[XC] Blue Hills Trail update

[Blue Hills webmaster]

Blue Hills Trail report...

The skating lane of the East & West Side was groomed with the Tidd Tech Tenderizer Thursday, February 13.  The striding lane was set Monday, February 10.  The south half of Audie was groomed for skating & striding Thursday, February 13 including a connecting trail to the WestSide.

With the exception of occasional small dirt patches that are easily negotiated, very good conditions were available with fresh corduroy (fresh grooming) in the skating lane today.  The base is firm in most areas and provides good edge control and generally solid pole plants.  While rock skis are not necessary on much of the trail, some ruts, frost heaves, and stones remain poorly covered.  Most of our local skiers are using their good skis.

Pictures from Feb. 13:
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/22.jpg
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/34.jpg
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/34a.jpg
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/17.jpg
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/17a.jpg

More details at website: http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/
...Tom Paulsen
    Ladysmith