- INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
- As we begin the first full week of Spring, we have mid-winter conditions. Temperatures will be well below freezing through Wednesday, but the warming so that Friday and Saturday will be near or above 40 with a chance of rain, before cooling a bit for this coming Sunday. The best skiing will be during the week with powder conditions prevailing. Weekend will still have plenty of snow - just not such nice weather or surface conditions. Next update on Thursday, 3/27, when we have a better idea of weekend weather.
- So get out there and make up for all the skiing missed in January.
- Base Depth - 18-24"
- Surface Conditions - powder
- Remarks - All sections skiable. All major sections have been broken out.
BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 40"
Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 6-7'
Surface Conditions: Coverage is finally good everywhere. To belabor the obvious, skis or snowshoes required for all travel in the High Peaks and definitely needed everywhere else. Ice on Avalanche Lake and Lake Colden definitely crossable, and the firm wind-packed powder means still no slush problems there. All other smaller bodies of water safe to cross, just be very careful around inlets or outlets. All popular routes have been broken out since the big storm two weeks ago.
Meadow Lane now closed for the winter. Adds nearly a mile each way on the Marcy Dam Truck Trail.
- Whiteface Highway: Given the wind that has accompanied nearly every storm and many days in between, some areas may be blown clear - otherwise good cover.
- Marcy trail finally in good shape from bottom to top. Downed trees below Indian Falls have now been cleared. Thanks to Ron Konowitz, Katie Tyler, and Colden Caretaker Sean Platt.
- Wright Peak Ski Trail also finally in good shape, including the section shared with the hiking trail.
__________________________________________________________________________- 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 (packed) - 11" - Off track snow depth - 26"
Inches New Snow - 3" (past 48 hours)
Surface Conditions - packed powder
Km Open - 50
Km Tracked - 50 - Remarks - Good skiing on all trails.
- 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(packed) - 10"
Inches New Snow - 3"(past 48 hours)
Surface Conditions - packed powder and hardback
Km Open -15
Km Tracked - 10
Remarks - Ski shop open daily. Restaurant open Wed-Sun this week.
Whiteface Club Nordic Center:- 10 km of trails, open Wed-Sun. Rentals, 518-523-2551,
- www.whitefaceclubresort.com
Base Depth (packed) - 8"
Inches New Snow - 3"(past 48 hours) - Surface Conditions - packed powder
Km Open - 10
Km Tracked - 10
Remarks - Will be open to the end of the month as long as there is snow.
Paul Smith's VIC:
20 km of trails, open daily, rentals, 518-327-6241, www.adirondackvic.org
Base Depth (packed) - 8-10"- Off track snow depth: 24"
Inches New Snow - 3"(past 48 hours)
Surface Conditions - powder and groomed granular
Km Open - 20
Km Tracked - 12
Remarks - All trails open and in good condition
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 (packed) - 6-8"
Inches New Snow - 2"(past 48 hours)
Surface conditions - packed powder
Km Open - 13- Km Tracked - Tracking as conditions permit
Remarks - Lower trails groomed. Upper trails ungroomed
Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course
http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com- 8-12" of base. All loops between Golf Course and the ski area groomed with track set fresh over the weekend.
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