Conditions

We talked about John from Utah a couple of days ago. He is now one of our newest season pass holders and will be around for an additional three weeks. We believe skiing at Wilderness may have had some bearing on this. Say hi to John if you see him on the trails. Also, he… Continue reading Meet John fromUtah.

We wish all the best to you and your family in the coming year. Yesterday, we had a major lake effect snow event and it was all we could do to stay ahead of it. The majority of Lodge side trails, the Peak trail and A Frame were tight when we stopped at dusk. Today… Continue reading New Year’s Eve

Two of these three things have nothing in common. There are those who are sometimes mired in the minutia. “How much snow do you have?”, becomes “Exactly how much snow fell in the last twenty four hour period?” Our reports tend to go something like “Sking is good or we’re open but…” This system works… Continue reading Critical Analysis, Measurable and Definable Data, and Wilderness Lodge Reports.

We have had several conversations with a skier from Utah who was in the region for the holidays. He brought his skis, wax, etc and has skied almost every trail this week. Yesterday, he told us that he is looking into changing his flight, He said that the current conditions here are better than where… Continue reading Friday, Dec. 29

10:00 skating set up on Practice Field and Swamp Fox. Three sleds running. Rolling the four-five inches from last night. Will be setting track within the next half hour. Translation: Constant Improvement! Worth the trip!!

Erie got pounded over the holiday. We got our share, and worked all day yesterday to get things open. There was about four inches of fresh snow this morning. Today is Catch Up and Keep Moving Day!! Ski conditions will improve as we get repacked. Enjoy the day!

We wanted to give you a point of reference regarding the depth of snow 4PM Christmas…unfortunately did not have a ruler close by. At a later time, we will measure the device shown above…and inform you accordingly. Suffice it to say, that is not in a drift, and the video below will show what just… Continue reading Merry Christmas

The National Weather Service in Buffalo is now issuing a warning for our region. By Wednesday, they are calling for “snowfall that will total three feet along and just east of the Chautauqua Ridge.” We are the leading edge of that ridge with a thousand foot elevation over Lake Erie. it will be a White… Continue reading Christmas-Lake Effect Snow Warnings

We have held the snow, however, it has been boiler-plate. While a few flakes are expected on the next couple of day, we will wait till the day after Christmas to reopen. Starting on Christmas Eve, snow is predicted eleven of the following twelve days! With the current base, we should see Great Holiday Season… Continue reading December 22nd. It’s white, But..Closed till after Christmas.

We know. It’s that time of year; shopping, wrapping, more wrapping, the occasional Christmas cookie and dare I say it ………Egg Nog. You’re busy. But we have the Lodge side waiting with our first set track of the season and a few miles of wide skate lanes. What is the value of an hour out… Continue reading Did I mention, we’re open and it’s really good…