Most of the details have finally been worked out, so we'll go ahead and get the
word out about the revival of the "Sometimes Annual New Mexico Ski Cup"
cross-country ski race on January 24th and 25th.  It's being promoted and
sponsored by the Enchanted Forest XC Ski Area in Red River.  They'll be posting
the flier and waiver on their site soon, so check there directly (probably
tomorrow or the next day...they just got a bunch of new snow that they have to
go pack down).  www.enchantedforestxc.com
There will be a classical (traditional style) race on Saturday, and a freestyle
(skate) race on Sunday.  We're also posting the information on the SWNSC website
now, so check there either tonight or tomorrow for the flier and waiver of
liability. www.swnordicski.org
Also, don't forget about the Chama Chile Ski Classic on January 18.  This is an
awesome event with a great course.  It's going back to the original classical
style and is listed as a 10km event, but is usually somewhat longer.  Part of
the course is on the old Cumbres & Toltec railroad grade.  See: www.chamaski.com
for more information on that.
Please help spread the word on these unique New Mexico events, and get out there
and ski!


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Hi all,
I posted a quick trail report on the blog:
http://swnordicski.blogspot.com/
Also, please remember to renew your memberships.  We've been busy getting all of
the club assets in order (both hard and liquid) and although we are looking good
"in the field," it has been a little bit of a strain on the meager bank account.
If you ever wonder where the money goes or what the finances are, please feel
free to not ask questions...just kidding.  This isn't the Bush administration =)
You can ask us any questions at board@...
...and, you are always invited to board meetings where we always have financial
reports by our very own economic guru and club treasurer, Paul Graham.
OK, think snow and go ski!



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6" new up there to ski on today, over a consolidated 6" snowfall from the
previous day made
for very nice ski touring, and virtually rock free.

No grooming as of yet, but the guys have been busy the past two weeks cutting
and moving
all the fallen trees on the trail, so today's skiing didn't  involve struggling
over trees!  Many
trees had fallen last month, so we owe a big thanks to the crew for dealing with
it.

I believe grooming will begin this week.

If you didnt already get this...

--- On Wed, 12/10/08, Howard Tritz <tritz29@...> wrote:





Hi All,
Please pass this on to anyone you know who might be interested in coming to
Leadville this weekend to support purchasing a Nordic Trail Groomer to
consistently groom the Mineral Belt Trail, Mount Massive Golf Course and Dutch
Henry Sledding Hill. Thanks for your support. For more info call Kathy at
719-293-4937 or email pbcordcoop@....

Chris Albers
Cycles of Life
504 Harrison Ave.
Leadville, CO 80461

719-486-5533
719-486-4004 fax





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Hi all,
This is all the word from Dave Wykoff and John Bernardin (read below), who got
up there last evening to get in the first packing job in anticipation for more
snow (hopefully on its way).
There are 3 trees down, one really big one about 1/2 of the way from point J to
the meadow.  The other one is at point O.  What few groomers we have at the
moment can probably take care of them, but there are some other items that we
could use a little help with:
1. signs
2. aspen shoots on the upper trail near the meadow and down
3. stringing up fencing at the rock below point J
If anyone is willing and able, we could use some help.  These are always
one-time early season chores that need 'tending to and are quite important for
the rest of the season.
We're EXTREMELY short on grooming staff too -- much more than the past couple of
seasons.  If anyone wants to help pitch in, please let us know!!!!  We'll work
it in teams at first so that you won't have to be alone out there.
Please let us know.  The Groomers' email listserv address is:
groomers@...
Good skiing near home is priceless.  It won't be long.  Please help out if you
can!



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Dave,
We should also hang the snow fence at the big rock during the chain
saw work.  The nice aspect of this is that we can haul everything in
on the snow cat and don't have to carry it.  I could work on this
tomorrow late afternoon, but we really need at least 3 or 4 of us to
do this work.

Dave and I brought down 4 empty gas cans.  There are at least 5 more
empties up there.  Please grab a few when you go up there and bring
them down and fill em up, even if you are only going up to ski or
hike.  It really helps out the grooming team to keep up the supply of gas.

We should also put up all of the signs.  Can someone volunteer to do
that task that may not want to chain saw or hang fence?

