- Base Depth - 4-16 inches
Km Open - 50
- Remarks - Last week's snow has brought the whole trail back to skiable condition.
- BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 39"
Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 4-1/2 - 5 feet
Surface Conditions: powder, grading to spring surfaces by the end of the week
Remarks: Last week's snow has put a nice surface on trails that were already skiable, and we again have mid-winter conditions - just too bad we had to wait until it was officially spring. Brooks that went out in last weeks thaw (e.g. Marcy Brook at Indian Falls) may remain difficult to cross. Marcy trail still a bit rough for the 1.2 mi. above Marcy Dam, but overall very skiable. No recent report on the hiking trail part of Wright Peak Ski Trail, but that is probably still unskiable. Hiking trail from ADK Loj skiable, but definitely use old Marccy Dam Trail from the Loj campground. Truck trail is in good shape. Calamity Brook approach is skiable, and tracks lead to the one good crossing of the Opalescent River in Flowed Lands.
- * Skis and snowshoes still 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.
- * Lake ice again solid after the cold weather since last Thursday with the exception of the south (outlet) end of Avalanche Lake that has weak ice into which a few have apparently fallen. Use caution.
- * All other popular tours (Connery Pond, Hays Brook, Raquette Falls, Fish Pond, Newcomb Lake, Moose Pond, Ausable Lake Road, Whiteface Highway) still have cover. __________________________________________________________________
- 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 - 8" (packed)
Inches New Snow -
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open - 50
Km Tracked - 40 - Remarks - Excellent winter conditions. Closed this monday and Tuesday, ski at own risk.
- 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" (packed)
Inches New Snow -
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open - 15
Km Tracked - 10
Remarks - Restaurant closed as of last weekend, but excellent winter conditions
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 - 2-12" (packed)
Inches New Snow - 2
Surface Conditions - powder
Km Open - 15
Km Tracked -
Remarks - All trails open. 12-18" 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 -powder
Km Open - 13
Km Tracked -
Remarks - Lower trails good skiing with the new snow. Upper trails again skiable.
Tupper Lake free x-c ski trails
10 km of groomed trails starting from Tupper Lake Golf Course
http://www.skitupperlake.blogspot.com
- Still grooming and track setting for at least another week. All trail have a good base.
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