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Picture taken today of the Peak Trail crossing on Weeks Valley Road. The forecast is for 5-9 inches between 7 pm Friday and 7 pm Saturday, with more snow possible at higher elevations near Lake Erie…the Lodge is that place…. We will begin grooming early tomorrow and continue into the day. When it comes that… Continue reading Open This Weekend!

As we write this, the temperature is nearing 60, the local weather forecaster is talking about snow coming and we are aware of a possible storm sweeping down from Wisconsin. We can still see snow in the woods . Regardless, here are some notes… we want to recognize the many volunteers who gave their time… Continue reading This could be it…the end of our ski season…maybe.

The report from some ski friends is that the skating is excellent! Photo of the Janes Family out skiing today! Peak Trail, High Road, Exclamation Point, Logging Road, Question Mark, K/C Cut, Swamp Fox, Roger’s Way, Cow Lane, Secret, Central Avenue all groomed and open… Tell your friends…

The AMBASSADOR VOLUNTEERS are a group of special Wilderness skiers who wear bright yellow arm bands to encourage skiers who need directions, advice on the best trails. . . to approach them for help. These awesome volunteers are willing to take time out of their own ski day to help others! Pictured below is Michelle… Continue reading Wilderness Recognizes Ambassador Volunteers

We have two sleds out working to blend in the additional snow which fell overnight. Per our normal routine they will concentrate Lodge Side then move across the street. Grooming will continue throughout the day. We tend to forget that skiing is skiing. By that I mean, we used to put our skis on and… Continue reading Open Today

We had light snow flurries all day and they are still falling as I write. The Lodge side trails including Swamp Fox, Roger’s Way, Central Avenue, Cow Lane and everything but the top of the Practice Field have been top dressed…meaning teeth down to chew up the hard stuff and mix it with a bit… Continue reading Open Tomorrow

The storm went south so at least we did not get more rain. Currently, we are under a winter storm watch with snow predicted. The base is here and we need some fresh snow to soften it up… So closed today. We will repost later this afternoon.

The good news is we still have snow. Along the road at the bottom of the hill below the lodge, it is bare. In the past, we have had people driving form Pittsburgh without seeing a snowflake. Two and a half hours later they are thinking about finding me and having a talk…then they drive… Continue reading Wait till Friday…