By the way, the skiing is less than marginal, but there may be more
snow by the weekend.

John

At 08:32 AM 12/11/2008, David Wykoff wrote:
>Well- the first grooming of the 08-09 season has occured (sort of)
>John B and I got up there last night and got Kermit and Cosmo fired
>up hooked on to a Tidd each and started out. We headed up the lower
>road and got above point O were it opens up into meadow....Tree
>down, to big to move, turn around.  back to point O and up the old
>road. I mad it to the turnaround but there is a tree down between
>point L and the turn around, so we started grooming back down, and
>we made it to the bonfire loop guess what...The Mother of all trees
>has fell across the trail....it is about 3 feet across, Turned
>around again took the cut off and kept going down, every thing else
>was clear till we got down to about point B, tree down but were able
>to move it out of the way, then poit A tree down, droped the Tidds
>at point A and went over the log to get home.
>
>Snow? not much.
>logs? 5
>aspen shoots? 100's
>
>we need to put good chains on and go saw!  lets pick a time
>
>
>
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In case you havent gotten it yet here is all the info on the tday nordic camp in
Crested Butte. There are still places available to rent in town of CB if you are
planning last minute!

--- On Thu, 11/20/08, Michele Simpson <michele@...> wrote:

From: Michele Simpson <michele@...>
Subject: CB Nordic Thanksgiving Training Camp ON SNOW!
To: joellenf@...
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2008, 2:12 PM







Crested Butte Nordic hosts 8th Annual Thanksgiving Training Camp ON SNOW!!
NEXT WEEKEND, November 28TH-30TH
 
(8k groomed at Lily Lake. coverage and conditions are good, and holding steady.
more snow due mid-week)Start the Nordic season off right with cross-country ski
clinics designed for newcomers to advanced skiers wishing to hone their skate
skiing, classical skiing and waxing techniques.
All abilities are welcome and a variety of activities are planned. Both skate
skiing and classical skiing clinics are offered for all levels by our team of
expert clinicians including:
Former Olympian, Ingrid Butts and former Olympic coach, Kendall Butts; former
Western State Nordic coach, Jesse Crandall; PSIA instructor and Rossignol
demonstration team member,
Ross Matlock; local Nordic extraordinaire, Eliane Wissocq; and CBNC Ski School
Director, Janelle Smiley. Classic skiing, Ski conditioning and waxing clinics
are offered on Friday.
A Grey Hares Group skate skiing clinic for the over 50 crowd will be offered
Saturday along with beginner, intermediate, advanced and women¢s skate clinics.
Additionally, we offer an avalanche clinic, lunch, 5k races and a silent auction
& gourmet pasta dinner. Don¢t miss this great opportunity to hone your Nordic
skills with these outstanding
local experts. Visit www.cbnordic.org for a complete schedule, or call
970-349-1707.Schedule & Flyer Attached. Spread the word!! Thanks!




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Hey, thanks to everyone who turned out for the workday early Saturday.  We got a
lot done with that group.  Everyone busted their hind-end and the hard stuff was
accomplished (i.e. the front hill shade fence).
Dina took some photos and we made a new place on Google to share our ski club
photos, rather than always having to post them on the blog, although a few good
blog photos always spice up the stories.
See: http://picasaweb.google.com/SWNSKIboard
for the photos.
We have a bit more work to get done on the shed (insulation and drywall) and a
couple more trees down on the lower road.  We got the aspen shoots cut up to
point 'J', but the whole upper trail from J to the meadow still needs to be hit.
We'll have some quick work parties this week and maybe one more next weekend if
you're interested...



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Ooops, I just read my original email and I did NOT mean "cut down trees," but
rather 'cut trees that have already fallen down'...as in to clear them from the
trail.  Sorry about that.  We don't make it a habit of cutting down trees.


