- JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
Base Depth - 6-30 inches
Surface Conditions -Powder
Km Open - 50
Remarks -Old Mountain Road has perfect cover and a good skied in track. Over two feet of snow at the top of the pass. Still marginal at the Saranac Lake end
BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 30 inches
Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 45 inches
Surface Conditions: Powder
Remarks: Hiking trail from ADK Loj to Marcy Dam is skiable but marginal, so the Truck Trail is still the better choice. Avalanche Pass has been skied, but is also still marginal with many rocks to dodge between the dam and Avalanche Camp. Marcy may be skiable above 50 meter bridge, but not below that point. Wright Peak just barely skiable above the junction with the hiking trail. Skis and snowshoes are now required in the High Peaks and needed elsewhere. Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam. Otherwise, all the early season favorites including Connery Pond, Whiteface Highway, Newcomb Lake, Fish Pond, and Hays Brook are skiable. Raquette Falls may still be marginal.
X-C SKI CENTER CONDITIONS: (Groomed, trail fee required)
Mt. Van Hoevenberg X-C Ski Center: - 50km of trails, open daily, rentals, lessons, 518-523-2811, www.whiteface.com/activities/cross-country-skiing
Base Depth - 12"
Inches New Snow -2
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open - 50
Km Tracked -50
Remarks - New Groomer makes for great skiing
Cascade X-C Ski Center: - 20 km of trails with connection to 50km at Mt. Van Hoevenberg, open daily, rentals, lessons, restaurant, bar. 518-523-9605, www.cascadeski.com
Base Depth - 8"
Inches New Snow -1
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open -All
Km Tracked -All
Remarks - Good skiing!
Lake Placid Club Nordic Center: (part of Lake Placid Crowne Plaza) - 10 km of trails, open holiday weeks and some weekends, rentals, 518-523-2556, www.lakeplacidcp.com
Base Depth - 12
Inches New Snow -2
Surface Conditions - packed powder
Km Open -10 km
Km Tracked - 10km
Remarks -Good Skiing
Whiteface Club Nordic Center: - 10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
Base Depth - 14
Inches New Snow -1
Surface Conditions - Packed Powder
Km Open -10
Km Tracked -10
Remarks - It's all good!
Paul Smith's VIC:
15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
Base Depth - 6-8"
Inches New Snow -1
Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
Km Open - 15
Km Tracked -15
Remarks - Great Skiing!