The area bounced back with that fresh snow, and I don't think it's a stretch to say there's a good 6"+ of new snow on the higher reaches of the ski trails.
Mark and Andy put in 6 hours of groom time today to pack things down and freshen up. Bauer loops and the Rush connector both got groomed, complete with new classic track today. The Road to the top, Hamlin and Rush Creek all got new corduroy but no classic track.
Really nice late-season conditions prevail right now. There is decent to excellent coverage (except for the few perennial trouble spots) and the track was soft and forgiving. So bounce on up there and sink yer teeth into some fine skiing.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Snow is flying
The snow did fly today - Tuesday - though it looks to be winding down for now. It sounds like Mark and Andy are planning on doing some grooming tomorrow morning. So if you're jonesin' for some skiing, check it out. I'll update the blog as reports come in as far as conditions.
More snow possibly on the way. The chicken keeps getting a reprieve on her final flight.
More snow possibly on the way. The chicken keeps getting a reprieve on her final flight.
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday Freshener
Happy Friday morning to you all. This is just a quick note to let you all know that Tom R. is up at the area at this writing and is freshening up the Bauer Loops, breaking up the crust and making the world safer for chicken lovers. I will update later when I know exactly how much terrain he has groomed.
Between the warm, the wind, and the sun, it's a bit like a convection oven for the ski trails out there, so conditions will be something less than optimal. And with no credible promise of new snow, the more grooming we do the quicker we will lose the coverage we have. However, the fattened hen has not loosed her final song yet, so if time allows get up there and enjoy it while you can.
Between the warm, the wind, and the sun, it's a bit like a convection oven for the ski trails out there, so conditions will be something less than optimal. And with no credible promise of new snow, the more grooming we do the quicker we will lose the coverage we have. However, the fattened hen has not loosed her final song yet, so if time allows get up there and enjoy it while you can.
Monday, February 20, 2012
On the fly/ Chicken flight RE-revisited on Tuesday
Just a quick note to let you all know that the area received some grooming attention today from Mark and Brad, and as a result the following runs are groomed:
Upper and lower little Bauer
Rush Connector
The road, to the top
Rush Creek Loop (no classic track)
Still needing attention are the South portion of Hamlin Loop and the North portion of Turkey Creek.
As of 1:00 pm today (Tues) Andy is up there making things super-sweet again:
Bauer is Buffed!
Rush Connector is righteous;
the road is radical;
and it looked like Andy was headed for Hamlin to polish it up. I'll give more information on Hamlin, Rush Creek Loop, and the south "Leg" of Turkey Creek Loop when I get a report from Andy.
Cap Allen claims it's the best Classic Track we've had all year. The skating lanes all firmed-up overnight, and so the skiing was truly superlative. We've got January conditions in late February, after having the reverse last month. We'll take it (like we have a choice).
LATE UPDATE:
Andy says he buffed EVERYTHING, yes that includes Hamlin and both Turkey legs (since when does a loop have legs?).
Enjoy!
Upper and lower little Bauer
Rush Connector
The road, to the top
Rush Creek Loop (no classic track)
Still needing attention are the South portion of Hamlin Loop and the North portion of Turkey Creek.
As of 1:00 pm today (Tues) Andy is up there making things super-sweet again:
Bauer is Buffed!
Rush Connector is righteous;
the road is radical;
and it looked like Andy was headed for Hamlin to polish it up. I'll give more information on Hamlin, Rush Creek Loop, and the south "Leg" of Turkey Creek Loop when I get a report from Andy.
Cap Allen claims it's the best Classic Track we've had all year. The skating lanes all firmed-up overnight, and so the skiing was truly superlative. We've got January conditions in late February, after having the reverse last month. We'll take it (like we have a choice).
LATE UPDATE:
Andy says he buffed EVERYTHING, yes that includes Hamlin and both Turkey legs (since when does a loop have legs?).
Enjoy!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Thawed or unthawed?
Which is it? Does anybody really know?
Honestly, this morning it was frozen solid when I was out there; and so was my face for the first half-hour. Technically, I believe that would be "unthawed."
