Nordic Pulse

Spring Skiing Conditions:

Now that March has arrived, we like to mention the unique trail conditions that can be present this time of year. Best skiing will be found on freshly groomed trails (from the late afternoon/evening/overnight grooming shift). Remember to check the timestamps for each trail on the report below.

Expect faster trails in the morning and early afternoon with slowing conditions and stickier snow in mid-afternoon. Even if temperatures remain cold ish, if the sun is out, it has enough heat to slightly melt the top surface layer of snow starting in mid-afternoon. Upon freezing overnight, this does NOT cause the trails to turn to ice but does create a surface layer of crusty snow for the following day which can be abrasive to kick wax, though it also creates a very fast skate deck. This crusty snow will soften by late afternoon and glide will diminish. Rinse and repeat the next day. Watch for transition between areas in the shade and areas exposed to the sun. 

Over several days, this will eventually ice the trails, but our plan is to groom again before we get to that point, as long as conditions allow.