Better today, warming temps should make a sweet spot mid-day. 3k pretty good all thing considered, 5k less icy still spots to ski with caution including where the hotel emptied the hot tubs next to the trail….. Ski aware and be safe. Please display your pass, practice distancing and mask up inside. Help us stay safe and open for you. a few new intermediate skis and poles arrived yesterday. act now if you’re seeking gear.
Mountain Dell
Hanging in there by the skin of out teeth. Thursday evening we groomed the course for skate, classic was left alone. The Main, Mitten, Upper Lollipop Loop, and Kid’s Cutoff were all groomed. There are a few avoidable bare spots, particularly on the Mitten. The course smoothed up nicely with a thin layer of corduroy. Conditions may start off icy tomorrow.
Fairview
Fairview track last groomed Tue 1/12 am. Classic track remains skiable (set 1/8) and skate lanes are excellent. All terrain open. We are cold at night and seeing a lot of sun in the day so; best time to ski is mid to late morning. If conditions allow, and I can improve the track, I may try grooming again Friday 1/15.
SR-65
Bill is going to groom 65 starting at 1p today for skate, with the goal of going all the way to the top. Classic is a bit too thin and bulletproof to attempt a refresh. Skate might be reasonable all afternoon, given the combination of big sunshine, warmth and a fresh pass.
Spruces
Scuffed up enough snow to make a decent loop with Milt’s, practice loops and pavilion loops. The rest is icy and “challenging”. Be careful.
Jeremy Ranch
2.5k Upper loop and 4.5k Lower loop groomed for skate. Classic lane was not reset due to firm snow conditions. Some thin spots on the hills but overall good coverage.
Mountain Dell
Mark and Nils worked it for hours this morning to lessen the most drastic effects of the 32 degree swing in 13 hours (51 at 3 P.M. to 19 at 4 A.M.) Skate will be passable as the day warms up, classic will be slick. Much coverage lost yesterday. Rock skis recommended. Main, Mitten, Kids’ Cut-off and Lollipop top were all groomed this morning.
White Pine
50 degree temps yesterday left a hard pack icy surface this morning. Ski with extreme caution through mid-day. 5k hard pack, thin, bare spots in places. unmarked hazards. 3k and Armstrong good with very hard pack/crust morning conditions, better in pm. dog loop ice, farm still closed. The weather report is not encouraging right now. Spring conditions?
Mountain Dell
CAUTION! We have had a 31 degree swing in the past 13 hours (51 yesterday to 20 at 6 A.M.) which has created extreme thaw/freeze conditions. A crew is working it now, but there is only so much they can do. Skiing will be very firm and challenging today. Skiing is not recommended before noon.
Jeremy Ranch
2.5k Upper loop groomed for skate and classic this morning. Some thin spots but overall good coverage. 4.5k Lower loop groomed for skate and classic this morning. Conditions are good with a few thin spots on hills.
White Pine
Small chance of snow today. Skiing remains great on 3k, 5k and Armstrong. Slightly warmer today should make for fast and fun skiing. Farm still waiting, dog loop still covered with large ice patch from irrigation problem upstream. Please display your pass. Getting a lot of ski repairs and grinds from other trail systems with less snow.. Be careful out there. Mask up and stay safe.
Mountain Dell
Main, Mitten, Boomerang, and Lollipop groomed for skate tonight. Existing classic track is holding up ok.
Should be a nice day of skiing tomorrow!
Spruces
Groomed the Upper, Lower, and Pavilian Loops this late afternoon. Set classic track on the Upper, Lower, and Practice Loop. Should set up nicely for skiing tomorrow. A couple of thin spots on the classic track, hopefully we get more snow soon. Have fun!
Jeremy Ranch
2.5k Upper loop groomed for skate and classic this morning. Some thin spots but overall good coverage. 4.5k Lower loop groomed for skate and classic this morning. Conditions are good with a few thin spots on hills.
White Pine
not quite as cold overnight. Track is holding up well given the historically slow snow levels. 3k, 5k and Armstrong still very good skiing. a few thinner spots to watch out for, but tracks are set and the skate lane is ready for action. Ski with caution and remember to display your pass! Masks continue to be required indoors and in gather areas. Please remember, a single layer buff or scarf is NOT a mask per health regulations. Please help us stay healthy and open all season long
Mountain Dell
Groomed Monday night: Main, Mitten, Kids Cutoff, Boomerang, and Lollipop. With no new snow and firm conditions classic track was not reset. The classic tracks are mostly holding up, but not have been reset in several days. The skate conditions should be good. Watch out for icy spots and have fun.