Great Skiing Everywhere!!!

12/19/2012

NTRODUCTORY REMARKS: It's all good everywhere for the most part. Some backcountry trails are still a little rocky in certain parts like the wright peak ski trail approach. Be careful of avalanche danger and be smart!
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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6 Comments

Paul Smith

12/27/2012 12:26:41 pm

I liked the site as it used to be in prior years. There was more information and it was updated more frequently. It is now Dec 27 and the last update was several days ago before it snowed. How much did it snow, what are back country trails like now....

Skier

12/30/2012 02:04:29 am

I agree with Paul Smith - it would be great to have the updated conditions posted so that visitors to our area know that we've received at least 20" of new snow, and so the rest of us can find out about conditions at Lake Colden, etc.

skiertoo

12/30/2012 06:49:26 am

The regular updater Tony has been out of town for about two weeks. His "deputy" must be out skiing instead of updating. This situation should improve within a day...
However the snow's deep, skiing's great, but not sure if ice on lakes is safe yet.

Paul Smith

12/31/2012 05:18:15 am

Thanks for the info. I and a few buddies are headed up from Pennsylvania next Monday (1/7). Looks like super conditions, I hope it stays cold and snows! Has anyone done the Hays Brook Truck Trail recently?

recent skier

12/30/2012 10:28:48 am

skied from Avalanche Pass to the dyke on 12/28. Encountered a climber who said she fell through somewhere along the lake, however I believe it was before she climbed, so I don't think it could have been very bad for her to continue with her climb.

Everything I saw was great. Some of the approaches to the alpine stuff is bony, but the touring is awesome right now.

Frank

12/30/2012 09:19:33 pm

Has anyone been on the Mr. Van Trail since the.Noreasters?

Great Skiing Everywhere!!!

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