Nordic Pulse

We got teased with a couple of flurries last night and temperatures got just below 30 degrees making the trails firm and fast this morning, with temps not expected to get too far above freezing today. The best skiing is still from the northern terminus down to the Campground Loop and south of Swamp Creek Loop down to the turnaround at the bridge before Stonewater Loop. There is still a small ribbon of snow to make it to the road crossing without having to take skis off. Ginzu's were used last night making skate passes on all of our open trails except Grizzly Mtn. and we are still hopeful for some more snow that could be coming this weekend..

OPEN TRAILS: Everything north of the creek crossing at Stonewater Loop, except the southern side of Grizzly Mtn.

CAUTION AREAS: On the way to the road crossing there is just a sliver of snow left that can be used to get past a large exposed area in the trees. There is also a 2 foot wide melt out that has 2 PVC pipes to help fill the gap. Just after the road crossing are 2 bare driveways on the way to the Swamp Creek Loop which is showing a few more bare spots on the southern parts of the loop. Grizzly Mtn. is now a 2 way trail and there are a couple of narrow and exposed spots.

PARKING LOTS:  The OSPREY LODGE TRAILHEAD at the main entrance of Thousand Trails is our last remaining access point to the trails.

Just a reminder, the PVNT youth practice will be up at the Osprey Lodge Trailhead between 3:30-5:30pm this afternoon.

TOUR de PLAIN UPDATE: Race #4 is going to be part of our Washington Nordic Cup race on Sunday, February 22nd, which because of current snow conditions, is going to be hosted at the Stevens Pass Nordic Center. It will be a classic Master's event with a start time of 12:00pm. More information and registration can be found by clicking HERE.

TRAIL DAY PASSES ARE DISCOUNTED TO $15 and can be purchased HERE, and as always, kids ski free, but they also need an online PASS.