Nordic Pulse

The first morning of March is going to be firm and fast, so if you are thinking about when to sign up and race the Tour de Plain for the best conditions, now is the time!   Grooming happened last night before the temperatures dropped down into the high 20's after soaring into the 50's yesterday and today is also expected to jump up to around 50 degrees once the fog burns off.  

The SnoCat set skate and classic on the entire Beaver Creek Trail (minus the small section of Hot Tub Hill and the Hitching Post at Mountain Springs Lodge which got touched up with a ginzu.  Use caution there as Hot Tub Hill will be icy and has some bare spots showing, be prepared to walk that short hill.)  The SnoCat also set fresh skate and classic on Stonewater Loop, Swamp Creek Loop, Grizzly Mtn. and Clear Creek Loop.  Overall coverage is currently holding up pretty well, minus some thin spots in the trees and a few icy tree wells.  The Ginzu stayed in the south and set fresh skate and classic on the Meadow Loop, Mill Hill and the Sprint Loop.  (The access to Mill Hilll is open even thought the app shows that it is closed.)

Rowdy Coyote, Chainsaw Ridge, Cougar Run and Lumi Lane are currently closed until we get more snow and the Walk in Trailhead has a slight detour into the Sprint Loop area because of a melt out.

Use caution in the parking lots, they could be icy and micro spikes are recommended.  As the temperatures rise, be aware that they will start to get slushy, so use caution if in a low clearance 2wd vehicle.

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Tomorrow is the last day to support PVNT’s 2025 Junior National Skiers! 

PVNT is incredibly proud of our skiers who have shown outstanding dedication, grit, and commitment to their goals. This year, 10 PVNT skiers have qualified to join the Pacific Northwest division team traveling to Soldier Hollow to compete in the 2025 Cross Country Junior National races!

To support their journey, we are launching the 2025 PVNT Junior Nationals Fundraiser, running from February 16 – March 2, 2025.  CLICK HERE for more info.

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Today is day 2 the last event of our 5th Annual Tour de Plain! 🌟

Ready to take on an exciting Nordic ski challenge? The 2025 Tour de Plain is here again with our last event for skiers of all abilities!

📅 Event #3: February 28th - March 3rd
📍 Start/End: Osprey Lodge Trailhead

✨ Event Highlights:

• Timed Short Course (~5 km) or Long Course (15-18 km)

• Untimed Options available for a relaxed experience

• Choose classic or skate techniques

• Complete your course anytime during the 4-day window or join the Saturday Community Ski (9:30-11:30 AM)

💙 Support a Great Cause:
All proceeds benefit the Plain Valley Nordic Team and the ski education programs of Plain Valley Ski Trails (501c3 nonprofit).