ice skating

Back-to-back low-snow winters forced some communities to try something different to give the economy a boost.One of the more successful projects was The Glide in Boulder Junction. The ice-skating ribbon through the woods brought people from around the world to the Northwoods.Now it’s back for a second year.

A barrier was put down under the pavilion, and the St. Germain Fire Department has been building up the ice in recent weeks

A barrier was put down, and the area has been flooded to create a skating rink

The Boulder Junction Park Board says there will be upgrades designed to enhance safety and improve the experience for visitors

Boulder Junction receives some special recognition for an innovative winter tourism attraction – the Glide Skating Ribbon at Boulder Junction Winter Park

Despite winter coming back strong this week, the Town of Boulder Junction announced earlier this week that Winter Park is closed for the season.It marks the end of inaugural season of The Glide, the ice-skating trail the town built through the woods.The Glide was built, in part, as a response to last year’s poor winter and the impact it had on the tourism industry.

Alexander Kirsanov was a coach that traveled around the country to grow the sport of figure skating, and he left a lasting legacy right here in Wisconsin.

The recent cold temperatures and snowfall are getting people excited to get outdoors and enjoy winter in the Northwoods.The Town of Boulder Junction is bringing people a new outdoor experience this year: an ice-skating ribbon.

With temperatures recorded at or around 50 degrees, Rhinelander and many other communities in the region experienced record-breaking highs on Christmas Day.The unusually warm and dry weather thus far has put a damper on winter fun.

Sub-zero temperatures are not for everyone, but for one Northwoods adventure-seeker, the colder the better.