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# Southwest Nordic Ski Club

A community 501c3 volunteer organization in Los Alamos, New Mexico

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- [Another One in the Books](https://swnskiclub.org/2026/04/20/another-one-in-the-books/) - It was kind of bittersweet... no, just bitter, to spend those volunteer hours doing trail cleanup after yet another lackluster winter season. Oh well, I guess that's how it goes sometimes. Predictions are looking better for next season, but we'll believe it when we see it, right? I guess we did have some little moments
- [Conditions Update](https://swnskiclub.org/2026/01/27/conditions-update/) - We will keep an eye on the weather and temperatures this week to see if we can keep things groomed for the weekend.
- [Classic Track set - new grooming](https://swnskiclub.org/2026/01/28/classic-track-set-new-grooming/) - The adult classic clinic is set for Thursday evening. There is fresh classic track set on/around the Camp May practice area. Conditions are thin and a bit tenuous out on the rest of the system, but it was groomed last evening, and we put in a "best line" classic track on the upper trails. The
- [Winter stops by for a visit...](https://swnskiclub.org/2026/01/27/winter-stops-by-for-a-visit/) - Finally...? Well, at least it feels a little more like winter, for the moment. Hopefully, things will pick up in February. We're living week to week, day to day with the snow, as we picked up only the bare minimum to go up and groom. With the colder temperatures, it will stick around a bit
- [Still NOTHING!!!](https://swnskiclub.org/2025/12/31/still-nothing/) - All this awful sunny and warm weather is depressing! We need winter to return. In the past 30 years, no winter has ever been this devoid of... well, WINTER! Still hoping things will change in January, but it's not looking all that promising -- just a few little wisps of weather coming in from the
- [Deja Vu all over again 😒](https://swnskiclub.org/2025/12/12/deja-vu-all-over-again-😒/) - Well, the dreaded West Coast High Pressure Ridge is once again wreaking havoc on all of our winter weather. It's just just us here in NM, but all the way up in Utah, Idaho, and even Washington State (although lots of their problems are from warm rain). We'll just have to wait this out and
- [Club Registration is LIVE (and current)!](https://swnskiclub.org/2025/11/04/club-registration-is-live-and-current/) - At long last, we've gotten this year's club registration up and running. Hopefully, the bugs are all worked out. Thank you for your patience. Here's a photo of recent trail work in the snow. Hopefully, this stretch of warm weather yields to a snowier pattern later in November!
- [Adult ski clinics this Sat and Sun Jan 25, 26th](https://swnskiclub.org/2025/01/24/adult-ski-clinics-this-sat-and-sun-jan-25-26th/) - Hi all, thank you for your responses. Thanks to our awesome volunteer groomers taking the time to keep the little bouts of snow rolled, groomed and maintained - we are still able to ski even in a low snow year! Please remember to update your membership before participating if you havent yet - our club insurance requires
- [New Snow, FINALLY!](https://swnskiclub.org/2025/01/14/new-snow-finally/) - After long last, since just after Halloween in fact, we got some appreciable snow. It was enough to get out and roll and it's skiable, albeit on rock skis. But it's supposed to remain seasonably cold and there's even a chance for more next weekend. Be super careful when you do go out to ski
- [November Skiing (plus pre-season prep, broken stuff, fencing, weather...)](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/11/20/november-skiing-plus-pre-season-prep-broken-stuff-fencing-weather/) - Whew, what a start to the season and November! We didn't quite have the hay into the barn before the storms hit us and we had to scramble to get the fencing up (a HUUUGE thank you to everyone for helping out with that), and see if we could maybe get on top of all
- [SNOW FENCING](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/11/09/snow-fencing/) - As you may know from club group emails or Sanna's post, we have a serious snow fencing challenge to complete this weekend and could use as much help as possible both days. Athletes, please plan to help if you can, making sure to dress for deep snow using proper pants, socks, shoes and definitely some
- [Fence hanging tomorrow 11/9 at 9 am](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/11/09/fence-hanging-tomorrow-11-9-at-9-am/) - Hi All, Our fence hanging party is on for tomorrow. There is still a lot to do. Because of the snow, we need to see what is feasible and what needs us to wait until some of the snow melts. Please come with warm clothes and gloves that allow you to work without taking them off. Bring
- [April 14:  Spring Cleanup - Update #1](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/04/15/april-14-spring-cleanup-update-1/) - Got up to the shop Sunday afternoon to do some cleanup both inside, and around the base area. It was time to get the trailhead signs removed to let people know that the grooming is done for the year, and get the grooming implements moved to the other side before the snow melts. There were
- [Last Hurrah of April!](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/04/12/last-hurrah-of-april/) - This turned out to be a good season, if not a bit challenging to keep groomed at times. It was smooth sailing (mostly) until February, when high winds blew down a bunch of trees and debris, and that was on top of a tropical heat wave that settled in for about two weeks and burned
- [Happy Spring](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/03/19/happy-spring/) - The equinox begins at 9:06 PM MDT, so there's officially one more day of winter skiing left, although it'll feel like spring conditions, at least later in the day. It'll be pretty nice this morning. Things were fully groomed last night. Most of it will be nice, but there are some weird spots from the
- [Even MORE Snow! Conditions Report - March 18, 2024](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/03/18/even-more-snow-conditions-report-march-18-2024/) - Well, that 2.5 week heatwave back in late February and March is a thing of the past, and the damage it caused is all but erased, other than some funky side slopes and rolls that weren't there before. Otherwise, there's a lot of new snow out there. But, it is spring (starting this week), so
