Eagle Beach groomed for skate

Jan 4, 2019 | Eagle Beach

Eagle Beach was icy and full of frozen ruts and post-hole boot tracks, but the ginzu chopped up most of it Friday night. The result: there will be some fair skate skiing this weekend. We emphasize “fair” – there are some thin icy spots on the back...

Fresh groomed

Jan 4, 2019 | Montana Creek Kaxdigoowu Héen

Lots of smiles for the groomer today, thanks! Made two passes with the ginsu. Skate skiing is great, didn’t touch the classic track as it is well frozen in place. If you didn’t get a ski in during the day, get out under the stars!

Better than a Grilled Cheese sandwich

Jan 4, 2019 | Eaglecrest

Lower Track rolled and combed this morning at 8am. Results were variable. As the old Mexican Restaurant next to Foggy Mountain, Franciscos, used to have on their menu. “We may not be the Best, but we are different” If you stick to the sunny meadow loop...

Lower loop

Jan 3, 2019 | Eaglecrest

Very nice skating. Set for classic as well. Limited coverage so not everything is groomed.

Skier

Jan 3, 2019 | Montana Creek Kaxdigoowu Héen

Don’t be fooled by the freeze. Track is in great shape past the bridge. The first hill is a bit icy so you may choose to walk it (I didn’t). But the rest after the bridge is fast fun on sugary surface, but easy to get an edge into. The classic track was...

Wet but remarkably good

Dec 31, 2018 | Eagle Beach

Set both classic and skate track at Eagle Beach. Snow is wet and fast. Rain was light at first, but then started to pick up. If you don’t mind getting wet, there is still skiing to be had.