-- "Clay Moseley" <tclaynm@...> wrote:

Hi gang,
Don't forget about all the fun planned on Saturday.  Wake up very early to come
help us string up the front hill fencing, cut aspen shoots, cut down trees and
roll them off the trail, and whatever else we can find to get done before 12:30
or 1:00 pm or so.  Then, we'll break out the BBQ grill (we may need more than
the teeny tiny one that I left up there...) and grill some stuff.
It's a potluck, so bring whatever you want to grill, plus a little side to
share.
Really, this is usually a lot of fun and hanging out.  You don't even have to
work if you don't want to!  Just renew your membership and bring a friend to do
the same
Let's get ready for the ski season.  Hope to see you there.



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Hi gang,
Don't forget about all the fun planned on Saturday.  Wake up very early to come
help us string up the front hill fencing, cut aspen shoots, cut down trees and
roll them off the trail, and whatever else we can find to get done before 12:30
or 1:00 pm or so.  Then, we'll break out the BBQ grill (we may need more than
the teeny tiny one that I left up there...) and grill some stuff.
It's a potluck, so bring whatever you want to grill, plus a little side to
share.
Really, this is usually a lot of fun and hanging out.  You don't even have to
work if you don't want to!  Just renew your membership and bring a friend to do
the same
Let's get ready for the ski season.  Hope to see you there.



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Come out on Saturday Nov 15th to kick off the nordic season with some trail work
and a BBQ. Bring family and friends. Renew your membership and bring potential
new members with you!
 
WHAT: Trail work day, club BBQ potluck and membership drive!
WHEN: Sat Nov 15; Trail work 8am-noon; BBQ 12:30-2pm
TO BRING FOR WORK: gloves, warm comfy work clothes, tools!
TO BRING FOR BBQ: something to grill and a side. Desserts provided!
 
Any questions email dinavolga@...
see you there!
SWNSKI board
 




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For Los Alamos Nordic Only! Save on season passes by November 9th!

Regular Prices

  Regular     $135.00
  Couple     $155.00
  Each Child (Under 18, 6 and Under Free)     $30.00
  Family     $200.00

_On sale for you before November 9th 2008_

Regular   $100
Couple   $125
Each Child   $15
Family   $150

Ski 4 Pass! Good at 4 XC Ski Areas!

Call John or Judy at 575-754-2374


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Let's go, I'm waxing my skis already!
Tom Brimacombe

I'm on the board of Los Amigos de Valles Caldera and the Valles Caldera
staff keep mentioning that they would like to do XC Racing in the
winter. I tell them they sould contact the Southwest Nordic Ski Club in
Los Alamos.

I just want to put a bug in your ears.

When there is snow in the Valles Grande, it is perfect for a XC race
course. It's better than the Salt Lake Olympics XC site (Soldier
Hollow - I use to ski there).

I believe the Valles Caldera staff would love to work with the club to
setup an event.

-Greg

Here is a chance to make sure you vote for representatives who are
pro-recreation in Los Alamos:

====================================
Mark your Calendars for the Final County Council Debate on Wednesday Oct 22 at
the Smith Auditorium 7pm, sponsored by PAC-8 TV/KRSN 1490/Los Alamos Monitor and
moderated by James Rickman and Carol Clark. Submit your questions
to:pac8debate@... (please include your name if you want to receive credit
for the question) or post your question in the comments section of this blog.
Questions from the Moderators, Email/Internet and the Audience will be taken.
=====================================

 
Thanks,
Greg Kendall
(505)412-3843
greg_kendall@...



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Hi everyone. Just to let you know. John and Judy Miller, owners of
Enchanted Forest Cross Country Ski Area are being inducted into the New
Mexico Ski Hall of Fame on November First. I am trying to get more info
on the event and I will pass it along to the group. There ill be a
dinner and presentation ceremony. If you know of anyone else, not on
this list, who might be interested, please pass it along.

Also James Hampton will be presented with the XC Ski instructor of the
year award at the same event.

Geoff Goins


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My groomer is ready, is yours?