- [Lots of New Snow!](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/03/16/lots-of-new-snow/) - Logan, Kevin, and Clay got out this afternoon and evening to get a jump on the packing and grooming of the trails and all this new snow. It was a booger to get around the trail system with the machines and roller, and especially a groomer. Logan got things roll packed, but the subsequent effort
- [Trails groomed 3/13/24](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/03/13/trails-groomed-3-13-24/) - Trails were seriously in need of some attention. Everything, including Camp May Rd, was groomed this evening. No classic track was reset. Skate and classic should both be pretty smooth tomorrow. New snow is forecast from Thursday through Sunday. That should be interesting. Expect spring conditions. Front Hill has 3 short open sections on the
- [Winter Returns...](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/03/08/winter-returns/) - As predicted, winter is making its return after a late February meltdown. It seems to go like this every year now: just as we get a good base of snow built up and groomed out the way we want, everything warms up and we go through a prolonged dry spell that breaks the conditions down
- [Still Going! 3/5/2024](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/03/06/still-going-3-5-2024/) - The last couple of weeks have not been kind to our snow conditions, but with some effort from the groomers, it's still going. Believe it or not, there's still a continuously snow-covered trail from start to finish, but maybe only for one or two more days. The front hill has a couple of very narrow
- [Grooming report 2024/03/01](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/03/01/grooming-report-2024-03-01/) - Trails were groomed this morning for the weekend and they are in a reasonably good shape. Should be beautiful classic and skate spring skiing. Lukas
- [What a Mess! (and a bit of new snow)](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/02/29/what-a-mess-and-a-bit-of-new-snow/) - There are some choice words about all of that wind and the mess it made, which had to be cleaned up by a hardy grooming armada of 3 old guys. It was not the most most fun 5.5 hrs, but hopefully we've salvaged the trails and still good snow for some more late season skiing.
- [Grooming Report 2024/02/24](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/02/25/grooming-report-2024-02-24/) - Classic Track: Yes The grooming crew was out Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday this week. We have been trying to keep the snow in good shape so it continues to last and ski well.The front hill is starting to narrow but the shade fencing is doing its job and there’s still coverage the whole way.
- [Whew, it's warm out there!](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/02/20/whew-its-warm-out-there/) - Just a quick PSA: it's super warm and the snow is very sensitive/vulnerable to degradation from all sorts of traffic, including skiing. Please consider NOT skiing during the warm/melty part of the day. Wait until late afternoon or the morning so as to preserve what we have. Hopefully, we'll see some sort of return to
- [Spring Weather This Week 😩](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/02/20/spring-weather-this-week-😩/) - Temperatures are headed into the meltdown range this week. As such, please consider not skiing, and especially snowshoeing, during the warm time of the day. It's quite detrimental to the conditions. It was a busy holiday weekend. Most of the trails were cleaned up but it's a variable mix of conditions and not everywhere has
- [Great Conditions this President's Day weekend!](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/02/18/great-conditions-this-presidents-day-weekend/) - Got things groomed nicely Friday night with a lot of passes with the groomers. Went back out Saturday evening to clean the lower Guaje Trail and to get a better classic track on the lower trails, below Point-J. It should ski very nicely for classic. Today was pretty interesting with that cold foggy air mass
- [Conditions/Grooming Report 2/14/24 Valentine's Day](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/02/14/conditions-grooming-report-2-14-24-valentines-day/) - Happy Valentine's Day! Trails have been groomed extensively during this past week, after the great round of storms of last week, which totaled 18 to 20 inches. Days are warming up with the southwest winds and flow from the south, but hopefully temps moderate in the 40s, which is not too bad. It's supposed to
- [Grooming Report for 2024/02/07](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/02/08/grooming-report-for-2024-02-07/) - Classic Track: Yes I set track but I assume with the way it was snowing, track will be filled in soon. Cleared trees and a lot of debris. Still bits here and there but had to keep moving with the high winds ripping. Tom
- [Trails groomed 1/30/2024](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/31/trails-groomed-1-30-2024/) - A big thanks to Lukas for heading out last evening to clean up the trails after a super busy weekend with lots of traffic, and also the big freeze-thaw cycles we're currently experiencing. He reports that trails were freshened up for both skate and classic. Be aware that until we see temps go back down,
- [Grooming Report for 2024/01/31](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/31/grooming-report-for-2024-01-31/) - Classic Track: Yes Trails were beautifully refreshed tonight for both classic and skate skiing. CMR groomed as well. Enjoy! Lukas
- [Grooming Report for 2024/01/26](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/27/grooming-report-for-2024-01-26/) - Classic Track: Yes It was a good week for the trails. Pajarito reported 7” of new snow over the past 7 days with 4” last night. We groomed Tuesday night and Friday night. There’s fresh corduroy and classic track throughout. Should be fantastic skiing this weekend! Kevin
- [Conditions/Grooming Report 1/17/2024](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/17/conditions-grooming-report-1-17-2024/) - Lots of new snow, but also lots of wind. Battling the drifts has taken up most of the grooming effort, but things are now pretty well set for classic skiing, with a new track set throughout. The upper/outer meadow loop has been re-established with a fresh track as well. Lots of drifts still exist on
- [Grooming Report for 2024/01/14](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/15/grooming-report-for-2024-01-14/) - Classic Track: partially I completed two laps and set classic track on the lower and some sections in the woods. I didn't set track past point L as the wind was blowing hard and anything I set would have blown out in 10 min. I also set classic track on Camp May road, both sides.
