Author: SWNSC

New snow coming?

Looks like a good storm coming tonight, with another couple on its heels this week, along with colder temps. after this past weekend’s warm-up, we could use some new snow. Most of the trail system has a good base with good conditions, if not a bit transformed (and icy when not freshly groomed), but there are those few little sun-exposed sections that have suffered some melting from the warm weather. A good storm should fix that. Trails were groomed well for the weekend, with a freshen-up Saturday night under the full moon. Should be improved by next week.

Kick wax suggestions for tomorrow’s classic TT

Looks like it will cool off tonight, but with today’s mild and breezy weather, the new snow will be a mix of slightly to totally transformed down low, with dry crystal snow up higher. These are somewhat tough conditions to get the kick wax just right. The best blend will be something like a violet/purple on the whole kick zone, with a very thin layer of a warm universal or multi-grade universal klister in a shorter zone (not as long as your normal kick wax zone). This will provide kick everywhere and won’t be too slow in the dry snow areas. Embrace the klister!

Grooming Report 2/5/2020

Trails were groomed in the bitter cold after yesterday’s storm. No classic track set just yet so that things will firm up first. Should be great skating conditions. SWNSkiKids practice this afternoon at 4pm if you want to join them for a nice skate ski.

Be careful on the “front hill” access – it’s very narrow and icy underneath this new snow. It’ll likely hold up for a while longer, but keep an eye on it…