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Grooming has ended after 44 days this season. There is a ton of snow after the scant amounts in the first quarter mile. You will see mud slides above the restroom and below Affleck Park. If you venture beyond the first switchback, be cautious not to get taken out by one on a warm day. A section of road near MM7 (~1/3 mile above the second switchback) was taken out in a slide that hit the bottom of the canyon (summer trail above first switchback) in the late 70’s. This could easily be such a year. Stay safe, have fun and see you next season.

Solitude Nordic

Good morning. It is 20°F/-7°C at 0810. All trails groomed for classic and skate skiing and conditions are excellent. This is our last day of grooming the Solitude Nordic Center Trails this season. Thanks everyone!

Solitude Nordic

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All trails groomed for skate and classic. 18° at 8:30am, high of 25°.
Our last day of grooming will be this Sunday the 23rd. Come on up and close out a terrific nordic season with one last lap on our trails!

SR-65

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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 out the landslides just below Affleck and enjoy what will likely be the last groom of the season.

Spruces

Grooming at Spruces has now concluded for the season. It was an epic year. If you enjoyed the ski trail or have comments, email me at matthew.hales@usda.gov. Have a good spring!

Spruces

LAST DAY AT SPRUCES. We had a skiff of snow, groomed surprising well. Upper and lower loops groomed. I will be out with a table n the practice loop today with coffee and bagels. Stop by and have a bite. Please note, I have taken the signs and maps down for the year.

SR-65

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65 was given a fresh combing from the gate to the bathroom, 1.5 miles up the road, on Thursday afternoon. Hard refreeze overnight, so if not many users were on it Thursday evening as it was firming up, skiing should be OK Friday morning from about 10 A.M. until about 2 P.M. or so. Fast before that, slowing later. Complete coverage from the gate, classic track and fresh skate.