Vlad's Revenge

Vlad's Revenge is a cross-country ski route in northern Minnesota, about half a mile from the town of Canisteo. It is a short outing, under a fifth of a mile long, with a total elevation gain of just 23 feet. The climb starts from 1,469 feet and reaches 1,479 feet before a small drop to 1,421 feet. The steepest section comes at about 0.13 miles in, with a grade of 6 percent. Winter is the season for cross-country skiing in this part of Minnesota. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 19°F with lows near -1°F, while February runs a little warmer, with highs around 26°F. By April, typical highs reach about 53°F, and summer brings typical July highs near 80°F. Several other cross-country ski routes sit close by. Granby and Rollercoaster are each about 0.1 mile away, and The Wall and Camel Hump are about 0.2 mile away. For an overnight stay, Pokegama Dam Campground is roughly 6.8 miles off.