Fast

Montana Creek classic track fast this morning. Coasted almost all the way from the groom equipment to the bridge. Rain alot lighter there than here on the island.

Montana Ck. grooming?

Pulling on my dry suit right now (about 8) to go and take a look. Not optimistic but will give it a go. The river of rain appears to have washed into Juneau. Will post afterwards if I make it out. If no word someone should come and throw me a life preserver!

Weather watchers why worry

Rumors of atmospheric river arriving with the New Years Eve Ball Drop stimulated the Montana Creek crowd, they were legion.Skate lane was good. The best diagonal track is on the left, the groomer reset the right before the bridge, then set only skating. Want more...

Lower Loop Icy

Lower loop still very icy for beginners. Ice packed hills until I got to the northern most straightaway on the meadow loop. Fun, but painful!

Lower Loop very icy

A beautiful day on the lower loop but very icy conditions. Scott did a great job grooming with limited snow. Temp about 26 F so everything is firm & icy & very fast, great for skiers with strong skills but probably not good for beginners.

Eaglecrest nordic report hotline

Call 790-2000 x3 for the latest Eaglecrest nordic trail conditions. We will continue to post here as well. Eaglecrest will work with groomers to provide as much current information as possible.

Lower loop groomed

Scott groomed about 4 km on the lower loop for skate skiing this morning. Early season conditions.

Soft and wet

The snow is moist and fast. It was 32 and sprinkling at 9am. JT, (Campground), may be the better groomer, but MC may have slightly better conditions today.

Eaglecrest lower loop groomed

Scott groomed the skate lane on the lower loop this morning. He left the classic track alone – it is a little rough and he didn’t think he could improve it. The first km of the upper Forest trail from the start to the meadow is closed. The lower section of...