The snowmaking loop was groomed for classic and skate skiing last night around 9 PM. It set up firm this morning; however, the snow remains very sugary. We have changed the direction of travel on the small downhill section with the left turn, which is now an uphill due to the sharp turn and skiers …
A good set of tracks around the Siberian Hwy, and up hills 2 and 4. Carry extra kick wax, or go with some klister if applicable. The going is good, just abrasive. Skate deck looked good and fast!
Happy New Year!! Classic tracks are in good shape considering the weather recently. A bit mushy in the turns. I used skins and they were pretty grabby in the mush, which is an odd characteristic of these skis. Folks… we need to do some major snow dancing to bring good times back to us all. …
The snowmaking loop was groomed for skating and classic around 5 a.m. This evening, we will push snow on the trail to cover a few thin and icy spots.
The snowmaking trail was groomed for both skate and classic skiing around 7 AM.
Hats off to the grooming crew for recovering the man made loop from the melt down resulting in a very solid base with just enough tilled and groomed top to get a nice edge.
Groomed for classic and skating.
MadNorSki Executive Director Tamara Bryant was interviewed for the Madison Magazine article “It is not ‘business as usual’ for winter sports industry” by reporter Gabby Shell. Shell creates an interesting article looking at various perspectives on the changing winter patterns we all have been noticing. https://www.channel3000.com/madison-magazine/its-not-business-as-usual-for-the-winter-sports-industry/article_fd17bbe8-c396-11ef-89e6-fbdef15603ba.html Madnorski Trail Kids working on downhill skills — January …
Unfortunately, we have decided to close the trail from today through tomorrow and potentially Sunday due to warm weather. This closure is necessary to preserve the snow.
Still lots of snow on these trails, although some roots were starting to show in one short stretch, none had melted by noon today. We skated Fern Dell and Hastings only. Fern Dell had been groomed after the 3 inches of dense moist snow that fell Monday and the skate deck was well packed, albeit …