Blue Hills Update...
7 inches of snow Sunday/Monday, we're finally skiing
the hills! We now have good to excellent snow cover on
most of the West & EastSide Trails. The classic track is particularly
good. Conditions this afternoon (Thursday, Feb. 6) were good with temperatures
near 10 degrees F, skating packed powder with 1" of fresh powder Wednesday
evening. Although many stretches of the skating lane are still somewhat
soft following their first grooming, it should improve as it gets more
traffic, plus more grooming is planned before the weekend. Both the
track and skating lane are better on the WestSide given the more level
nature of the underlying surface. Be aware that there are still a number
of rough spots and stretches, especially on the EastSide. Some downhill
stretches on the EastSide should be avoided altogether until otherwise
advised. These include 28-to-29,
33-to-34, and ungroomed areas (9-8-30-7-6-5). While rock skis are not necessary on much
of the trail, some ruts, frost heaves, and stones remain poorly covered.
Pictures from February 6:
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/28a.jpg
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/28b.jpg
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/4.jpg
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/32.jpg
http://www.centurytel.net/bluehills/32a.jpg
...Tom Paulsen
Ladysmith
