Some folks are wondering why the new snow wasn't groomed, so let me do my best to explain. As fabulous as the fresh snow we got was (is), we need always to look beyond the day in which it falls to determine if it will still be there in two days before we get too fired up about grooming it. Time, equipment resources, and gasoline are all required to make this work. Almost all of our volunteers have full-time (or more) jobs. Our equipment is old and cantankerous. And gasoline is expensive! So it becomes difficult to justify spending all that time and energy when we know the snow will be gone - or seriously compromised - in a couple days. The high temperature forecast for tomorrow is nearly 60 degrees. Already a great deal of the fresh snow is already gone, or in really crummy shape.
So we ask your forbearance in this situation. No one stepped forward to groom, despite a request to the volunteers. I would suggest that there are always opportunities for more groomers to join our ranks. It is a marvel what we accomplish with a small group of dedicated volunteers. And we are always receptive to newcomers with the time, energy and ambition to offer their services. Feel free to reply to this entry if you think you qualify. I'll be happy to contact you and we can include you in our pre-season groomers meeting next year.
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Hello,
My name is Tony and I used to set nordic trails in Crested Butte for a number of years. Mostly done by snowmobile and pulling groomers. Just as you do in Chicken Creek. I ski there regularly and would be glad to help next year when needed. Please email me at: wscllc@hotmail.com Thanks
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