- [Grooming Report for 2024/01/12](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/13/grooming-report-for-2024-01-12/) - Classic Track: Yes We received close to 1 ft of new snow Thursday. Two groomers packed down the trails Thursday night. Friday two more groomers set corduroy and classic tracks. Should be a fantastic day on the trails tomorrow.
- [CLASSIC and SKATE clinics Sun/Mon](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/12/classic-and-skate-clinics-sun-mon/) - We are able to offer two clinics this weekend: Sunday Jan 14th 9:15-10:45 am CLASSIC ski clinic. More details in the posthttps://www.facebook.com/events/1350555342176847 Monday Jan 15th 9:15-11 am SKATE ski clinic. More details in the posthttps://www.facebook.com/events/1414350376185232 Thanks! Dina (You do not need a Facebook account to see the posts)
- [Grooming Report for 2024/01/11](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/11/grooming-report-2024-01-11/) - Classic Track: No Lukas and I groomed tonight. There was 8-12 inches throughout the trails and much more out in the meadow. It was very hard to find the trail out in the meadow, but we did our best. We did two laps each in the meadow loop and one lap each of the rest
- [Grooming Report for 2024/01/09](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/10/grooming-report-for-2024-01-09/) - Classic Track: Yes Sunday night we got about 4-6” of new snow and it’s been really cold up on the mountain. Conditions are great for skiing. We groomed Monday night and Tuesday night. Trails are in fantastic shape. Both skate and classic are fully groomed. We just set a new classic track this evening. Kevin
- [Impromptu Skate 'Clinic' at 9 am Sunday!](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/06/impromptu-skate-clinic-at-9-am-sunday/) - Super fun classic clinic today, inner-tube bungees and all! Thank you! Tomorrow (Sunday) some of us are meeting up to work on our skate skiing 9-10 am on Camp May Rd just below the Aspen Lift of Pajarito Mountain - feel free to join us!
- [CLASSIC clinic for adults Sat Jan 6th 9:15-11am](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/06/classic-clinic-for-adults-sat-jan-6th-915-11am/) - We are able to offer another classic clinic this coming Sat Jan 6th! We may have fewer instructors this time, so for now it is limited to 8 participants but we may add a few spots if the number of instructors increases by Friday. You will be emailed Friday night with your sign up and
- [Grooming Report for 2024/01/05](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/06/grooming-report-for-2024-01-05/) - Classic Track: Yes Rolled again this morning, widened trails, hard packed soft shoulders in trouble areas. Widened meadow, Groomed and set classic track throughout.
- [New Snow!](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/05/new-snow-4/) - Lots of new snow, lots... We're packing and planning on grooming tonight for a wonderful weekend of beautiful New Mexico cross country skiing. Should be especially great for those new classic skis you got for Christmas, along with all that Swix "Extra Blue" kick wax. Conditions like this are what we all live for! 😉👌
- [Grooming/Conditions Report 1/1/2024](https://swnskiclub.org/2024/01/02/grooming-conditions-report-1-1-2024/) - Happy New Year! Trails were completely groomed, including setting fresh classic track. Snow is holding up, but needs to be groomed about every other day or so to stay in good shape. Classic track should be pretty nice for a couple of days. Enjoy!
- [Conditions/Grooming 12/29/2023](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/29/conditions-grooming-12-29-2023/) - Everything was refreshed last evening. Cool temps are helping the conditions stay pretty good. New classic track was set throughout, including on Camp May Rd practice area.
- [Classic Ski Clinic](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/28/classic-ski-clinic/) - Saturday, December 30, 9:30 - 11:00 1) Beginner and Intermediate instruction for up to 12 participants with 2 instructors. Please send email to SWNSKIboard@gmail.com to reserve your spot - first come first served! 2) Skiing style for this clinic is CLASSIC (not skate skiing, see bottom here for rental info). If you are not sure
- [Grooming Report for 2023/12/27](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/27/grooming-report-for-2023-12-27/) - Classic Track: No The main trails and the meadows were groomed. It was windy, and drifting was occurring while grooming.
