Eaglecrest = greased lightning

Whoa! Warm temps and a groomed trail make for fast conditions! Tired of cold weather classic skiing? Try skate skiing on the Eaglecrest nordic trails and enjoy the ride. Groomed daily through Monday for skate and classic. Some wind blown debris on track but nothing...

Nice skating today.

The lower loop was nicely groomed for skating. Classic track still has a bit of roughness due to the malady of the track setter.

Powder and more powder

No matter when or how the Eaglecrest nordic trails are groomed, you should bring your classic skis to blaze a trail through the fresh snow that will be falling all day. Better yet, go powder skiing!

Minus two at Eaglecrest, still no wind

Minus two degrees on the lower loop today. Still no wind. A vigorous ski with plenty of warm clothes and maybe some hand warmers should do the trick. Your bases will feel like sandpaper if they are not glide waxed for the cold. Midday sun in the meadow is nice....

No high winds on Eaglecrest lower trails yet

The high winds did not reach the Eaglecrest lower trails yesterday and so far today there are no strong winds at the base. It is very cold – six degrees at the moment. Trails groomed for skate and classic. Classic track is still a bit sketchy but skiable. Skate...

Eaglecrest grooming a bit late today

Due to last night’s heavy snowfall the Eaglecrest groomers are running a bit behind this morning but trails will be groomed for skate and classic soon. Eaglecrest road is in great shape compared to N Douglas Hwy.
Happy New Year from Eaglecrest!

Happy New Year from Eaglecrest!

Nordic trails were groomed this morning and are now covered in soft new snow. Skiing is delightful even when you can’t see the tracks. Classic works best in new...

Eaglecrest trails groomed this morning

The groomers did a great job this morning on the Eaglecrest nordic trails, and then they were buried under inches of soft new snow. Skate skiing was still very fun in the morning, but the snow became just a little deeper and heavier in the afternoon. The classic track...