In addition to the three inches of snow overnight, we received lake effect snow showers more on than off all day. Three sleds were moving constantly so we managed to get the Lodge side in good shape including some afternoon tracks. The Peak Trail was opened as was the High Road, Exclamation Point, Loggin Road… Continue reading Evening
Author: Roger Janes
Bombogenesiscally Speaking…We’re skiing..Yea!
Three inches of good packing snow fell overnight. When mixed with our base, the skiing will be back to mid season form. Just watch the Buffalo group predicted.
Here it comes
Old news
Nick called in to say that things were better than he expected. There is a wash out at the bottom of the field. One area near the main trail is still wet. The other trails are grooming well and will be viable. We are only working lodge side now.
Guys are going out now
We waited for the temperature to get below 32. They are going out to break the top surface and do some leveling. When they return, we will post again.
7:40 report
Those of you who have skied here many years will recognize this report. We have a few open patches in the field and the woods are white. It is just above freezing and we will be going out at 9 to begin working the trails. Will report again after 10.
Holding the base.
We had lots of warm wind and showers, but have held the base. As of now, our plan is to get onto the network in the morning working in the lodge side. We will groom down the middle and return later to set track on one side. It is our plan to allow time for… Continue reading Holding the base.
Roads here are ice.
We will remain closed today. The road conditions are dangerous and we opted for the safety of our skiers.
Solemn Event (sort of)
But first…the trails are in great shape with wide skate lanes and set track. The New York side is now groomed. We will be open Monday following Christmas. After thousands of miles going around in circles on the lodge trails, it is with deep regrets and a certain appreciation for a life well lived that… Continue reading Solemn Event (sort of)
New News
For the past several years, we have used equipment from Yellowstone Track System. The same groomers used in 3 of the last 4 Olympics. We have just order a new piece, the 84 Inch groomer with another track setter. We will set the new one up with double track which will allow us to set… Continue reading New News