- [12/26/2023 Grooming & Conditions Report](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/27/12-26-2023-grooming-conditions-report/) - We've had a couple of issues with our grooming machines and low volunteer availability for grooming, so it's been a little hit and miss with getting on top of things. After a couple of days working on our Viking snowmobile, it was usable enough to get in a good number of laps focused on widening,
- [Grooming Report for 2023/12/23](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/24/grooming-report-for-2023-12-23/) - Classic Track: No Travis and I groomed the whole trail system including the wide loop in the meadow. It was snowing pretty hard with fairly high winds towards the top the whole time. There was a good amount of accumulation already with temperatures slightly below freezing. Conditions should be really good tomorrow making for proper
- [51st Chama Chile Ski Classic](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/19/51st-chama-chile-ski-classic/) - The 51st (!!!) Chama Chile Ski Classic is ON for Saturday Jan 13th! There are classic and snowshoe events (no freestyle this year). Please support this fun and historic event by volunteering or participating! A registration could be a neat experience gift for someone on your list! Race website is here: https://chamachileskiclassic.com/Race registration and race
- [Grooming Report for 2023/12/13](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/15/grooming-report-for-2023-12-13/) - Classic Track: Yes This past storm is just what we needed for the ski trails. Pajarito reported 15" and this evening we groomed in close to 1 ft of new snow. The snow was very wet and all of the trees are covered. It's a winter wonderland up there! Here are conditions before we groomed
- [Grooming Report for 2023/12/17](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/18/grooming-report-for-2023-12-17/) - Classic track: Yes We groomed the trails this evening. They had been skied thoroughly this weekend— good job everyone! Both classic and skate are set. Kevin
- [GROOMING/CONDITIONS REPORT- SATURDAY EVENING 12/9/2023](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/10/grooming-conditions-report-saturday-evening-12-9-2023/) - Conditions weren't so great this morning, but things were groomed this afternoon and it snowed about 1/2". There were a lot of dogs and hikers not adhering to the signs, and they made a mess to the point of causing damage and degradation of the conditions. It was not easy to groom that out with
- [Weekend Ski Planning...?](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/08/weekend-ski-planning/) - There are plans for a "best we can do" regrooming of the system. The warm weather this week definitely hit the conditions hard, but there's still skiable conditions. It'll definitely be rock-ski conditions, so keep that in mind. You may have to bridge over a bare spot here and there, or ski over grass sticking
- [Conditions Report from Wednesday Evening 12/6/2023](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/07/conditions-report-from-wednesday-evening-12-6-2023/) - Things have deteriorated quite a bit from the weekend with the "heat wave" weather we're experiencing. With only a couple of modest storms covering the ground, there just wasn't much snow to start with. The warm temps in the 40s warms up the ground and melts things from above and below. So, expect soft, wet
- [Grooming Report for 2023/12/03](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/04/grooming-report-for-2023-12-03/) - Classic Track: No The trails are rolled and are in a great shape given the early season conditions. Most of the trails have good snow cover up to and including the top portion. No classic tracks are set at this point.
- [Grooming Report for 2023/12/05](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/12/06/grooming-report-for-2023-12-05/) - Classic Track: Yes Good evening everyone. Trails were regroomed last evening (Monday), with both skate and classic track groomed in. Keep in mind that it's very much early season conditions with a LOT of little obstacles and rocks poking through. The classic track is hit and miss because it's thin. Be super careful!!! The upper
- [Grooming Report for 2023/03/21](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/03/21/grooming-report-for-2023-03-21/) - Classic Track: No Happy Spring to everyone! It's always happier when we get into the good March flow of moisture. When we do see spring take off in full flight, the flowers and trees are gonna be amazing. This week's snow total, accumulated pretty much every day, has been impressive. There was a foot of
- [Grooming Report for 2023/03/10](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/03/10/grooming-report-for-2023-03-10/) - Classic Track: Yes Nick and I groomed a lap each this evening using Kermit to pull the Tidd. The snow looks pretty nice, and we set a classic track. Should be nice tomorrow morning.
- [Beautiful Sunset from Groomer's Seat 3/7/2023](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/03/09/beautiful-sunset-from-groomers-seat-3-7-2023/)
- [Grooming Report for 2023/03/07](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/03/07/grooming-report-for-2023-03-07/) - Classic Track: Yes Trails were groomed and classic track was set. It had been above freezing for a long period of time, making them soft and not structurally very strong on the surface. While it was freezing up while I was out there, there are a few places where the machine tracks left somewhat of
- [Grooming Report for 2023/03/05](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/03/05/grooming-report-for-2023-03-05/) - Classic Track: Yes I groomed this morning (Sunday), 2 laps around the network chewed up Fridays Classic track (it was icy and tore up) and reset throughout. Conditions are fantastic, the breeze helped keep the snow cold. Tom
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/20](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/20/grooming-report-for-2023-02-20/) - Classic Track: Yes I groomed this evening with two full laps of the main trails and four laps in the meadow. I reset the classic track.
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/18](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/18/grooming-report-for-2023-02-18/) - Classic Track: Yes Did three more laps on the entire network this morning fixing error spots, and resetting classic track in areas.
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/17](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/17/grooming-report-for-2023-02-17/) - Classic Track: Yes Everything is nicely groomed. Tomorrow morning's corduroy will be nice.
- [Fun on latest snow (and in the gym)!](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/16/fun-on-latest-snow-and-in-the-gym/) - Some snowy weeknight fun, intense bungee pulling competition, more downhill runs and strength from our juniors! Huge thank you to our awesome volunteer coaches! And our amazing groomers are working hard on catching up with all the new snow but it is a LOT of work for many evenings after their day jobs! Hug a
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/15](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/16/grooming-report-for-2023-02-15/) - Classic Track: No Tom and Travis groomed all trails including the meadow loop. There is a lot of fresh snow and the trails look great right now!
