The snow is occurring during a period of very dry cold
conditions.  Hence the snow is great in depth, but short on
moisture content. 

 

As a result, this snow  will not pack well, and setting a track
will be problematic for Van and the groomers until the weather
warms up.

 

Van plans to groom with the help of the Forest Service on Friday,
December 19th.  It will not be a easy matter to pack this dry
snow and a track is likely out of the question.  It is expected
to warm up Christmas week and Van will make his traditional
Monday grooming  to have the area ready for those new Christmas
skis .

 

Snow  shoeing doesn't require grooming, but until the pack warms
and settles. expect your snowshoes to go deep into the snow,  and
the going will be tough if you are the fortunate person breaking
trail.

 

On another note, the January meeting will feature well known
writer and respected outdoorsman, Rich Landers who will speak
about his ski trip last year to Yellowstone Park.  Those of you
who have listened to Rich speak know he is as interesting as the
great trips he is able to make.  Invite, or at least tell, your
friends  about this program.  It will be one of the best of the
season.

 

Geoff Harvey

 

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