Explanation: I have actually seen that term - unthawed - in cookbooks. Easy to determine from the context what was meant was "thawed," as in not frozen. "Unthaw a whole chicken." Where was the editor? Possibly passed out from too many chicken mcnuggets.
Regardless, the chicken was quite frozen this AM, though I'm sure it "unthawed" later in the day. Mark and Fred groomed this morning despite several technical problems - everything from a dead battery, to a shredded drive belt, to a broken wiring harness. Still the mighty chicken tamers forged on; grooming for about 5 hours total. Way to go, guys. Many thanks.
With today's heat, my guess is the track will be fast and perhaps a bit treacherous tomorrow (Sunday). The road to the top got groomed and will most likely be firm tomorrow, though it was a bit soft today.
Frozen or thawed, it's all good; so please have another helping.
Honestly, this morning it was frozen solid when I was out there; and so was my face for the first half-hour. Technically, I believe that would be "unthawed."
Explanation: I have actually seen that term - unthawed - in cookbooks. Easy to determine from the context what was meant was "thawed," as in not frozen. "Unthaw a whole chicken." Where was the editor? Possibly passed out from too many chicken mcnuggets.
Regardless, the chicken was quite frozen this AM, though I'm sure it "unthawed" later in the day. Mark and Fred groomed this morning despite several technical problems - everything from a dead battery, to a shredded drive belt, to a broken wiring harness. Still the mighty chicken tamers forged on; grooming for about 5 hours total. Way to go, guys. Many thanks.
With today's heat, my guess is the track will be fast and perhaps a bit treacherous tomorrow (Sunday). The road to the top got groomed and will most likely be firm tomorrow, though it was a bit soft today.
Frozen or thawed, it's all good; so please have another helping.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Fricassee
OK, all you militant vegetarians can stop reading now as I'm going to wax poetic about chicken fricassee. In Catholic grade school, first and second grades, everyone's favorite hot meal was the chicken fricassee. That includes me. I didn't often get to buy the hot meal due to the high cost (.25 cents) but the 2 or 3 times per year the lunch ladies threw down with fricassee I was right there. It was tender, smooth with creamy gravy and biscuits.
Well, that's what the area was like today. We may want to consider renaming the area if this keeps up. The good news is it will be even better tomorrow. That's right; Mark and new groomer guy Fred are planning to be out there bright and early Saturday morning to buff things out for you all.
Speaking of biscuits, a gentle reminder to the dog owners to clean up after your pooches. There's a bunch of pooch-poo lying around right by the trailhead. Yuck.
See you at the area tomorrow; and bring your forks.
Well, that's what the area was like today. We may want to consider renaming the area if this keeps up. The good news is it will be even better tomorrow. That's right; Mark and new groomer guy Fred are planning to be out there bright and early Saturday morning to buff things out for you all.
Speaking of biscuits, a gentle reminder to the dog owners to clean up after your pooches. There's a bunch of pooch-poo lying around right by the trailhead. Yuck.
See you at the area tomorrow; and bring your forks.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
So Sweet (Revised)(And re-revised)
Many thanks to groomer Andy who appears to be making a day of it up there. We hit fresh sweet corduroy and matching classic track on the Bauer Loops, the Rush Connector, and the Rush Creek Loop, including the road. The upper loops are still a touch soft for skating, but no complaints.
I'll update more completely later when I get a report from Andy. But for now I just wanted to let you know the skiing is quite tasty.
Warm and sunny in the forecast, so don't dawdle...
PS Andy also groomed Hamlin Loop!
Andy logged about 5 hours of grooming. He also got stuck 3 times and had to change out the battery in the machine. Groomer of the year? Huh, whaddaya say, folks? Andy. Rocks!!
I'll update more completely later when I get a report from Andy. But for now I just wanted to let you know the skiing is quite tasty.
Warm and sunny in the forecast, so don't dawdle...
PS Andy also groomed Hamlin Loop!
Andy logged about 5 hours of grooming. He also got stuck 3 times and had to change out the battery in the machine. Groomer of the year? Huh, whaddaya say, folks? Andy. Rocks!!
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