Geoff
Enchanted Forest


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Who's groomin?
from NOAA:
Special Weather StatementSPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENTNATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE
ALBUQUERQUE NM254 PM MDT FRI OCT 3 2008NMZ001>021-026-041200-NORTHWEST
PLATEAU-NORTHWEST MOUNTAINS INCLUDING JEMEZ-...COLDER TEMPERATURES AND GUSTY
WINDS MOVING IN FOR THE WEEKEND...A POWERFUL GULF OF ALASKA STORM SYSTEM MOVING
ASHORE OVER NORTHERNCALIFORNIA AND THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST WILL SLIDE RAPIDLY
TOWARD THEFOUR CORNERS REGION SATURDAY MORNING AND THEN DRIFT SLOWLYEASTWARD
ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEKEND.AS NEW MEXICO SAYS GOODBYE
TO AN EXTENDED ROUND OF ABOVE NORMALTEMPERATURES...WEEKEND HIGH TEMPERATURES
WILL FALL TO 5 TO 10DEGREES BELOW NORMAL BY SUNDAY. WITH COLDER
TEMPERATURES...ACLOUDY AND RAINY WEEKEND HEADLINES THE WEEKEND WEATHER
STORY.WITH THE COLD AND RAIN...SNOW LEVELS WILL DROP TO 9000 FEET OVERTHE HIGHER
PEAKS OF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO MOUNTAINS...AND THENORTHERN MOUNTAINS OF RIO
ARRIBA COUNTY EAST OF HIGHWAY 84...INADDITION TO THE PEAKS OF THE JEMEZ
MOUNTAINS ALONG THE RIO ARRIBAAND SANDOVAL COUNTY LINE. ACCUMULATIONS PUSHING
SIX INCHES AREPOSSIBLE OVER THE HIGHER COUNTRY ABOVE THE SNOW LINE.... THOSE
PLANNING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES THIS WEEKEND SHOULD PREPARE FORWET AND BLUSTERY
WEATHER...WITH SNOW A GOOD BET OVER THE HIGHCOUNTRY. STAY IN TOUCH WITH YOUR
PREFERRED WEATHER INFORMATIONSOURCE AS YOU MAKE WEEKEND PLANS.

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Details on the blog:
http://triatomics.blogspot.com/


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Despite threatening skies, the time trial went off as usual without incident. 
The storms kept at bay but produced a heavy, humid headwind that kept the times
a little subdued.  Of course, fun was had by all.
Full results and season stats may be found at the Triatomics webpage.
Pajarito Time Trial #8 - Tuesday, July 8, 2008Conditions:  cloudy, a little
stormy, area rain, 70'sUnfavorable headwind & heavy, humid airMark
Wald-Hopkins16:17:00Clay Moseley16:18:00John Zarling16:37:00Mike
Warren16:39:00Ken Feller17:53:00Lisa Doughertyw18:04:00Amy
Reganw18:43:00Gretchen Selbyw19:24:00Frank Cherne20:52:00Donna Bergw21:14:00Kim
Katkow23:15:00Average time18:39:38Number of riders11wdenotes women
ridersjdenotes junior riders


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See the full result sheet on the Triatomics website.
Pajarito Time Trial #3 - Tuesday, June 3, 2008Conditions:  Mild ~75*F, clear,
dry, gusty.Strong gusts on hill…not fast conditionsMark Wald-Hopkins16:41:00Clay
Moseley16:45:00Scott Valdez17:46:00John Zarling18:21:00Vince Fischer18:29:00Lisa
Doughertyw19:09:00Dave Wykoff19:41:00Leland Maez19:50:00Kent
Hettinga19:53:00Dave Zirkel20:50:00Laurie Goddard21:20:00Karen
Youngw21:23:00Rachel Hundhausenw21:57:00Donna Bergw22:04:00Ben
Davis23:20:00Suzie Schillaciw24:06:00Jeri Sullivanw25:02:00Kristi
Beguinw25:41:00Tina Behr-Andresw26:52:00Average time21:00:32Number of
riders19wdenotes women ridersjdenotes junior riders
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Don't forget about the Tuesday evening time trial today.  Meet at 5:30pm at the
ice rink to pre-ride the course up to the ski hill turn-off, back to the ice
rink by about 5:50pm to get your name on the list and send off just after 6pm.
I apologize for not having posted last week's results yet.  I'll get that done
some time today...I hope.

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Boulder Nordic Sport (BNS) announces four cross-country ski camps for 2008-2009.
BNS camps combine top-notch coaching with fun, training and adventure in some of
the most incredible places on earth, including dates in Colorado, New Zealand
and Sweden. Detailed information and registration are available on-line or by
phone: 877.BNS.SKIS (267.7547), http://www.bouldernordicsport.com .

