Late April weather. It’s breezy with a chance of showers. We touched up the 3km and Armstrong yesterday and the skiing turned out quite nice for the conditions. A hint of wet snow on the surface this morning is a nice touch. Please classic ski for another day or so to keep the track from being rutted with deep skate cuts. Holding out for cooler weather and some snow for the weekend. No other trails are groomed today as it is too soft to put equipment on the snow. All trail surfaces are mixed snow, slush and areas with water. There are a few icy patches in low areas from the melting surface. There are areas that are getting thin so ski with care and awareness. We will groom as soon as we see some colder temperatures. The 3km and Armstrong are open for skiing today with good depth and the conditions described above. We have closed the Farm and recommend caution on the 5km.
Classic skiing will require well waxed skin skis or fish scales. Skate double pole is an option early if you’re well waxed and have some wet structure on your skis. You’ll glide best on yellow wax. Grip wax will be nearly impossible today, classic skin skis will grip and glide best. The dog loop is melting out. The Farm is CLOSED and is a fee area for skiing. No walking, dogs, running, cycling, driving or trespassing on the trails. A good universal liquid or paste wax on your fish scale classic skis (tip to tail) is always a great way to keep them from sticking as the snow changes during the day. If you need to take a physical and/or mental therapy break we’re here for you every day. Drop off your skis for a refreshing hot wax spa day. Please purchase AND display your trail pass to access our trails. Ski with care, share the trails, ski safe and be kind. Thank you for being part of our amazing family and reading previews of our April trail reports after 6 days of 24 hour thaw. Grab your gear, your light jacket, snug up your laces and come shop in the store! All nordic poles and kids clothes in the shop are on sale. Get in while they last!
Today is a day for classic spring skiing with the continuing warm temperatures and mixed icy and soft surfaces. We do not recommend skating, any deep ruts will hasten snow melt and may freeze overnight into an unskiable surface. We are in snow maintenance mode for a few days to preserve our base until it cools down again. Ski smart and save the trails!
