Trail conditions remain about the same. Yesterday's grooming produced a thin layer of loose granular snow over a firm icy base. It is skiable, but definitely challenging and not nearly as enjoyable as skiing on the powder snow we had just over a week ago. Adding to the challenge today is the temperature: it's -18 outside.
I mentioned in yesterday's post that I have some mechanical issues with the ATV that pulls the grooming equipment. One of the bogey wheels that guides the rubber track on the bottom of the ATV came off while I was grooming yesterday. The bearings of the wheel seized up and the wheel couldn't turn anymore, so it broke off and I found it lying on the trail when I came by for a second pass. This was after I had already replaced 2 of these wheels earlier in the morning. I managed to finish up and get home without that wheel, but I'm reluctant to do any further grooming, in case I get stranded somewhere on the trails. I may try some limited grooming close to home today, to see if I can create some additional loose granular on the trail surface. This will only be on central trails.
If you come to ski today, please be aware that these conditions are difficult. Only very good skiers should attempt skiing today.
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