We have a nice amount of snow to start our ski season. Until the base is thicker, use your rock skis - or 'B' skis. Use extra caution on downhills.

East Side: Since Sunday (November 30th), all of the East Side has been groomed with a roller with a comb that leaves a corduroy surface. The compacted snow (base) is 1"-2" thick and provides pretty good cover of the underlying grasses and dirt spots. The base is fairly firm on the Core Loop, a bit softer on the side trails. There's not enough snow to set a classic track, but striding is enjoyable on the current surface. In other words, skating is best on the Core Loop, striding is enjoyable throughout. Typical of early season skiing, anticipate an uneven surface with occasional dirt spots and grasses.

West Side: Groomed for the first time this season by rolling (packing) the standing snow the evening of December 8.

Illicit vehicle traffic has created ruts on the West Side between Letters Y-Z. You may want to avoid that area.

December 8 evening: 1.5 inch snowfall

Grooming Report / Plans:

December 8 evening: Rolled (packed) many of the West Side trails, creating a corduroy surface. Also touched up (rolled) the East Side Core Loop.

December 5 mid-afternoon: Rolled (packed) 1" of new snow on many of the East Side trails, creating a fresh corduroy surface.

Nov. 30 / Dec. 1 / Dec. 2: Rolled (packed) 6" of standing snow on all the East Side trails. The Core Loop received extra attention.