Day 40 of skiing this season.
Trail conditions remain poor to fair, as we have not had any new snow since last weekend's melt and re-freeze. Downhill sections should be skied with extreme caution. Only expert skiers should tackle the trails under these conditions.
Friday, 31 January 2020
Thursday, 30 January 2020
January 30 - more of the same
Today is Day 39 of skiing.
I'm getting tired of writing the same thing every day. Please read yesterday's post; nothing has changed.
I'm getting tired of writing the same thing every day. Please read yesterday's post; nothing has changed.
Wednesday, 29 January 2020
January 29 - more of the same
This is Day 38 of skiing this season.
Conditions on the trails remain the same as they have been for the past couple of days: poor to fair. It is possible to ski, but not enjoyable because the trails are very icy. Extreme caution should be used on downhill sections. It's very difficult to control speed and direction.
One bright spot is that the temperature is trending cooler - closer to where it should be at this time of year. The next significant snowfall in the forecast is next Tuesday and Wednesday. We will have to wait and see if it materializes. Until then, trail conditions will remain very challenging.
Conditions on the trails remain the same as they have been for the past couple of days: poor to fair. It is possible to ski, but not enjoyable because the trails are very icy. Extreme caution should be used on downhill sections. It's very difficult to control speed and direction.
One bright spot is that the temperature is trending cooler - closer to where it should be at this time of year. The next significant snowfall in the forecast is next Tuesday and Wednesday. We will have to wait and see if it materializes. Until then, trail conditions will remain very challenging.
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
January 28 - still in the doldrums
Today is Day 37 of skiing this season.
Conditions remain the same on our trails. It's possible to ski, but not much fun because of the ice. I would rate the conditions as Poor to Fair. It's not too bad on the level sections, but downhill sections are especially challenging (scary).
I do NOT recommend skiing here today.
Conditions remain the same on our trails. It's possible to ski, but not much fun because of the ice. I would rate the conditions as Poor to Fair. It's not too bad on the level sections, but downhill sections are especially challenging (scary).
I do NOT recommend skiing here today.
Monday, 27 January 2020
January 27 - be cautious
I'm going to say today is a skiable day, so it's Day 36 of skiing this season.
I've been out skiing this morning, and it's possible, though not good. We received about 1 cm of new snow yesterday and overnight; just enough to create a tiny soft cushion between your skis and the icy crust below. Adding to the challenge is the fact that the temperature is currently -1 and is predicted to hit 0 later today, so waxing will be difficult and glide will probably not be good.
Conditions are difficult, and skiing here today should only be attempted by expert skiers.
I will try some grooming later this morning, to see if I can make things any better.
I've been out skiing this morning, and it's possible, though not good. We received about 1 cm of new snow yesterday and overnight; just enough to create a tiny soft cushion between your skis and the icy crust below. Adding to the challenge is the fact that the temperature is currently -1 and is predicted to hit 0 later today, so waxing will be difficult and glide will probably not be good.
Conditions are difficult, and skiing here today should only be attempted by expert skiers.
I will try some grooming later this morning, to see if I can make things any better.
Sunday, 26 January 2020
January 26 - We're closed.
Today is not a ski day. Yesterday's predicted snowfall did not happen. Instead, we had rain with a temperature of about +2 most of the day. Overnight, the temperature has dropped to just below 0, and the snow has frozen into an icy crust.
My grooming equipment is not able to deal with ice. The trails will be dangerous today, so please do not come here skiing.
If we can get a minimum of 7 or 8 cm of new snow, then what we have on the ground now will make an excellent firm base. But until that happens, ski conditions are going to be poor.
My grooming equipment is not able to deal with ice. The trails will be dangerous today, so please do not come here skiing.
If we can get a minimum of 7 or 8 cm of new snow, then what we have on the ground now will make an excellent firm base. But until that happens, ski conditions are going to be poor.
Saturday, 25 January 2020
January 25 - Not a ski day
Today is not a day for skiing.
I skied a little bit first thing this morning, but it was not enjoyable. There was rain, and the temperature remained above freezing overnight. Current temperature is +1, with some light drizzle. The snow pack has softened and settled and is now tending toward slush. It would be better for the trails if skiers stayed off them today. Please don't come skiing, until temperatures have dropped and we've had some new snow.
I skied a little bit first thing this morning, but it was not enjoyable. There was rain, and the temperature remained above freezing overnight. Current temperature is +1, with some light drizzle. The snow pack has softened and settled and is now tending toward slush. It would be better for the trails if skiers stayed off them today. Please don't come skiing, until temperatures have dropped and we've had some new snow.
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