Same as it ever was. Sled packed and rolled the Upper Spruces Loop and the Lower Spruces Loop, and sled packed Jordan Pines. With more snow on the way, decided to not set the classic today. We will get to that after the storm cycle. Snow is kind of heavy and sticky, should be fun out there. Make sure to check the weather and road conditions before heading up. Sushi Scale: Futomaki
Fairview
This is actually a non-grooming report. I have been to the track this morning and there is some new (very wet) snow on top of a soft base from yesterday’s compaction efforts. Impression is that grooming today would not produce great results nor is the skiing going to be good until temps drop. Moreover, what was coming down already was more of a drizzle as opposed to snow. Decision, maybe overly conservative, is to wait until it cools significantly to do the next grooming. Weather pattern has not been cooperating lately!
Jeremy Ranch
Good Morning,
The last few days have been awesome for snow and this will continue through Monday. Unfortunately during our groom today our groomer was sinking down to the grass and cart path. The warm temperatures have turned the snow to slush and wouldn’t create a great skiing experience. We need to continue receiving snow and for colder temperatures. We will evaluate the track again Sunday Morning and look to open early as possible. Thank you for your patience as we try to start off the season with great skiing.
Our Jeremy Ranch Nordic Night is just around the corner. Wednesday, January 8th we will be hosting an evening loaded with Nordic activities. Starting at 5:00pm we will have a TOKO wax clinic with Jason Travis, followed by an Atomic Product Showcase and Fittings with Sandy Brown. The evening will conclude with a Q and A with Olympian Taylor Fletcher. This will be a great way to kick off the Nordic season and get you ready for a fantastic ski year. It is complimentary to attend!! We look forward to seeing you on January 8th!!
A reminder for all Nordic skiers we will be having our annual free ski day on New Year’s Day. The Nordic Center will be closed but please enjoy the track and the start of a new year!
“Snowflakes are one of nature’s most fragile things, but just look what they can do when they stick together.” – Vesta Kelly
Have a great weekend,
Jeremy Ranch Nordic Center
Mountain Dell
Nope. A half inch of rain Friday has made for a wet mess that was ungroomable Saturday morning. Will continue to watch and open something as soon as it is possible.
White Pine
The holiday miracle continues! 10+km open for skiing. The trails and trees are sheathed in snow. We’ve received about 8″ of snow in the last 72 hours. The wind last night was pretty invigorating but moved some snow around under the trees. The 5km and 3km loops are being groomed and track set this morning, Armstrong trail after that. Armstrong was packed and groomed yesterday but ski with extreme care on the hills and downhill curves. WIth the expected snow coming and going during the day, classic skiing will be very good, skate will be a bit harder on the soft fresh surface.
Wax will be important today to keep from sticking. It will be cold when snowing then warming up and transforming to sticky between the snow showers. Red wax for grip and glide and at a minimum, a good universal liquid on your classic skis, especially on your fishhscale skis (tip to tail). We will be open from 9am to 5pm today. With the extra terrain, we have dropped the directional skiing, but please be kind, ski to the right and pass with care. The track surface should be quite soft and creamy today, like a great cappuccino.
Best skiing will be with your family and friends all day today. Be aware of thin spots and cart paths under the surface. You must have a trail pass purchased and displayed to access our trails. Everyone please ski with style and share the trail with Joy! Smile, greet the hardworking staff and your fellow skiers and keep an eye out for snow bunnies. Thank you for being part of our amazing community! Ski safe and enjoy the day!
“Snow floated down every once in a while, but it was frail snow, like a memory fading into the distance.” – Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Our first Toko wax clinic of the season is Friday January 3rd at 3:30pm at the Nordic Center. Learn basic glide wax and skin ski care from our experts. $10 fee and discounts on wax products after the clinic. Also a drawing for a pair of Rossignol ski poles!
We have a couple of spaces left in our Monday morning Women’s Skate Clinic series starting in January. You can book online or give us a call at the Nordic Center to register.
Solitude Nordic
Good morning! 29° F this morning. 4″ overnight. All Lake Flat Trails groomed for ckassic and skate skiing. Winter Storm Warning in effect with heavy snow falling at 0800.
Spruces
Finally some snow. Last nights storm left a decent amount of snow for the morning. Sled packed and rolled all of the Upper Spruces Loop and the Lower Spruces Loop, and even got over to sled pack Jordan Pines. The classic track is gone and we will have to wait till after the storm cycle to reset it, but hopefully this will be enough snow to truly get everything up and running at Spruces. Make sure to check the road conditions before coming up and be safe out there. Sushi Scale: Sushi Burrito
Millcreek
Groomed and set track this morning
White Pine
Famine to feast! On the Latte scale it’s a flat white with extra foam.
