Eaglecrest lower loop is just fine

Yes, the lower loop is a bit soft and has not been perfectly compacted yet, especially when compared with the other tracks around town that have a hard base (campground-pavement, lake-hard ice, Montana Creek-hard dirt road). But it is beautiful on the lower loop with...

Lower Loop is marginal

We just returned from the Lower Loop. It is still too soft for decent skating. The track is torn up in many places as it always is before compacting is complete. The classic track is nice, though the track is too soft for good poling. The loop needs to be further...

Eaglecrest lower loop is delicious

So. Much. Snow. Really excellent classic skiing, not so great for skate skiing right now. Rumor has it that it might be groomed on Sunday. I will try to post early if they do.

Eagle Beach groomed evening 2/23

Eagle Beach is groomed for skate and classic Friday night. The snow was fairly wet and is somewhat thin back in the trees, but all of the track is still very skiable and groomed up nicely. With colder overnight temperatures, the snow will set up well overnight; the...

Eaglecrest lower loop looks good

Eaglecrest lower loop looks good for classic and skate. It is not “officially” groomed, but they have been compacting it and set a classic track the other day, so it looks pretty darn good from my perspective. Come ski some new terrain!

Montana

Managed to roll the track. Ginzu couldn’t handle heavy wet and deep snow. No classic track. Hopefully snow will set up so ginzu will be able to set classic track Saturday.

Campground and lake groomed

Scott groomed the campground and lake for skate and classic skiing. The campground was in pristine condition this morning, but got a little trampled by the Gastineau school groups. No problem! The lake is also in great shape and has sun!