Nordic Pulse

Monday 18-Nov'24 

The Dog Trails were given some attention Monday afternoon. With minimal traffic due to the Barking Lot being closed until  Monday evening, the tracks should have firmed up nicely by Tuesday morning, ready to be packed down by the patter of little paws. Dogonit should be decent skating, it has seen repeated trips with the roller and snowmaster.

Speaking of paws, 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.

The trail to avoid, or to be extra careful on is Sun Dog. There are some sharp rocky bits that will turn your top-of-the-line skis into rock skis in an instant. Your first lap will tell you where those sections are.

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.  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.