Mending the Mendy

Ran the skating lane near 11. Drilled 5 test holes for an out and back lane on the the lake. 6-8″ of hard ice, especially the last two inches. I set a baby loop but had amechanical problem with the Skandic, before I could fatten it and drag a bigger loop or set...

Lower Loop groomed for skate, no classic track

Most of the Lower Loop has been groomed for skate skiing. It is still early season conditions, the gravel trail has good coverage, some vegetation poking through in the meadows. The snowcat broke through the ice on a pond in the meadow and chewed up some mud, not...

fast and frozen

Touched up the skating lane this morning. Conditions are cold and frozen with a brisk north wind. Lots of sunshine and good skiing.

Skier

FREE! Nordic Skate style clinic, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2-3:30 p.m. Montana Creek trails. All levels with basic skate skiing skill already.

Lower Loop powder heaven

We just skied in a set of fresh classic tracks around the lower loop meadow in a foot of fresh powder. Snow on all the trees, filtered sun, and the big Nordic parking lot and EC road is nicely plowed. Head up with some nice wide touring skis before it gets windy...

Track set

An additional 3-4 inches fell at Eagle Beach since it was rolled yesterday morning. All trails were groomed and the classic track has been set. The sun is out and the snow is dry. There should be excellent conditions this weekend.

No Lower Loop grooming today

Sorry, a schedule conflict came up, so won’t be able to set a classic track today. Hopefully tomorrow. Should be excellent skiing at the campground and Montana Creek today.

Groomer

Plenty of snow, finished grooming with the roller and comb for skate skiing. Still snowing when I left, made several passes packing down the fresh snow. Did not get a classic track set Enjoy