- Base Depth - 2-12 inches
Km Open - 25
- Remarks - River Road and golf course sections were bare, so probably not recommended even with the new snow, but still good cover on Old Mountain Road and Whiteface Inn sections. Still use caution on the hill down to McKenzie Pond, and it is thin for the first few yards in from McKenzie Pond Road.
- BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 33"
Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4 feet
Surface Conditions: powder
Remarks: Hiking trail from Adirondak Loj to Marcy Dam still not really skiable since the new snow was very light. The truck trail is still the only recommended ski route to Marcy Dam. Avalanche Pass still has good cover. Small brooks have opened up on the Calamity Brook Trail as has the crossings of the Opalescent in Flowed Lands, and the new snow probably hasn't helped there. Marcy Trail still rough just above Marcy Dam to the bridge at 1.2 miles. Additionally, the crossing of Marcy Brook at Indian Falls has "gone out" and is difficult. Wright Peak has good cover above the junction with the hiking trail, which was rough but skiable still not so skiable now. Northside Trail to Johns Brook Lodge no longer passable on skis.
- Skis and snowshoes still required in the High Peaks Wilderness Area and needed elsewhere along with traction aids for any steep terrain.
- Meadow Lane has been blocked off for the winter, adding 3/4 mile to approach of Marcy Dam.
- Lake ice again solid after the cold weather since Thursday.
- All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road, Whiteface Highway) still have cover. Whiteface Highway still thin or even bare above the Lake Placid Turn. __________________________________________________________________
- 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 - 6" (packed)
Inches New Snow - 2
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open - 45
Km Tracked - 40 - Remarks - Reopened Thursday with all but Hi-Notch and the outer loop of the Ladies 5km open.
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 - 6" (packed)
Inches New Snow - 3
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open - 15
Km Tracked - 10
Remarks -
Whiteface Club Nordic Center: - 10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. rentals, 518-523-2551,
- www.whitefaceclubresort.com
Base Depth -
Inches New Snow - - Surface Conditions -
Km Open -
Km Tracked -
Remarks - Closed for the season
Paul Smith's VIC:
15 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
Base Depth - 2-6" (packed)
Inches New Snow -
Surface Conditions - spring surfaces
Km Open - 15
Km Tracked -
Remarks - 10" inches off trail depth
Dewey Mountain - Saranac Lake
13 km of trails, open daily (including nights until 7PM Tue. - Fri.), rentals, 891-2697 http://www.deweymountain.com
Base Depth -
Inches New Snow -
Surface conditions - frozen granular
Km Open - 7
Km Tracked -
Remarks - Lower trails crusty but open
Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course
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