February 24, 2024
Yesterday saw spring skiing but today things have gone the other way with temps and we are at around 10 degrees outside the Ole's Base Lodge. As one could guess things have really firmed up and the snowpack is solid. Expect fast and firm conditions today. Grooming is ongoing and the plan is to hit the trails close to the center first with multiple groomer passes and then see if we can work our way further afield. The woods are sketchy and the fields will be the place to go today. The outer loop is now closed. Stick to the groomed terrain only today as other areas will be sketchy.
Skiing will be best later in the day when the sun has had a chance to soften things and the most grooming has happened . Coverage is still good and there will be plenty of glide in the snow today. We have metal edge skis for rent here at the center and that will be helpful with the slick conditions.
February 23, 2024
Trails are hanging in there nicely, and coverage is still excellent in most places. We are starting the morning off with temps above freezing so expect excellent spring style skiing conditions today. Most of the core trails were regroomed yesterday and just about everything has been regroomed over the last few days. I skied around last night for about two hours and it was still really nice. We are 100% open at the moment but please see below for a list of cautions on the trail network. We will have a return to cold temps tonight and tomorrow and it is looking to be yet another most excellent weekend for skiing. Come up and enjoy these great winter conditons. See you up here.
February 22, 2024
Come get your skiing! The skiing is great. Most of the core trails were combed out this morning, the sun is working its magic and the sun is shining. This snowpack is hanging in there quite nicely. A little funk in the weather tomorrow but we are optimistic about having some skiing for the weekend. A little fresh snow may fall at some point with this weather system coming in tomorrow. Time will tell.
The trails are in great shape and coverage is excellent in most places. Some thin spots here and there and the outer loop is nice in spots and a bit of a survival ski in others. So read details below for cautions on select trails in general.
Our ski shop is on sale so come check it out.
-Trails #6,#9 and # "10 Outer Loop" Caution!-
. The outer loop, trails #6,#9, and # 10 got groomed out yesterday with track set. It is quite nice in most spots. Please note: This outer loop is open only in the counter-clockwise direction, skiing down Trail #6 Folsom Brook from the #6,#7A Junction, through the Bundy Trail # 10 and up Trail #9 Cold Springs Farm Trail. The loop is posted closed from the #9 and # 5 Junction as it is quite sketchy on the down hill West of the first Airport Road crossing through the pine trees right before the hard Left as you near the back meadow on Trail #9. Not much snow in there as it gets stripped by the wind and is in thick Pine Forest. The outer loop is for Experts only, who have experince sking in offtrack and Backcountry situations and who have the skills to stop on the steepest of downhills. quickly. Ski with a friend, and check in if you head out and the same when you come back. Recommended to take skis off on steep downhills and walk.
-Trails #4 Caution!-
Active logging going on right now near and around the 4KM loops. Please use caution, stay on all detours marked with arrows and remember that all loggers and machinery have the right of way. Ij short stay out of the way. Wave to the land owners who are working in the sunshine and say thanks for letting us ski there. Good day to be working and playing in the woods.
Trail #7 Caution
