We have another Toko Wax Clinic coming up Saturday March 1st at 3:30 at the Nordic Center. $10 cover charge and discounts after the clinic on wax and waxing accessories. We’ll be giving away a pair of Swix poles after the clinic to a lucky attendee. No reservations required.
It’s going to be a sunny spring day. This morning will be a hard glaze on the donut scale. Dog Loop and Farm are for the brave only until we get some more snow. The low bush and grass patches are definite hazards for crust cruising as are the dips and icy areas that are just getting wetter and more widespread as the heat wave continues. There are thin spots so be aware and watch for rocks, grass and pavement. Conditions are quite good on the 3k and Armstrong with the good re-surface of skate. We are not able to refresh the classic track at this time. Skate Skiing will be best from about 9 until about 2 due to the cold snow temperatures overnight and the skate refresh .Crust cruising season is underway and quite good on the golf course. Get off the trail this morning and feel the freedom of cruising the smooth icy crust. As soon as it starts to break under you get off the crust and back on the trail (probably around 10:30 today) We can’t control the weather but the next few days should remain good. We’re making the best lemonade we can this morning by very lightly smoothing out the ruts on the 3k and Armstrong. The 5km loop trail is CLOSED until further notice but early crust skiing will be good if you make your way carefully out there. Skating will be good until mid-afternoon today then we strongly recommend changing to classic skiing after 2 pm in order to help protect and maintain the trails and prevent ruts from skating. Expect spring-like mixed conditions with soft melting surface in the sun and glazed in the shade. Keep your eyes forward and watch where you are going. Wax will be blue/violet or klister early then skin skis for kick. Violet/red for glide over the day with a chance of yellow wax late. Make sure you’re waxed and have some structure on your bases today to release the water surface tension. Be aware of icy patches in the parking lot and walkways. Walk with care in your ski boots and use the handrail on the stairs. We can wax or structure your skis and upgrade your gear as needed. Please no walking, dogs, running, cycling, driving or trespassing on the trails. As you need to take a physical and/or mental therapy getaway or a break from the news cycle we’re here for you every day. It will be a great afternoon to drop off your skis for a rejuvenating spa day so they’ll be ready for more spring skiing. Put on your sunglasses, touch up your sunscreen, snug those laces and head outside today! Stay hydrated, soak up Joy and Sunshine out on the trails, look out for icy bits, ski safe and be kind. We will still consider swimwear and pond skimming next week unless we get some more snow. Thank you for being part of our amazing community and reading this deeply into this final day of February trail report. Go for a ski and then drop in the store to say hi and visit for a few minutes. See you on the trails!
We strongly recommend stopping in the shop BEFORE you head out on the trails when we have these extreme Spring-like conditions. If you head out and assume you know the conditions, you could be quite surprised. We want you to have a great ski experience every day and we’re doing our best every day to make it happen. Everyone ski safe!
Our spring sale starts February 28th. If you’re reading this, you’re the first to know. All skis, boots, poles and clothing 30% off marked prices. High performance waxes (except Toko Jet) and iron-in waxes are 40% off. All sales are final. No returns or refunds. Limited to stock on hand. Get in soon!