• Crested Butte, Colorado June 5-8, 2008
• Snow Farm, New Zealand July 20-August 1 and August 4-14, 2008
• Snow Mountain Ranch, Colorado November 28-30, 2008
• Mora, Sweden (Vasaloppet) February 24-March 2, 2009

Crested Butte on Snow Camp June 5th-8th

Boulder Nordic Sport, Western State College and the Crested Butte Nordic Center
will host a 4-day on-snow camp for all ages June 5-8, 2008 in Crested Butte,
Colorado. The snow continues to pile up in Crested Butte and we look forward to
5km of Pisten Bully-groomed trails for a fun-filled 4 days of skiing and dryland
training at the peak of spring in the Colorado High Country.

The four-day camp will be led by Western State College Coach Jesse Crandall and
Boulder Nordic Sport owner Nathan Schultz. The camp provides intermediate to
advanced skiers with technique coaching, video analysis, and information about a
wide range of training, technique and other skiing topics. The itinerary
includes skiing in the morning on all three days with afternoon dryland sessions
and evening discussion topics and social events. Skiers will be grouped by
ability with no more than eight skiers per coach to provide the best coaching
experience possible.

Physiology testing is available at Western State College as an add-on to the
camp. VO2 Max and Lactate Testing are available with consultations from the
Western State Exercise Physiologist and tests can be done rollerskiing on WSC’s
new state-of-the-art treadmill, running or cycling.

The fee for the three-day camp is $100 for juniors and $360 for adults, which
includes grooming fees and coaching. Discounted lodging and meal packages will
be available. See bouldernordic.com for details and registration or call
720.227.9400.

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Oops, I said this weekend, May 3.  That, of course, is not correct.  I meant the
weekend following this weekend.  May 3 is a Saturday.
Everyone pray for me as I attempt the "Sink-o-de-Mile" swim


-- "Clay Moseley" <tclaynm@...> wrote:

Hi all,
By now you've surely put away your skis, but if you're still in the spirit, we
(SWNSC) have a tent at the Viva Recreation Day hosted by Los Alamos County this
weekend, May 3 at Ashley Pond.
There are 3 shifts: 9-11, 11-1, and 1-3.
So far, I don't know of anyone else who will be "manning" the tent.  I will be
in a swim meet from about 10 to 11:30 and will head over to the tent right
afterward and probably be on from noon to 3pm.  I'll probably bring some skis,
poles, rollerskis and some pictures as props...maybe even print up some flyers
and deliver them before I go to the swim meet.
Please think about it and sign up (just email the group) if you can.
Thanks!




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Hi all,
By now you've surely put away your skis, but if you're still in the spirit, we
(SWNSC) have a tent at the Viva Recreation Day hosted by Los Alamos County this
weekend, May 3 at Ashley Pond.
There are 3 shifts: 9-11, 11-1, and 1-3.
So far, I don't know of anyone else who will be "manning" the tent.  I will be
in a swim meet from about 10 to 11:30 and will head over to the tent right
afterward and probably be on from noon to 3pm.  I'll probably bring some skis,
poles, rollerskis and some pictures as props...maybe even print up some flyers
and deliver them before I go to the swim meet.
Please think about it and sign up (just email the group) if you can.
Thanks!



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If you got your AXCS publication already you can see Paul, Clay and part of
Denny are in the wine-drinking shot in the lower left on the cover. That's
evening of relay day and we are celebrating because US did well including a 3rd
in the M2 which was the toughest category with the overall fastest relays of the
day being in this age group! Clay got to do leg 2 (classic) of the M2 relay - it
was a very exciting race!
   There are also a few pix I took at the races inside, but those are in black
and white and unfortunately really didnt come out. If you would like to see them
in color (along with about 300 more pix from that trip - in chronological order,
labeled with race and age group) check out:
http://picasaweb.google.com/dinapesenson/MWC2008JD

   I'm sure Clay will put up more race stories from that trip at some point, but
its getting hard to stay on top of that with Atomic Man coming up and the rest
of warm weather sports kicking in now.



