follow. If we can get a freeze followed by a real storm, there could be skiing at Wilderness this weekend. In other news, we are planning to have the torch-lite skiing on Friday nights. Ready…Set….

First…A belated Merry Christmas to one and all. And a Happy New Year! That being offered with all sincerity, it is still a test for a small business to be completely closed during the period which represents a good portion of the seasonal income. We are getting many calls from interested people to check on… Continue reading Christmas Week

We are white but the ground is still warm. The Lodge could use a good deep freeze then more snow. It is still early so we are hoping for the best.

Wilderness Lodge is not open during deer season. With early snow, ski condition could be excellent-groomed wide and fast. In the over forty years since our opening, we only skied once during deer season and it was almost a disaster. We had groomed close to the lodge…just into the woods, left toward Swamp Fox and… Continue reading The Hunter

We are rooting for Utah John for his race in Idaho this coming winter.

Starting the middle of December till now, with the exception of one week, we have been skiing. This is not to say that we have no snow, but today is a major rain storm with 48 degree temps. The bottom of every downhill will be washed away. Grooming is over. The Lodge will be closed.… Continue reading Been a Good Season!!

Trails are groomed and conditions are fast. Our skaters are very happy. Lots of track set. All trails open. Pictures from today and yes we do get to ski once in a while. Saturday morning on the trail.

Photo stolen from Ed Gray… by the way.. don’t tell Ed! Wilderness Lodge trails will be open this weekend.

Same old, Same old…bright blue sky, great tracks going in all directions, wide skate lane… It going to be one of THOSE days…amazing! Michael on his way to finish 100 miles in three days..25-50-25.