Mink Creek Nordic Center opening in Pocatello Friday Share This POCATELLO — One of Pocatello’s most popular winter destinations is opening this weekend. The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center will open Friday, with 75% of the center ready for cross country skiers, snowshoers and sledders. “Nordic skiing is an affordable and naturally socially distanced recreation opportunity,” Pocatello outdoor recreation manager Lance Clark said in a news release. “Pocatello is fortunate to have a facility that you can show up to, rent equipment on-site, and go ski world-class trails at a reasonable price.” In addition to the customary attractions, fat bikes will be allowed on the snowshoe trail this season. In years past, the wide-tired bicycles were kept to designated areas.