All groomed up

I groomed the trails Thursday evening, so they should be in great shape on Friday.  I hope you can get out and ski this weekend.  Watch the weather - there is supposed to be a thaw coming. 

It will be best to get out early in the morning before the tracks soften up.  Grooming is usually not done when the temps are above freezing, since it can destroy the snow.  Same with skiers... be mindful that you don't go when its too warm and leave deep ruts.  I won't be able to groom again until after it cools off (Tuesday?)

Also, there is the Ski Jump Tournament at Snowflake this weekend.  It will be busy down there, parking may be limited, etc.  Keep your head up and stay out of their way.

Practice today (if you can make it)

I will try to groom before practice.  The tracks will be soft.

I don't know what the roads (and parking area) will be like.  Come if you can, and we'll go skiing.

The Good, The Bad and The Snowy

Good news: TC is groomed up nicely (the upper field is still a little thin in places).  There is more snow in the forecast. 

Bad News: Depending on the timing and amount of snow on Sunday night/Monday, it may be difficult to drive down for practice on Monday.  I suggest you bundle up and get out this weekend, just in case we have to skip practice on Monday.  Then it gets really cold.

Snow News: More is coming.  Get your Pepsi.

Bundle up and come out for practice

Check the weather forecast and dress warmly, with lots of layers.  Face masks and mittens may be the way to go today.  The building will be open at 3:45 if anyone needs to go inside and warm up.

Practices are always optional.  With the unpredictable nature of winters lately, I think we should take advantage of every chance we get to ski, even if the conditions are marginal.  More snow is in the forecast!

Bring your skis!

There should be some nice hard tracks on Monday.  Conditions are "pretty good"; the upper loop could use a little more snow to level it out.  Please stay off the tracks today (Saturday).  You are welcome to go ski on Sunday, once the tracks have had time to set up overnight.

Please do not ski across either bridge - you will damage your skis.  Watch out for grass and dirt, too... that will get stuck in your grip tape and make your skis slow.  But you should get out and enjoy the new snow!  See you Monday.

Another Dryland Practice

The older kids (Dan's and Dominic's groups) should bring their poles and wear sneakers or hiking boots again.  We will do a little hill bounding and check out the trails up the valley.  I also need some help moving a few logs around, so dress appropriately.  Polar Bears will have agility course and games.  See you Monday.

Bring your skis!

There is currently enough snow to make it work.  But it is supposed to rain tonight.  So bring your boots, too.  Rubber boots/rain boots might be the best bet in case it gets really sloshy out there.  See you tomorrow.

Shoes or skis?

I will update the blog on Sunday afternoon regarding the first practice.  You probably won't get an email until Monday, so just check the blog on Sunday evening.

With rain in the forecast, I am betting we will have "dryland practice" on Monday.  Wear some clothes that you can be active in, and some old sneakers or light hiking boots.  Bring your ski poles.

Here is an opossum for good luck:

Check the blog Sunday evening and keep doing your snow dances.

Happy New Year!

Winter is trying to return (after taking vacation in December).  The surprise snow is very welcome.  I packed it down for a base, but we will need a little more to set tracks.  Hopefully it doesn't get too warm later in the week.  More snow may be on the way early next week.

I'll update the blog on Sunday in terms of what to expect for the first practice.
Get your skis this week since Bluedog is closed on Mondays.