Unfortunately, the resort managers have not yet found a way to offer their guests easy access to its lower trails. Once below, skiing becomes much easier. Too bad that most guests at Summit Village, who might be inclined to cross-country skiing, miss one of the Midwest's loveliest ski trails. For those courageous enough to make the effort, the best route to The Legend might be to start at the nordic ski center at Schuss Village and ski from Village to Village, a distance of 13 kilometers. Depending at which Village you stay, you can ride the free shuttle bus from Summit to the Schuss trailhead before starting, or ride back from Schuss to Summit after finishing.
Buses run frequently.
The ride lasts less than ten 10 minutes and is free to anyone carrying skis who looks like they might be a guest of the resort. Maybe some day we can get Arnold Palmer to see how his course plays during the winter. Several years ago, the original Shanty Creek bought neighboring Schuss Mountain Ski Resort. The winter focus is downhill skiing. Summit Village is a marshmallow ski area, comfortable for beginners with two chairlifts and 11 trails.