SR-65

Groomed for skate and classic to the first switchback this evening. The first mile or so is thin but firm. Don’t go Klaebo on it and you’re unlikely to hit pavement, with one exception: The usual thin area on a … Continued

The entry below is for Big Mountain Pass/SR-65.

Groomed for skate to the first switchback. Classic set to the implement area and looks stellar. Should be “just right” mid-morning. Caution advised at the mild crest several hundred yards from the gate. Otherwise, lots of snow up there. Check … Continued

Two snowmobiles and two ATV’s with tracks were used in a seven hour session to work the historic snow pack today. Classic set to the restroom and is skiing well. Groomed for skate to the first switchback. Skied it and … Continued

It has never taken two grooms to get to the first switchback. The amount of snow yesterday was the most ever down low and very difficult to manage. Early this morning, the skate lane was improved and classic set to … Continued

We thought it would be a nice simple groom today. Sunday night storm added 20 inches or so! Very challenging conditions! Groomed for skate to the restrooms. It is a rough skate track. Hope to improve the quality tomorrow morning. … Continued

Groomed to Big Mountain pass for skate and classic. It was unseasonably cold in the morning with few folks out. The boiler plate skate lane, even down low, couldn’t be penetrated significantly even using full teeth. However, it groomed nicely … Continued

Groomed for skate and classic to the first switchback above Affleck Park. The heavy snow packed well and groomed nicely, but the classic lane was a bit ill defined in places below the restroom. Only one skate skier left descending … Continued

SR65 (aka East Canyon Hwy) groomed for skate and classic this morning. Groomed up nicely.

Pre-Grooming Report – Weather forecast looks to be pleasant tomorrow. Paul and I plan for an early morning groom of SR65 tomorrow. Rain and sun do funny things to our snowpack this time of year! So earlier ski might be … Continued