- [Reservoir Road Snowshoe Tonight 5:30 PM-Meet at the LA County Ice Rink](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/15/reservoir-road-snowshoe-tonight-530-pm-meet-at-the-la-county-ice-rink/) - Hey Snowshoe Fans, We are going to take advantage of the snow in town + cold temperatures. Meet at the LA County Ice Rink, 4475 West Road, at 5:30 PM and we will snowshoe the Reservoir Road. As usual-all abilities welcome. Contact me before 4:30 pm if you wish to come. Dress appropriately for temperatures
- [BB Gun Biathlon](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/13/bb-gun-biathlon/) - This past Sunday the Southwest Nordic Club held a BB gun biathlon on the 1.4 kilometer loop at the top of the meadow. Sixteen juniors and seven adults raced on freshly groomed snow under glorious bluebird skies. A highlight of the day was a mini clinic taught by our club's resident biathlon expert—former U.S. National
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/14](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/15/grooming-report-for-2023-02-14/) - Classic Track: No Nick and I had an adventurous grooming session this evening. The snow was surprisingly deep, probably 10 inches, with much deeper drifts in sections. We got stuck in three places on the lower end of the meadow and had to work our way out. There were two trees down; one between Dave's
- [Club Event Results Page](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/13/club-event-results-page/) - Go HERE to view the results of the DIY club races, TTs, biathlons, etc. -- recently updated with this weekend's "A-to-A" time trial and the BB gun biathlon.
- [Beginner Kids Clinics and Weekend Races!](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/13/beginner-kids-clinics-and-weekend-races/) - Beginner kids clinics and races this weekend were a blast! Lots of Sharks and Minnows, going off jumps and a race course with some some obstacles! Big thanks to our awesome volunteer groomers for their daily work keeping our trails and especially Camp May Rd. safe and fun to ski on for our beginners!
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/11](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/12/grooming-report-for-2023-02-11/) - Classic Track: Yes The trails are still in great shape. Zach and I refreshed the skate lane and reset the classic track in some sections (In some sections we left Kevin's track from yesterday). We also set up the target area for the bb gun biathlon event tomorrow. Enjoy some spectacular New Mexico skiing tomorrow!
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/10](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/11/grooming-report-for-2023-02-10/) - Classic Track: Yes Trails are in great shape. A combination of the new snow we received Monday evening and cooler temperatures this week helped keep the snow in good condition. We refreshed the trails this evening so it should be great skiing this weekend. We reset the classic track and freshened up the skate lane.
- [Nice afternoon for coaching our U12 "comp team" practice](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/09/nice-afternoon-for-coaching-our-u12-comp-team-practice/) - Today, they went next level and had no choice but to stay in the tracks and ski straight up the big hills to get out to the Caldera rim. We usually let them wind their way up the easy, more gradual route, but not tonight. They do appreciate the view into the Valles Caldera every
- [Weeknight practice shenanigans (and CUTENESS!).](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/09/weeknight-practice-shenanigans-and-cuteness/)
- [Ski Clinics, all levels Sat Feb 11th!](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/08/ski-clinics-all-levels-sat-feb-11th/) - Hi all, We are able to offer ski clinics for adults of all levels (beginner, intermediate and advanced) again this Sat Feb 11th with the following times: 9:30am-11am CLASSIC12:30pm-2pm SKATE To sign up, please email SWNSKIboard@gmail.com by 3pm on Friday Feb 10th, we will limit participation to 6 students per instructor.Not sure what is skate
- [Snowshoe Hike Tonight, 5:30 PM](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/08/snowshoe-hike-tonight-530-pm/) - Hey snowshoe enthusiasts, The warm spell last weekend didn’t last long . It’s back to winter. Ski slopes and adjacent XC trails got a nice little refresh of new snow yesterday 3 of us plan to meet at the west end of the Pajarito ski area parking lot tonight. We will hike on either the
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/07](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/07/grooming-report-2023-02-07/) - Classic Track: Yes The predicted snow actually materialized. There was a decent amount, so the trails needed to be groomed again so it won't blow and drift, and get scraped off from ski traffic. Classic tracks were set, so it'll be the best bet tomorrow. Beware of a pretty ugly bad spot on Dave's Dogleg
- [Ski Clinic Update](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/18/ski-clinic-update/) - We had some dedicated kids, parents and adults come out for the clinics in the Sunday snow storm (and some valiantly tried driving without and then with chains before giving up with a car full of our awesome little skiers)! I didn't get a lot of photos but it was a lot of fun with
- [Soldier Hollow Super Qualifier](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/22/soldier-hollow-super-qualifier/) - Go Southwest Nordic Ski Club! The kids had some great races here at the Soldier Hollow Super Qualifier (Midway, UT). There were huge fields, resulting in some equally daunting nerves to overcome. That was our main reason to travel so far for two days of racing -- time to face reality. It went really well
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/06](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/06/grooming-report-for-2023-02-06/) - Classic Track: No We’re still in business. That little heat wave did transition the snow on the lower sun-exposed portions of the trails (the fire affected areas), but it’s all still nicely covered. The front hill, as usual, is the least good section, but only in a short section. The farther out on the system,
- [Grooming Report for 2023/02/03](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/02/03/grooming-report-for-2023-02-03/) - Classic Track: Yes Trails were groomed for classic and skate for the weekend. It’s freeze/thaw weather, but most of the system will ski very nicely. Just the lower, sun-exposed sections will get icy once things refreeze in the late afternoon. Enjoy your weekend and the nice weather. It’s supposed to snow this coming week… yay!
- [Grooming Report for 2023/01/28](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/28/grooming-report-for-2023-01-28/) - Classic Track: Yes Groomed three laps at the meadow and two laps on the lower road and upper trails.
- [Grooming Report for 2023/01/30](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/30/grooming-report-for-2023-01-30/) - Classic Track: Yes The ski trails were groomed for skate and classic by Nick and Travis this evening. The snow is still looking good.
