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The wind and 40 degree temps have eroded the field. While we could pull something off and snow is forecast before the event, the decision was made to push back to the alternate date, Sunday, Feb. 25th. We are open and the weekend will have good skiing.

Couple more last night and a few more coming overnight. Our forecast…an inch here and another there …but the skiing today was very good and it look like this trend will continue.

Just spoke to the guys who have been out rolling all day. This was a very light snow and it is cold so very hard to pack. We are rolling with the back pans up so the groves that the roller leave fill with drifting snow. This recapture system works well in the fields. North… Continue reading 6-8 inches fell overnight.

3 to 5 inches by Tuesday AM. Often, that forecast for the region results in more snow on the area the local weather forecasters call the “Mountains.” In our humble opinion, 1000 feet of elevation over Lake Erie does not constitute a mountain. However, as the leading edge of the Chautauqua Ridge, this glacial feature… Continue reading Weather Forecast for the “Mountains.”

We are lucky to have what we have. Lost the field yesterday. Telling our season pass holders to bring rock skis because places like Practice Field top will be gone later. Still white in the woods so we will retain much of the woods base through today. The rental shop is closed. Forecast is 1… Continue reading Sunday, January 28th

Our season pass regulars were out yesterday and today with “pretty good”skiing. The woods base is firm with a few inches of fresh snow. The field is open but just. Tomorrow is a warm up and after is a “we’ll see” in small print. Be hopeful, Winter is not over!

This means miles of snow covered trails with a few sketchy pieces between. Tomorrow will be better than Friday.

Great Day at Wilderness Lodge. More than 120 skiers and about 50 snowshoers gathered to negotiate the trails, laugh, meet old friends and reconnect within this wellness event sponsored by the Erie YMCA. Trails were snow packed and the warm afternoon was not ideal, but the event organizers and the participants were happy. Since then,… Continue reading We had the Quad Ski Race and then warming..but still snow in the woods

Snow held well today. Lots of people and more coming. The Quad Ski Race start time is 1:00 and we expecting a big turn out. Signs and turn markers are already set in the woods. The initial pass to dress up the course is done and we will be on it pre-dawn to finish dress.… Continue reading Sunday