2019 January 26, Grooming Report;
Thank you Trail Builders:
Today’s report is brought to you by Jim and Betty Steward. Without folks like the Stewards we would not be able to enjoy the great skiing we have come to expect. So, if you see them, say thanks. New pictures from anyone will be appreciated. I really mean this. I agonize missing some Trail Builders. If you have not done so, please renew your membership.
ALSO, there are K markers available. Your name and favorite picture can be here too.
Forestville Real Grooming Report: It is Noquemanon Ski Marathon race day 2. 20K Snow Bike Race, Animoosh Skijor, 10K and 5km Snowshoe all start and end at the Forestville Trailhead.
If you are looking for places to ski I may suggest Sauxhead, Valley Spur, Big Bay or Blue Berry as a good alternatives.
9:00 am: Animoosh Skijor begins. Racers go of in 30 second to 1 minute intervals.
10:00 am 20K Snow Bike Mass Start
10:10 am 10K Snowshoe/5K Snowshoe (same start)
12:00 pm or as soon as results are available awards will begin at the NTN Forestville Trailhead.
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As always, your feedback is appreciated via reply to this email or to FB. Send in pictures and you too can get your K marker moved to the front of the line. See the Nordic skiing FB page https://www.facebook.com/NTNNordic/
Saux Head: Trails groomed weekly
Rolled 1/24/19
Fit Strip: All trails groomed and tracked early in the week but the longer outer loop is still thin. Jenna reported this morning that, although not freshly groomed it was good skiing.
Please give feed back. I would add, people walk on the ski trails so there are foot prints.
Big Bay Pathway: Dennis groomed Meditation and Hidden Grin Thursday and are in great shape. We need more snow to ski the Bear Mountain loop.
Snow Bike Trails:
South Trails: South trails were groomed Wednesday. With the cold dry grippy snow riding should be spectacular. Mike askes everyone to be smart with your clothing choices and tell people where you are going and when you will be back. You can get a long way back there on a bike and cold weather is nothing to mess with.
5-7 psi on single track.
3-5 psi on the panked trails.
North Trails: I got word this morning at 1:26 (just before bar close I hope; if he was out grooming then I hope he wore a hat. It was -18f at press time) that all trails were groomed and the drifting spots were cleared. Recommended 4-5 psi.
Of course you can also post your own information on the FB page and you are encouraged to do so. Here is the link:
https://www.facebook.com/ntnsingletrack/
Too Long To Read Report: What a great ski. I wish I could say my skis were slow but if I could lie that well I would have gone into sales. No, I have a low pain threshold and took my time. I really enjoyed every minute. I would stop and chat at the aid stations and thank everyone along the way. Wasn’t it great? More on my reflections tomorrow. Gotta go.
Sondo