- [Grooming Report for 2023/01/27](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/27/grooming-report-for-2023-01-27/) - Classic Track: Yes Trails were groomed for classic skiing only tomorrow. We’re hosting our annual Chuck Calef Classic fun race and “open track tour” (you don’t have to race it to have fun and celebrate Chuck). The open track tour is simply that – just come and ski the amazing conditions… wooden skis and old-school
- [Grooming Report for 2023/01/25](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/25/grooming-report-for-2023-01-25/) - Classic Track: No Groomed the full meadow trail. Trails are looking very smooth right now.
- [Chuck Calef Classic - Big Day of Fun (and a little bit of suffering ;-)](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/29/chuck-calef-classic-big-day-of-fun-and-a-little-bit-of-suffering/) - Results from the day's effort. What a great group out there today! ChuckCalefClassic-2023Download
- [Chuck Calef Classic this Sat Jan 28th on our trails!](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/27/chuck-calef-classic-this-sat-jan-28th-on-our-trails/) - Hi all! We have a ski event celebrating our long time friend, club supporter/volunteer and an avid classic skier Chuck Calef this Sat Jan 28th: The Chuck Calef Classic! The trail will be groomed with best line classic tracks making it even more fun to classic (but really not fun to skate, so please save
- [In Full Swing](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/23/in-full-swing/) - The snow gods have finally blessed our area with some of the Pacific stream of storms that seemingly everyone else in the West have been getting. We were missing out until early January, but now we're looking pretty good. Groomers have been staying on top of things and will continue making improvements as we hopefully
- [Finally!  (seems like a recurring theme...)](https://swnskiclub.org/2023/01/03/finally-seems-like-a-recurring-theme/) - We are FINALLY skiing! We got a healthy dump of some very good-quality snow that has done a good job of covering the trails. It's still thin in the usual "big rock" locations, but if you're careful and know where they lurk, you can miss them. Be especially careful on the section of trail between
- [Rocky Mountain Nordic U14 Youth Ski Festival @ Durango Nordic Center](https://swnskiclub.org/2022/02/14/rocky-mountain-nordic-u14-youth-ski-festival-durango-nordic-center/) - Sat, Mar 5, 202212:00 AM Sun, Mar 6, 202211:59 PM CO-HOSTED BY DURANGO NORDIC SKI CLUB AND SOUTHWEST NORDIC SKI CLUB LIVE-DOCUMENT-2022-Mike-Elliott-U14-Youth-Ski-FestivalDownload Saturday, March 5, 2022: RMN Freestyle Distance Race Saturday will be the RMN-scored distance race in freestyle technique. Standard RMN race distances per age group will apply: U14 & U12 race distance: 3kmU10 &
- [A Reprieve!](https://swnskiclub.org/2022/01/28/a-reprieve/) - The trails picked up between 6" to 8" the other night, and we got right on it to keep things in shape and preserved. Whew! Just in time! Should be a nice weekend, if not a little warm. Hopefully, we'll see another similar storm next week. Stay tuned. Trails groomed for skate and classic. Watch
- [Hangin' in there...](https://swnskiclub.org/2022/01/24/hangin-in-there/) - Not a whole lot to report, as we just seem to be in a long run of "no weather at all" type of weather. It's nice out for gettin' out, but we desperately need snow; not just for skiing, but for this long-running drought. It's pretty bad. Anyway, groomers have been working on things and
- [A Season Update... Finally!](https://swnskiclub.org/2022/01/13/a-season-update-finally/) - Well, it's about time. We've been lacking in posting much about our trails and season, but there's a REALLY good reason for that. For one, it was a LOT of work this year t get things going with far fewer volunteers than years past, then we had that disaster of a wind storm that destroyed
- [Pajarito Mountain Youth Bikefest Results and Story](https://swnskiclub.org/2021/10/25/pajarito-mountain-youth-bikefest-results-and-story/) - See the write-up in the LA Daily Post:https://ladailypost.com/first-pajarito-youth-bike-fest-mountain-bike-race-a-success/ Results:
- [Pajarito Trailfest Youth Mountain Bike Race added to this year's schedule of events!](https://swnskiclub.org/2021/09/16/pajarito-trailfest-youth-mountain-bike-race-added-to-this-years-schedule-of-events/) - Finally, a local mountain bike race for youth racers age 18 and under. No licence is necessary, and the event is free! (thank you to sponsors and supporters!) Check here for details about the event.
- [Best Conditions of the Season... on March 25???](https://swnskiclub.org/2021/03/26/best-conditions-of-the-season-on-march-25/) - Woohoo for all of this new snow. It has really snowed a lot up on the xc ski trails and Pajarito Mountain these past few days, and it's currently still snowing (Friday). We had a new grooming volunteer go finish the job that Logan started with rolling the big storm Tuesday/Wednesday, and he reported that
- [Rollercoaster of a Season](https://swnskiclub.org/2021/02/17/rollercoaster-of-a-season/) - Trails are again, in great shape, after yet another season-saving period of wintry weather and snow. It was looking bleak again after our great mid-January period, but as has been the case this year, we got saved just in time. Things are great (front hill not included) the entire way around once again. Get it
- [Slip Sliding Away](https://swnskiclub.org/2021/03/05/slip-sliding-away/) - The March Meltdown is about to commence. We groomed that quick-hitting, wind blown 2" from yesterday's squall, and will hit it again tonight for the weekend, but after this, the dreaded SW H5 high-pressure dome is set to cook our snowpack for 2 or 3 days until there's a possibility of a storm next week
- [20/21 Season Finally Kicks Into Gear](https://swnskiclub.org/2021/01/26/20-21-season-finally-kicks-into-gear/) - Keep checking the FB page or the blogger for condition reports. Groomers are staying on top of the new snow as schedules allow. At any rate, the conditions as of now (late January) are GREAT!
