Close, but no cigar

I'm sorry, but we didn't get enough snow to hold practice on Monday.
Keep your fingers crossed that we get a good dump in March.  If it snows; we'll groom.

No relief in sight

... to this nasty weather.

The VFW is toast.  We will have to put practices 'on hold' until we get some snow.

If you happen to have a pile of snow on your land, and want to host a practice, let me know.

Forget to pick up your skis?

Some of us did (forget).  Pete is out of town, but we're trying to make arrangements for me to pick up the rest and bring them to practice on Monday.

I think there will be enough snow left for practice on Monday.  It doesn't look good after that.  Stay tuned.

Great skating, but please respect the trail this weekend

Pete is grinding away on the skis, getting them ready for skating.  He hopes to have them ready for you on Friday, but please call ahead of time.  (Bluedog 637-6993)

Warm weather means soft snow this weekend.  We don't groom when the snow is too warm and wet, since it collapses and leaves nothing but water-filled ruts.  Similarly, you should try not to ski on the groomed trails when you are leaving deep ruts.  The aftermath is often impossible to repair once it re-freezes and we can get out and groom again.  Try to get out first thing in the morning this weekend, and check to see if you are causing damage.

photo by Snowflake alumni Chris Jackson

The Back 9 is in absolute top shape for skating right now.  I did not try to renovate the tracks, so they are thin, wobbly and icy.  Please stay off the skate deck when it warms up and you leave deep ruts.

Warm Monday, then ???

We had nice conditions last week, and it looks good for Monday again.  Then a messy mix on Tuesday.  Hopefully we get some snow out of it.

This will be the last classical practice for Dan/GG's group.  Also, some of Thom/Dominic's group may switch to skating after Monday.  Coaches will make an announcement at the beginning of practice.  If you are switching, you should put your skis and poles in Dan's car after practice.  I will take the gear to Bluedog.  You will need to stop in there during the week and pick up shorter skis (waxed for skating) and longer poles.

Conditions are really good on the Back 9 right now - freshly groomed on Friday.  Get out and enjoy it.