- JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
- Base Depth - 2-8 inches
- Surface Conditions - powder
- Km Open - 50
- Remarks - Entire trail will be skiable after the storm. We'll pass along reports of sections that have been broken out.
BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 18 "
Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 3-1/2 feet
Surface Conditions: frozen granular and powder
Remarks: New snow will change everything. With at least 12" now seemingly assured in the mountains, all popular ski routes including Marcy and Wright Peak will be skiable.
- Skis and snowshoes definitely required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere.
- Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
- 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 - 3"
Inches New Snow - 5"
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open - 50
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Remarks - Grooming will be ongoing. Entire system should be open by Saturday afternoon.
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 - 3"
Inches New Snow - 6"
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open - 10
Km Tracked - 5
Remarks - 6" new snow as of 8 AM! Grooming will be ongoing
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
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Whiteface Club Nordic Center: - 10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. (daily during holiday weeks), rentals, 518-523-2551, www.whitefaceclubresort.com
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Paul Smith's VIC:
15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
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Remarks - All loops except Esker and Fox Run open.
Dewey Mountain - Saranac Lake
13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697 http://www.deweymountain.com
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