- [New Snow!](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/12/29/new-snow-3/) - Whew, we almost had to close up shop on the upper trails, but we got a nice little dose of much-needed snow. New groomer, Cameron Staples, got out early to roll pack it all, including Camp May practice area. He reports pretty nice conditions on the upper trails, and pretty good on the lower Guaje
- [Great conditions up at EFXC!](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/12/23/great-conditions-up-at-efxc/) - We put on a little informal SWNSki Kids intra-squad meet up at EFXC this past weekend, and were treated to wonderful conditions and a lot of fun. If you haven't been up there yet, make the effort. It is definitely worth it! Also, they have a lot of used ski gear for kids, so ask
- [Season is ON!](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/12/18/season-is-on/) - Well, at least we're skiing a little bit. It's definitely thin and "early season" as they say - use your old/rock skis! Be sure to check the club's Facebook page (see link on this site), and also the club blog, where we post conditions updates as they come. It's been so super busy trying to
- [NEW SNOW!!!](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/10/26/new-snow-2/) - What a crazy year! Oh well, we'll take this weather any time! The weird thing is that this is not actually the "first snow of the year" post, haha. As of this post (Monday afternoon), it's still coming down and quite cold. If it continues overnight, it might be worth taking out a machine and
- [Club Membership and Donation Link Active on SkiReg](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/10/19/club-membership-and-donation-link-active-on-skireg/) - Alrighty...it's about time! We finally got the membership registration and donation link all renewed and functioning again. The link is above the picture on this home page, but here is the link just in case:SWNSC Club Membership and Donation on SkiReg We've been busy getting things ready for the season, with lots of trail work,
- [Starting up...](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/10/16/starting-up/) - Hi everyone! Hope you all are having a great and healthy fall. What a weird year (that's an understatement). We've been getting things ramped up in anticipation for what we hope is a turn in weather and a good winter season. It hardly feels like winter is coming, but sometimes it is like that. We'll
- [End of Season Report (summer!)](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/06/04/end-of-season-report-summer/) - We ended up being able to ski for most of March, but it only snowed a couple of times, forcing us to alter the tracks just enough to make it out to the good snow in the meadow. It snowed only once in April, with an oddly cold day in a string of overly warm
- [Conditions Report, March 6, 2020](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/03/06/conditions-report-march-6-2020/) - Well, with the dearth of new snow and recent warm temps, our great ski season is taking a beating these days. There is an interesting forecast for next week, so we'll see if we get a stay of execution. Trails were regroomed earlier this week, but there are about 4 or 5 thin, narrow sections
- [Salomon/Fischer Demo Day at Enchanted Forest XC Ski Area!](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/03/03/salomon-fischer-demo-day-at-enchanted-forest-xc-ski-area/) - Everyone be sure to make it up to Enchanted Forest XC Ski & Snowshoe Area this coming Saturday, March 7 for the big Salomon & Fischer Demo Day. There will be games, raffle, relays, food and fun, plus some great skiing. See this FB link for more details.
- [Wacky Late Winter Weather](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/25/wacky-late-winter-weather/) - Weather is like a box of chocolates...you never know what you're gonna get, especially around here this time of the year. That storm was weird, with warm rain below 8,000', and wet slop above that until about 9,300'. The snow that did fall on the lower parts of the trail mostly just added water until
- [Salomon Demo Day Coming to Enchanted Forest, March 7](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/21/salomon-demo-day-coming-to-enchanted-forest-march-7/) - Finally!!! A leader in the cross-country ski industry is coming to New Mexico for a full-on Demo Day! You won't want to miss this. We'll be hosting games, short races, and possibly food for this fun event. Enchanted Forest has been having a GREAT ski season, so come up for some amazing skiing and to
- [February 20, 2020 - Still good skiing](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/20/february-20-2020-still-good-skiing/) - Things are holding and thankfully the intermittent warm weather from these past couple of weeks hasn't killed our season. We've received just a bit of snow in between warm days, strange pattern, and now it's cooler, so there's still good skiing out on the trails. Be VERY careful on the now very thin and narrow
- [All Groomed! 2/13/2020](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/13/all-groomed-2-13-2020/) - A big thanks to Travis and Zach for getting things roll-packed (with the nice corduroy compactor wing down) the other day after the storm. It made a full grooming effort possible last night after the kids' group practice. Conditions are just about as perfect as they get, so be sure to get it before it
- [New Snow!](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/11/new-snow/) - Woohoo! It has snowed a healthy amount, and is still coming in. Trails will be rolled this afternoon/evening, then fully groomed by the end of the week, weather depending. Please support the club by joining and/or donating:Southwest Nordic Ski Club membership and donation page
- [SWNSC Junior Nordic U14 Championships Information](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/11/swnsc-junior-nordic-u14-championships-information/) - Go to the Rocky Mountain Nordic (RMN) webpage for info on this year's U14 Championships at Powderhorn (outside of Grand Junction)
- [New snow coming?](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/10/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
- [Kick wax suggestions for tomorrow's classic TT](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/07/kick-wax-suggestions-for-tomorrows-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
- [Full Moon Ski Social - this Saturday, February 8](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/07/full-moon-ski-social-this-saturday-february-8/) - Join us for a full moon social ski out to Cañada Bonita this Saturday evening, February 8th at 6pm. We'll plan on heading out about 6:15pm or so, sorting out into easy-paced (i.e. talking pace) groups. Bring your favorite warm beverages and treats for before/after/during libation breaks. All-comers welcome, including kids. Bring a headlamp just
- [Classic Technique TT - Saturday 2/8/2020](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/05/classic-technique-tt-saturday-2-8-2020/) - We'll be hosting a free classic technique time trial on the trails this Saturday, first skier off by 9:30 AM (sharp-ish). We'll groom in a good track on Friday evening, and it'll be about a 5km or 6km, depending on how we figure out the course. We're looking at running it directly up to the
- [Welcome to the SW Nordic Ski Club website!](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/05/hello-world/) - Check here for all club information, or better yet, go to our club's Facebook page, which is updated more often -- you do NOT have to have a Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/swnordicskiclub/
- [Grooming Report 2/5/2020](https://swnskiclub.org/2020/02/05/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

## Pages

- [Grooming Report / Trail Status](https://swnskiclub.org/grooming-report-trail-status/) - We have been keeping the grooming and trail status reports updated on the front page...