We had nearly 6″ of fresh snow yesterday afternoon and evening. Snowing again this morning. We will be open from 9am to 5pm today. CLOCKWISE SKIING TODAY ON THE 3km “Community Loop”. THIS MEANS GOING TO THE LEFT AS YOU ENTER THE TRAIL. We have changed to directional travel to reduce potential conflicts on the narrow sections of trail. Surfaces will be soft this morning with excellent classic skiing all day. An increasing covering of snow on the trails this morning and the weather service says heavy snow midday. The track surface should be quite soft and creamy today and will be a bit more wintery as the day progresses. Start the day with your blue wax for kick and skate glide. Fresh groom this morning, Best skiing will be with your family and friends all day today. The 5 km “Pond Loop” is rolled and will have track set today. A work in progress since it was grass and pavement in many areas before yesterday morning. Be aware of thin spots and cart paths under the surface. You must have a trail pass purchased and displayed to access our trails. Everyone please ski clockwise and share the trail with Joy and good spirits as you prepare for your fitness resolutions. Smile, greet the hardworking staff and your fellow skiers and keep an eye out for snow bunnies. Thank you for being part of our amazing community! Ski safe and enjoy the day!
We have a couple of spaces left in our Monday morning Women’s Skate Clinic series starting in January. You can book online or give us a call at the Nordic Center to register!
“Snow floated down every once in a while, but it was frail snow, like a memory fading into the distance.” – Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
Our first Toko wax clinic of the season is Friday January 3rd at 3:30pm at the Nordic Center. Learn basic glide wax and skin ski care from our experts. $10 fee and discounts on wax products after the clinic. Also a drawing for a pair of Rossignol ski poles!
Soldier Hollow
We have beautiful new snow! 2-3 new inches overnight, and still coming down! We rolled out our sprint loop, so new terrain, yippeee! Please note on our website the times the trails will not be open to the public on Saturday afternoon, Monday and Tuesday morning.
Solitude Nordic
Good morning. At 0800 it is 22°F and snowing. 5″ new snow overnight. All Lake Flat Trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Snow is expected throughout the day, so earlier skiing will be better than later.
Fairview
Received 1-2″ of snow this morning. A good start but probably not enough to make it safe to groom given lingering bare spots. So the plan is to hope Friday brings a few more inches and grooming safely can resume with no risk of tearing up grass or bare ground. Fingers crossed….
Millcreek
Groomed this morning. Received a couple of inches of new snow throughout the trail. Did not set classic track
Jeremy Ranch
Good Morning,
We hope everyone had a great Christmas! We received about 2 inches over Christmas. We need about 5-6 inches before we can start to groom the track and hope to receive that through tomorrow and Saturday.
We have fully transformed our Golf Shop and have all of our 2024/2025 Nordic apparel, skis, boots, poles and waxes out on the floor. Stop by to grab all of your Nordic gear for the upcoming season. Season passes, along with our 10-ski punch cards are now available for purchase. Come on in to the Nordic/Golf Shop and have a look around!!
Our Jeremy Ranch Nordic Night is just around the corner. Wednesday, January 8th we will be hosting an evening loaded with Nordic activities. Starting at 5:00pm we will have a TOKO wax clinic with Jason Travis, followed by an Atomic Product Showcase and Fittings with Sandy Brown. The evening will conclude with a Q and A with Olympian Taylor Fletcher. This will be a great way to kick off the Nordic season and get you ready for a fantastic ski year. It is complimentary to attend!! We look forward to seeing you on January 8th!!
Happy Boxing Day,
Jeremy Ranch Nordic Center
Soldier Hollow
Snowing! Maybe an inch so far and coming down steadily. Conditions are a bit weird what with the light freeze overnight, so we highly recommend classic.
White Pine
Happy Boxing Day from all of us at White Pine Touring Nordic Center. We will be open from 9am to 5pm today.
CLOCKWISE SKIING TODAY ON THE 3km “Community Loop”. THIS MEANS GOING TO THE LEFT AS YOU ENTER THE TRAIL. We have changed to directional travel to reduce potential conflicts on the narrow sections of trail. Please ski with Joy, kindness and make room for everyone. A light cover of snow on the trails this morning and until mid-morning today. The track surface should be quite nice today but remember it is a firm and icy track under the fresh snow. Skiing will be a bit softer on the trail as the day progresses. Expect a slower wintery surface to start the day with your blue wax glide. Fresh light groom this morning, but as much as we can, we’ll let the fresh sit on top in order to build snow depth. Best skiing will be with your family and friends all day today.
The 5 km “Pond Loop” remains closed, but we’ll be working to get it open soon if the forecast holds. Be very aware of thin spots and cart paths and big surface gaps. The 5km side is only for the intrepid and rock skis. You risk injury going out on the closed trail. You must have a trail pass purchased and displayed to access our trails. Everyone please ski clockwise and share the trail with Joy and good spirits as you burn off that extra cookie. Smile, greet the hardworking staff and your fellow skiers and keep an eye out for snow bunnies. Thank you for being part of our amazing community! Ski safe and enjoy the day!
We have a couple of spaces left in our Monday women’s skate clinic starting next week. You can book online or give us a call at the Nordic Center.
“Snow floated down every once in a while, but it was frail snow, like a memory fading into the distance.” – Haruki Murakami, The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle