MC 12-3-17 Update

Grooming completed at 0830. Froze overnight with 3/4″ of new snow (glue) on top. Was difficult to cut a classic track with good depth with a single pass. Didn’t have time to do more passes to increase depth of classic…..skating conditions are fast,...

Eaglecrest lower loop in rough shape

The lower loop is in rough shape after the last thaw-freeze cycle. The classic track is skiable, hard and fast. The snow on either side of it is rough frozen cat tracks where they tried to pack it, so there is little room to maneuver outside of the classic track and...

Montana is great

Montana Creek is outstanding for skate and classic today! Thank you groomers! I skated, but the classic tracks are in perfect shape. The temp is around freezing and warming, so not sure of the kick wax – maybe VR55 (?). No-wax skis may be a good choice...

skier

This is a belated thank you to Dave for his care of Montana creek yesterday… the skating was smooth, well, MINT!. Classic was set and firm but will soften with this precip. Thanks to all the groomers for your work on these trails. A heads up the Nordic Ski Team...

Eagle Beach Campground Groomed 12/01/2017

Hard snow, deep ruts and posthole footprints, but groomed up nicely with the ginzu for the most part. The ginzu did not want to turn, so I did wander a bit across the classic tracks. Also, beware of hole on the forest cut-off trail, got stuck there big time!