Better late than never. Minnesota’s record month of February snow is a boon to winter sports enthusiasts.

With more than 18 inches of snow covering two-thirds of the state, there’s still time for people to register their snowmobile and ride the state’s 22,000 miles of trails before the snowy winter melts into spring.

Cross-country skiing opportunities this season are also excellent and purchasing the Minnesota Ski Pass provides access to more than 1,100 miles of state and grant-in-aid cross-country ski trails at more than 90 state, regional and local locations.

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