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Please make it tomorrow morning at 9am to help clean up all of the Nordic club
detritus that we have deposited to help keep the snow shaded, our groomers on
track, the hikers off the trails, etc.
We'll also have some trash to pick up (including some dog poop and poop bags --
bring gloves!  =(  and the sheds to clean out and organize for the summer
storage season.  It shouldn't take too long.  Be sure to bring a Leatherman or
multi-tool, or a pair of needle-nose pliers and a pocket knife.
We'll also do a little grilling, but so far, we only have my one little portable
grill to use.  If you have one you can bring up, please do so -- also, bring
your own meat/meatless item to throw on the grill.  Dina and I may have a few
extra burgers.  So far, we only have the following people signed up to bring the
following things:
Clay & Dina:  some drinks, buns, fixings, dessert?
Paul G.:  some drinks, fixings
John U.:  buns, some drinks


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Looks like they were designed for rough roads.

I have tried v2's with the brake activated by the lower leg. Found them to be
awkward.

As far as brakes(speed reducers in v2's terminology) I have found the Aero's to
be excellent. I use the Aero 150's with speed reducers for skating and can
descend hills I'd have difficulty skating up.

BTW, kudos to all the nordiques in LA for an outstanding effort on your trails
this year. On all my trips up there(from
tijeras) I found the trails to be in excelent shape.

Rich Besser

Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:07:24 -0600
To: members@...
From: bernardin@...
Subject: [Members] Skike


A friend of mine from France sent me the following web link to roller
skis with a decent brake mechanism (the lack of which has been a
complaint from many a roller skier).  Anyway, thought it may be of
interest to club members.


John







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The blog has been updated with some new pictures and a couple of other reports. 
Check it out.
Also, please try to come up for the trail cleanup "party" this Saturday, April
5.  We can meet at 9am in the parking lot and hike up the front hill and pull
all of the fencing and posts down.  It'll take a few trips and some hands, but
we can probably knock it out by noon.
We can also bring up some stuff to BBQ.  However, we need some grills or we can
make a little "open pit" and put in some charcoals.  The grill thing is probably
better.  I have a small portable one and we probably only need one or two more. 
I also have a few extra burgers to bring, plus some drinks.
If you can make it and bring something, email me and I'll post on the blog what
people are bringing so that it will help the planning.
See you there.
Clay


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Friday, March 28, 2008
Grooming/Trail Conditions Report 3/28/08
Get it while the gettin's good. That is the last grooming session of the year. I
took some
pictures to post, but left my camera bag in the trackster and can't download
them. I'm
bummed about that, as they're pretty cool.

I got up there just after 5pm and the snow was corn and pretty soft. Some short
sections
were frozen and not really good, but it mostly groomed out nicely. There's lots
of debris in
some stretches, so be careful. It's especially bad where the big trees fell and
we had to cut
them out and all kinds of sawdust and boughs got buried under the snow...it's
all exposed
now.

I just focused on the upper trails and the meadow from point M to the top. The
lower trail
didn't get any grooming...sorry. It likely has burn out spots anyway. As it was,
the session
took a long time because it hadn't been groomed in a couple of weeks...too bad,
as it
would have been nicer if we had stayed on top of it. The 4 people who groom
regularly ran
out of steam. We need more help...seriously.

You'll need to walk to just before the coat tree at point B. After that, it's
continous, but I
had to shovel three different spots, so be careful. The worst one is just over
the little hill a
hundred meters past the coat tree. Other than that, it's actually pretty good
skiing in some
long stretches.

The trail is groomed for both skating and classic from point B to the top of the
meadow,
and then down the meadow to the entrance at point M. Be careful on the meadow
trail
where it enters the little tree sections. It's very uneven and one spot that is
exposed to the
wind has a very narrow covering.

It was below freezing when I got done, so it was setting up nicely. Should hold
up for the
morning.

Enjoy!

PS -- We will have a NO EXCUSES work day next Saturday, April 5, to pull down
all of the
fencing and wands, and put away the equipment. Please come up and help if you
can. If
we have interest, we can do a nice BBQ afterward and enjoy some burgers, brats,
beer, etc.
It should be fun, actually.