Nature’s Power
All posts by Jay Richards
Ice Photos
Photo album of ice photos as a result of cold temps, wind, and the work of the beaver. Chewing on poplar tree to cut branches to make dam. Dam backs up water, freezes, than dam is open, water falls and ice remains around “anchors”.
Trail Report
Starting to look and feel a little bit more like winter. Dusting of snow overnight and cold temps setting up good ice on the ponds and low areas that are holding water. Ice thick enough on the ponds for some skating! Forecast looking great for snow chances this coming week with a possible big storm right before Thanksgiving!! As soon as we have 2-3″ on the trails, we will begin packing snow and building the base. We continue to work on the trails, clearing sticks to prepare them for the first snows.
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Trail Report
Not much weather to report for the week other than cold temps continue to set frost in the ground and ice on the ponds and sloughs. This is ideal before the snow flies for real! Chance of snow on the weekend and early next week. A snowfall of 2-3″ and we will begin packing the snow and hopefully open a few trails for early season skiing. We are fine tuning the trails as much as we can before the ground turns to white!
Think Snow!!
Fresh Tracks
The ski trails at Maplelag are groomed with both a snow cat (Pisten Bully) and the Ginzu groomers from West Yellowstone Track systems. Thanks to everyone who has confirmed winter reservation for the upcoming season. We are looking forward to a great winter!! If you would like to make a reservation online, check availability, confirm open dates via e-mail or call 800-654-7711 and deposits can be done online through this website.