Get out and ski!
- JACKRABBIT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
Base Depth - 12 in
Surface Conditions -Awesome
Km Open - 50
Remarks -Some good skiing in spots but still marginal
BACKCOUNTRY CONDITIONS:
Snow Depth at Lake Colden: 30 inches
Snow Depth at 4,000 feet: 45 inches
Surface Conditions:
Remarks: Be Careful of Open steep areas and know your snow pack. Trail skiing is awesome but be careful of areas of open water. Snow is adding up and skis and snowshoes are required! Be prepared for winter conditions on the summits and remember that it is dark before 5 PM. 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 - 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 - 6
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 - 16
Inches New Snow -1
Surface Conditions -Packed Powder
Km Open - 15
Km Tracked -15
Remarks - Great Skiing!
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