After warm and dry weather to start the week, cooler weather on Thursday after rain showers last night. The rain helped green up the grounds and looking more and more like spring. The ponds and sloughs are free of ice and very active with waterfowl. Little sugarbush remains 95% covered in ice but getting closer every day. The lake scene last night was incredible after the rain pushed through. Rainbow to the south, fog simmering of the lake and sun shining through from the northwest.
Incredible lake scene looking towards the southern part of Little Sugarbush, May 8th, 2013.
Lake scene looking towards the northwest, May 8th, 2013.Section of Skaters Waltz drying up nicely with intense sunshine and warm temps, May 5th, 2013 after being under water 4 days ago.
Just a few patches of snow remaining on the trail, May 6th, 2013. Should be completely snow free by end of the week.
Skiing in the new snow on Skaters Waltz, May 4th, 2013.
May 4th, 2013.
Skiing through the skinny field, May 4th, 2013. Crazy.Maplelag creek was running hard during the snow melt and warmer temps. Past few mornings has slowed down and ice has formed at the surface and edges.
Blue heron watching a pair of loons on a rare piece of open water, May 3rd, 2013.
Skaters Waltz hanging on to coverage
May skiing on Suicide Hill! May 1st, 2013.
Sukkerbusk with a swath of packed ice, May 1st, 2013.
Patch of snow hanging on Skaters Waltz, May 1st, 2013.
(Photos from today on google) https://plus.google.com/photos/117475008862763984699/albums/5873144272041199841
Full on winter mode in front of the lodge. Check out the big rock, still covered in lots of snow! April 17th, 2013.Heading back in on Sukkkerbusk after grooming on Twin Lakes. April 17th, 2013.Incredible track skiing Tuesday morning, April 16th, 2013.
Setting track on Sap Run as it passes through Skaters Waltz which was also groomed today. April 15th, 2013.
Barred owl checking out the scene, April 15th, 2013. We have been seeing more owls lately.
Top of Suicide Hill Sunday morning, April 14th, 2013. Last peek of the sun before more snow moving in!
Knute Thorsgard and Glenn Gifford after skiing Roy’s Run and North Loup during blizzard like conditions Sunday afternoon, April 14th, 2013. “Beautiful in the woods” the dedicated skiers reported.
Intersection on Sap Run where Poki Loki ends and Mother North Star begins! April 8th, 2013. Sap Run groomed Monday evening and Mother North Star groomed Friday. Both trails in good shape for spring skiing.Setting new track on east side of Sukkerbusk, April 8th, 2013. A loop was made using the east side up to Rootin Tootin than back to Maplelag for a 3.5km loop.Skaters Waltz, April 8th, 2013. Bit slower on Monday with the fresh precip but should freeze down Monday night and be nice on Tuesday after grooming Monday night as well.
Still lots of snow in the woods and nice tracks on Mother North Star, April 6th, 2013.Skaters Waltz with coating of new wet snow, April 6th, 2013. Should freeze down Saturday night and be firm and fast again Sunday morning.
Pisten Bully grooming in April! Double tracks set on Mother North Star Thursday April 4th, 2013.
Grooming on Skaters Waltz early evening April 4th, 2013. Hard and fast until 9am than softening up after noon. Best skiing 10-12!
Fat biking allowed now only when trails are frozen. Check with Jay before coming out to ride. [email protected]
Fantastic conditions for the morning ski, March 23rd, 2013.
Bill Kippley and friends enjoying the incredible late season conditions, March 21st, 2013.
Fourth and final pass on Skaters Waltz, late afternoon March 20th, 2013. Fantastic skate skiing conditions right now.John ready to hit the fantastic late season conditions. March 20th, 2013.Dennis finishing up a trip around Skaters Waltz. March 20th, 2013.New track set on Bullhead lake trail Wednesday morning, March 20th, 2013. Will be tracked again before weekend.Skate traffic on skaters waltz, March 20th, 2013.
The mountain bike course is closed until the snow melts and the frost goes out. The majority of the snow has melted but still some patches of snow on the ski trails and singletrack. We are hoping the trails will be ready to ride by May 15th.
Fat bike riding on a hard and crusted over Skaters Waltz, April 7th, 2013.
Denny Barry providing details from a morning ride with Carlos, December 14th, 2012.
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Fat bike exploration in between twin lakes, December 12th, 2012.Fat biking on the singletrack, December 4th, 2012. The trails are open to mountain biking until the snow flies. Fat bikes are welcome in the winter, please check on areas open for riding
Muddy mountain bike after a greasy ride Saturday afternoon, November 17th, 2012.
The mountain bike course starts at the beginning of Skaters Waltz ski trail and is marked with red signs and black arrows. The Sport/Comp/Expert loop (intermediate to advanced) is 7 miles and takes 40 minutes to 1 hour to complete. The Twin lakes singletrack starts off the main driveway to the west, is 3 miles in length and takes 17 to 25 minutes to compete. Both trails depend on rider ability for amount of time required to complete. There is also a Citizen/Kids Comp loop that runs mainly on ski trails for more beginner type riding. All the ski trails are open for mountain biking as well. There are limited services available in the main lodge and closed when special events are going on. Please purchase a trail pass to support maintenance efforts. The trails are closed to horses and motorized vehicles.
Two way section on twin lakes. All marked and ready to keep riders “left”!Jake riding on the bridge to access twin lakes singletrack, August 29th, 2012.
New mountain bike trail signs. September 13th, 2011.Posted at major intersections and labeled for either Citizen/Beginner loop or Sport/Expert more advanced loop to singletrack.
Hard to believe with mild weather but we were able to groom one more time Friday morning, April 26th. This the seventh consecutive month we have groomed! Skiing was nice up until noon as well! Latest trail report on the trail report page.
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