Mar 17, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Mendenhall lake on hold for grooming due to recent warm weather and rain. 1 to 2 inches of slushy ice a top 18 inches of hard ice. A crusty layer covers the watery mix. unable to groom at this time.Mar 15, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Had trouble seeing when snow showers came so things a bit crooked but groomed for skate and set new classic. A few inches new snow. BFMar 15, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Skied the ungroomed lake just before noon on no-wax nordic skis. Snow started to sticking to our skis as we finished, so wax up before you head out. An inch of fresh snow and no crowd when we left. Might be last day if the predicted rain comes!Mar 15, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
I’m waiting for a little snow to accumulate before grooming lake. May start about noon. BFMar 14, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
One skate lane pass done before I had to leave for a little while. Campground being groomed now. I will return to lake when CG is finished.Mar 12, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Winds are now calm at Mendenhall lake, Temperature 11f at 9:30 am. Grooming will start at 10:00 Am . Should start to warm up soon.Mar 11, 2023 | Mendenhall Campground, Mendenhall Lake
Skate track reset and classic has to wait until the track is warm enough to shape the snow – likely not until nearer the end of the week. I also did two passes on the lake and some wind remaining closer to the glacier. But it leveled out some of the windblown...Mar 11, 2023 | Mendenhall Campground, Mendenhall Lake
I’ll be grooming by 8AM and doing the campground first with some possible passes on the lake after that. Might even return later today to spruce up the campground mid day. The Stone GuyMar 10, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
0800AM Mendenhall Hall lake will not be groomed today, Friday March 10. NE winds are blowing 20-30 kts on the lake. The Juneau forecast is for NE winds gusting to 70kts downtown and of course in Douglas The camp grounds are protected and are being groomed at this...Mar 9, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Due to a mechanical issue, the lake will not likely be groomed today. Possible later this afternoon so check trail updates. Fred
Mar 9, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
But the CanAm threw a track before I could get to the skate lane. Watch out for groomer crew moving this equipment from the...Mar 9, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
I can not get to the lake until after a 9AM meeting but will likely be grooming from 10 – 12. Sounds like possible flurries this morning too so could be great. Will post after I groom. The Stone GuyMar 8, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Lake surface scoured by wind with resulting sastrugi. North south legs of loops covered by multiple low drifts, 6 to 10 inches high, spaced about every 32 1/4 feet. Inner lanes of loops very icy. Outer lanes groomed for skate. Machine can knock the crowns off the...Mar 7, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Mendenhall Lake excellent skiing this morning grooming was perfect. In the afternoon winds came up and it was a challenge to face the Wind. Mendenhall Lake to Dredge Lake was groomed for classic this afternoon looks very good and some what protected from the...Mar 5, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Mendenhall Lake and Camp ground Groomed for skate and classic. Dredge lake groomed for Classic. Some light wind at Mendenhall Lake with some drifting of snow but light.Mar 4, 2023 | Mendenhall Lake
Skating track groomed all around. Classic track only so-so but under clear blue sky, it’s good! Saturday 12 noon, js.
