Troy loop not ready for prime time

We went back to the upper loop Monday morning and explored the Troy Loop trail. Another adventure on classic skis. Snow is thin but skiable. One notable creek crossing in order to get to the nice snow on the slopes facing the Hilda drainage. We did not attempt the...

Eaglecrest upper loop has skiable snow

No grooming but the upper loop area has skiable snow. Scott and I skied in a rough classic track in the meadow behind the cabin but did not get back to the Troy Loop. Watch for wet spots beyond the meadow. Easy access on the road although there were so many rocks that...

Rumor has it…

…the lower loop is groomed! Some JNSC volunteers went up to shovel in some low areas Friday and Eaglecrest ran the piston bully to pack the lower loop and lay some corduroy. Upper Loop has even more snow and has been packed out by some intrepid skiers. Early...

GREAT skiing to be had!

There’s plenty of skier-cut track, and even more untracked powder, on the lower and upper loops. Watch out for rocks on the roughly-hardened northeast section of the lower loop meadow. Otherwise it’s smooth gliding all over the mountain!

There is snow at Eaglecrest

The nordic loops at Eaglecrest are well covered in cold, locked-up snow, with very little debris. If they end up being groomed, or if Wednesday or Thursday afternoons end up warm enough to slush up the crust, the loops should ski well later in the day.

Last day of groomed skiing

Morning is the best time for a firm, fast skate track on the lower loop. Upper loop stays in good shape into the afternoon. Party at the base of Ptarmigan starting at 11:30 with live music. Thank you Eaglecrest for a long wonderful season of skiing!

Freezing temps will make for good tracks

We had below freezing temps again last night so expect clean, firm tracks at Eaglecrest today. Upper and lower loop groomed for skate and classic. Skate track should be fun and fast! I will confirm conditions when I get up there this morning. This is the very last...
3-2-1 Get it now!

3-2-1 Get it now!

Upper and lower loops groomed for skate and classic. Tracks are clean and firm thanks to freezing overnight temps. Good crust cruising off groomed. Three days...

Eaglecrest trails groomed for skate and classic

Groomers are human and occasionally they get sick. The Eaglecrest groomer became ill last night so the nordic trails are being groomed later than usual. The lower loop classic track had some issues (tracksetter fell off in a few spots) and is a bit messy in places....

Snowing and blowing

Snowing and blowing hard at Eaglecrest. No chance for skate skiing. Classic skiing will work if you are willing to brave the wind and fresh snow. Expect all groomed trails to buried, with from snowfall or wind drift. Winter conditions on Eaglecrest Road. Stay...

Classic recommended due to soft snow

Skate skiing became difficult by noon due to soft snow conditions. I don’t expect that to change on Sunday. Classic skiing remains good all day, although be careful of the snow collapsing on the sides of the track. Spring ski conditions.

Eaglecrest trails groomed

The best skate skiing will be earlier in the day while tracks are still firm. Later in the day will bring spring conditions. Classic should be good all day. Upper and lower loop trails fully groomed. 33 degrees at base and snowing lightly.
Excellent tracks at Eaglecrest

Excellent tracks at Eaglecrest

Eaglecrest nordic trails nicely groomed for skate and classic. The snowpack is holding up well. Wet spring snow, base temperature just above freezing. Come up and enjoy the next to last weekend of groomed...