If it seems like winter is over it is NOT DONE for season pass holders! We have groomed perhaps half the time this month when overnight lows are sufficiently cold (40F with clear skies; colder with clouds). The past couple of days have been amazing and it looks like tomorrow April 28 we are likely to groom maybe 6k. The weekend forecast is a bit toasty but we are hoping to offer groomed skiing on May 1 for perhaps the first time ever!! Now you can bask in the satisfaction of holding a season pass this season (or wish you had) and buy next year’s season pass, which is good from May 1 to April 30, 2023, to cover your summer trail needs and next season’s skiing. The opportune time to show up varies from 730am to 10am depending on the freeze and the skies. The lodge is closed so no day tickets or rentals. Season passes can be purchased online.
SR-65
The entry below is for Big Mountain Pass/SR-65.
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
Hello and good morning. It is 29°F/-2° with 4″ of new snow. Wicked good skiing. This is the last weekend grooming our trails, so come on up.
Solitude Nordic
Good Morning! 23°F/-5°C at 0815. All trails groomed for classic and skating. Excellent skiing!
Solitude Nordic
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
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.
Solitude Nordic
All trails groomed. Beautiful corduroy on the skate lane and the classic tracks are straight and fast. 3″ new snow. 13° at 8am, high of 24° today.
Solitude Nordic
Good morning. It is 34°F/1°C at 0810. Snow is falling and all trails are groomed for classic and skate skiing.
Solitude Nordic
32°F/0°C at 0800. All trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Beautiful conditions!
Solitude Nordic
Hello y’all! 20°F/-7°C at 0820. All trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Beautiful snow and skiing.
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.
Solitude Nordic
Hello! 15°F/-9°C at 0815. All trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Beautiful day, beautiful conditions.
Solitude Nordic
Good morning! 14°F/-10°C at 0820. All trails groomed for classic and skate skiing. Beautiful skiing.