Barely enough for some tracks

There was barely enough snow to set track at the Rod and Gun Club.  I groomed a short loop that goes over by the small jumps and back.  Watch out for bare spots, but it should be OK if you are really jonesing to get out and ski a little.  Please stay on the groomed trail, or be really careful if you ski off-trail; there are concrete pads around the skeet houses.  Also - stay off the greens!

I packed the DNR trails, but they clearly need more snow before anyone skis up there.  At least we have a nice level base to start with.  The trails got mowed and I put the bridge in, so we should have decent skiing once we get a little more snow.

How to: kick wax

Here is a short video on how to apply kick wax.  You will probably need to apply a few thins coats of kick wax to your skis every time you go out.  Check the temperature and apply the appropriate color wax; Toko Red is good down to about 16 degrees.  Toko blue is great in colder temps.

Kick wax demo

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2021 Information

GEAR PICK-UP:

In order to streamline the process of picking up your gear, please take a few measurements for me:

A) Floor to wrist.  Your classical skis should come up to somewhere between your wrist and elbow; shorter for younger and beginning skiers.

B) Floor to "middle of shoulder". Classical poles should be somewhere between your armpit and top of shoulder.

C) Euro boot size.  Google a conversion chart if that helps.  I will have several pairs for your child to try on.

Text this info to me at 608-632-6272 and let me know when you want to pick it up.  $50 per set for the season.

WAXING:

I have gone away from grip tape in favor of using traditional hard waxes.  It requires a little work on your part, but offers better performance in most conditions.  I will send two waxes and a cork home with you.  I am applying 4 thin layers of Toko Red to all the skis before they go out.  This should be good for the first outing or two, but you will need to apply a little of the appropriate wax (temperatures shown on wax) before subsequent sessions.

CLASSIC/SKATE GEAR:

I am sending out classic gear for starters.  If your skier wants to switch over to skating later in the season, I can provide different skis (shorter) and poles (longer).  No charge.

CONDITIONS:

Skis are made for snow.  Do not ever ski across roads, sidewalks, etc.  Do not ski when there is not enough snow; if you see grass or dirt in your tracks; there is not enough snow and you will damage the skis.

I hope we get the forecasted 4-7" on Tuesday night.  That should be enough to start grooming at Timber Coulee.  I will update the blog when I groom.

2021 Season

Greetings Skiers!  I hope you are all well and looking forward to spending some time making tracks this winter.  I apologize for the lateness of an announcement this year.

Due to the Covid situation, we will have a loosely-structured ski program this winter.  You can rent gear as usual ($50 for the season).  We will try to organize 4 "ski outings" throughout the winter, based on trail conditions, temperature, community health, etc.  These will be free of charge and geared toward a casual outdoor and/or family-oriented experience.

I plan to groom at Timber Coulee whenever conditions permit, and you can ski there anytime.  Some of the outings will be at Timber Coulee on Monday evenings, but I hope we can meet other places as well, possibly at KVR on a Saturday. 

There will not be any facilities used this winter, so you need to show up prepared to ski.  We will only meet in small groups, only outdoors, and there will be strict Covid precautions in place, including wearing a face covering at all times.

I have all the gear at my house.  Call or text to set up a time to pick it up 608-632-6272

More info (and hopefully snow) to follow...