Nordic Pulse

Wednesday 21-Nov'24 

Some additional exploratory rolling was done with the ATV/roller combination Tuesday afternoon at higher elevations. The snow is a bit thinner, but we want to get it packed down, so we have a solid base, making it easier to do some decent grooming with the snowmobiles & the heavier implements after the next decent snowfall.

DANGER on Lynx: A large deadfall tree that was blocking Lynx (about halfway down, below the Ridge Runner intersection) was cut. The pieces are temporarily still blocking the trail, but you can manuvuer around them. A lot of sawdust mixed with snow: If you approach at out-of-control high speed, you may continue at the same speed, but your skis may not. Go slow, take care.

The trail to avoid, or to be extra careful on is Sun Dog. The sharp rocky bits will not even need a magic wand to turn your top-of-the-line skis into rock skis in an instant. Your first lap will tell you where those sections are.

DOGS: The Barking Lot was plowed Monday night, the gate is unlocked, and is now open for business. So DOGS: . . .paws off the non Dog Trails for the rest of the ski season.

WALKERS: Those of you that are still walking on the ski trails: it would be considerate of you to don your snowshoes and enjoy the snowshoe trails, or skis if you wish to use the groomed ski trails. Thank you for your consideration.

General Comment on Trail Conditions:  There is grass and some small brush showing here and there, not too many rocks or gravel.  And the odd snow snake to watch out for.  Paved trail sections groomed up quite nicely for skating.  No trackset on the paved trails until there is a bit more snow depth.

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In the Barking Lot, a happy sight

Groomed Dog Trails shone white in the light

With patter of paws

Through snow covered draws

Skiers smiled at the canine delight.