Author Archives: matthew.hales@usda.gov

Good morning Spruces skiers. We have officially concluded grooming operations for the season. We have had warm temperatures all week and much of the ski trail has melted to pavement. Thanks to all the USFS staff, TUNA groomers and other … Continued

Good morning Spruces skiers. I groomed the Upper Loops this morning very thoroughly. There is still plenty of snow to ski all around Milt’s Loops as well as the Practice and Pavilion Loops. I also set classic, which is good … Continued

Good morning Spruces skiers. The season is coming to an end up here. Jordan Pines has melted out and we have concluded grooming over there for the year. The Lower Loops have also melted out in a few spots. We … Continued

Good morning Spruces skiers. The season is coming to an end up here. Jordan Pines has melted out and we have concluded grooming over there for the year. The Lower Loops have also melted out in a few spots. We … Continued

Good morning Spruces Skiers. Wow, about a foot or so of new snow at Spruces. Reed and I sled packed and rolled today. It is compacted a bit but needs to be worked on more, we will get it again … Continued

Got out and groomed this morning. Rain and warming temperatures are starting to have an effect on the ski track. There are some thin icy spots and pavement is showing on the Lower Loop. The Jordan Pines Connector is pretty … Continued

Good morning Spruces skiers. Wow. Over a foot of new snow today. Reed and I sledpacked and rolled all of Spruces and Jordan Pines today. Have fun!

Good morning Spruces skiers. We are getting a lot of snow up here! We sled packed and rolled all of Spruces and Jordan Pines today. The snow is still falling heavily as we are leaving, lots more to come.

Beautiful day at Spruces. Upper and Lower Loops groomed today. Pretty good sized piece of pavement showing on lower loop, be careful there. Sushi scale: 1 sheet of nori

Good morning Spruces skiers. Spruces Upper and Lower Loops groomed today. I attempted to reset classic with marginal results. Please be cautious skiing, we continue to lose snow. Parking curbs, rocks, pavement, fire rings, and other hazards are beginning to … Continued