- [Nordic Skiing in New Mexico](https://swnskiclub.org/nordic-skiing-in-new-mexico/) - New Mexico is a different kind of ski adventure, for sure. It can be described as "out there" and perhaps not as refined as those areas people might be more familiar with, but don't let that deter you. There are some of the most rewarding and breathtaking adventures in the country, and we encourage you
- [Southwest Nordic Ski Club      About Us](https://swnskiclub.org/southwest-nordic-ski-club-about-us/) - Club Mission The Southwest Nordic Ski Club (SWNSC) is dedicated to promoting cross country skiing in both our local community, and our greater Southwest region, including Northern New Mexico and Southern Colorado. We are a 501c3 non-profit with a special cooperative agreement with the Santa Fe National Forest to maintain the Nordic trails at Cañada
- [Support the Southwest Nordic Ski Club!](https://swnskiclub.org/support-the-southwest-nordic-ski-club/) - There are several ways to support the Southwest Nordic Ski Club: Volunteer Send a tax-deductible donation via US Post Mail Southwest Nordic Ski ClubP.O. Box 1556Los Alamos, NM 87544 Become a member online and/or donate through our SkiReg site
- [Club Event Results](https://swnskiclub.org/club-event-results/) - Posted results from TTs, biathlons, and other club races SWNSC Kids AtoA TT 2-11-2023Download SWNSC BB Gun Biathlon 2-12-2023Download SWNSC Thanksgiving TTDownload ChuckCalefClassic-2023Download
- [SW Nordic Ski Kids Program](https://swnskiclub.org/sw-nordic-ski-kids-program/) - This page is dedicated to the SWNSC Kids program - a community effort that kids and the young at heart can enjoy and find benefits. While the focus is on getting kids outdoors year-round and developing their xc skiing skills and love for the sport, everyone is invited to participate and volunteer. The program strives
- [SWNSC Grooming Reports and Social Media](https://swnskiclub.org/swsnc-on-social-media/) - Most commonly, new club news and announcements are made via Facebook because of the ease and speed of posting, and also on our Google blog, which works best for detailed grooming and other types of long-winded reports. Links to those media sites are:Southwest Nordic Ski Club Facebook Page SWNSC Trail Conditions/Grooming and News Blog
- [Pajarito Trailfest Youth Mountain Bike Race at Pajarito Mountain, October 23, 2021](https://swnskiclub.org/pajarito-trailfest-youth-mountain-bike-race-at-pajarito-mountain-october-16-2021/) - Sign-Up SHEET CLICK HERE Race Flyer: The-Southwest-Nordic-Ski-Club-Pajarito-Trailfest-Youth-Mountain-Bike-Race-2Download OVERVIEW OF ENTIRE COURSE: TrailFest MTB Race Map-1Download DETAIL of Cañada Bonita "opening loop" TrailFest MTB Race Map START LOOPDownload DETAIL of the TWO separate (different) Pajarito Mountain Loops TrailFest MTB Race Map MOUNTAIN LOOPSDownload DETAIL of Upper and Lower Loops Junction, and FINISH TrailFest MTB Race Map
- [Trail Map of Cañada Bonita Nordic Trails](https://swnskiclub.org/trail-map-of-canada-bonita-nordic-trails/) - Note: these maps both mention a distance of around 3 miles (5km) for the trail - that is the distance of the main Guaje Trail #282 from the trail head, out to the old Baca Fence (Valles Caldera boundary). The actual distance of groomed trails is anywhere from 10km, up to 18km, depending on snow
- [Map to the XC Ski Trails at Cañada Bonita](https://swnskiclub.org/map-to-the-xc-ski-trails-at-canada-bonita-access-via-the-end-of-the-ski-pajarito-parking-lot/) - Follow these directions from downtown Los Alamos, to the Ski Pajarito downhill area parking lot. Access the trail head at the far end (west) of the parking lot, put skis on beyond the closed gate on Camp May Rd., and look for Santa Fe National Forest Trail #282 kiosk on the right. You're there! Note

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