Tuesday Haiku:
Drizzle from the sky,
Go out early, back early,
Save the trails day.
It is going to be a warm moist nordic ski day on our ~8km of open trails! Starting out at 37F this morning with a cloudy very light drizzle on the trails. We did not regroom the 3k “Community Loop”, the 5km loop and Armstrong last night to help save the trail surface in the warm temperatures. The crew did not reset the classic track due to snow depth. The classic tracks remain good with a few obvious gaps. The classic may be a bit icy early in places where the sun hit it yesterday but will soften up early. The skate is firm on top but will get very soft through the day. There are a few thin spots out there so ski with awareness and avoid the grassy spots. It’s a purple/red wax day at White Pine Touring.
Skiing might become quite soft by afternoon today so we recommend classic as the choice from mid morning on.
Please stay off the golf course and other trails unless you’re on skis. Help us remind walkers and dog walkers that there are great options nearby like Round Valley, Basin Rec and Willow Creek rather than tracking through the fresh grooming. The Farm Trail and Dog Loop remain CLOSED. Red beanies are recommended and be cautious, it can be icy out on the sidewalks and pathways.
The shop and trails are OPEN 9-5 today offering lessons, trail passes, gear sales, waxing service, rental skis and snowshoes. Drop off your skis for a spa treatment after you wrap up for the day. Join us for classical snow dances, offerings to Ullr today. The snow bunnies may be sheltered indoors with a cup of tea by the end of the day.
TOKO Wax Clinic this Saturday at 3:30 pm at the Nordic Center. Learn the basics of ski base and skin care from our experts. $10 cover charge and discounts on wax and accessories after the clinic. Also a prize drawing for a lucky attendee.
Please do not walk, cycle or run on the Nordic Trails. Please do not walk your dogs and let them poop on the nordic trails. We work very hard to provide a quality ski experience for our paying customers and walking yourself and your dogs on the trails could be considered trespassing and violates municipal code. Round Valley, Willow Creek and Basin trails all offer exceptional options for taking your dog, yourself or your bicycle out.
