December 31, 2019 Grooming Report

Today’s report is brought to you by Kirby, Debi, Oliva and Drew Cain-Juntlia
The Cain-Juntilas sponsor the 5k mark on the Noque’. Without the support of folks like the Cain-Juntilas we would not have the great trails we have come to expect. If you see them, say thanks. Trail Builder sections are available. Please visit www.noquetrails.org and follow the links. You too can be feted in an up coming grooming report.

Forestville: Forestville received about 8” of heavy snow yesterday. Andy rolled and groomed the Noque’ and Animoosh to the pine plantation as well as Chiwagi by pass and Mukwa. He completed the grooming about 4AM and another 3”+ of fairly fluffy snow fell on top.

TRAIL – First Priority
Trail Head to 17k
Lower Animoosh Groomed and tracked 12/31
Groomed and tracked 12/31
Upper Animoosh Groomed and tracked 12/31
Boozoo Deep snow
Zhing Deep snow
Papasay Deep snow
Gookookoo Deep snow
Bagwagi Deep snow
Chiwagi by pass Groomed and tracked 12/31
Chiwagi Hills Deep snow
Migizi Deep snow
Waaban Deep snow
Mukwa Groomed and tracked 12/31
Connectors Deep snow

TRAIL 2nd Priority
Noque from 17 to 510 Deep snow

Way too Long Grooming Report: If you did get out yesterday I do hope you got there early. I expect morning skiers had an ideal day. A picture tells a story. I wanted to get skiing early so took the short cut. It looks like the road through N&N is done for the year. On the up side, I got to use my climbing shovel. Even an old man, if motivated, can move a good deal of snow with a small shovel. Once at Forestville I found the snow globe scene we have come to expect so often this year. However, with that much heavy snow even touring skis tended to roll under foot. It was like standing on a basket ball on top of a basket ball. It could be done but you couldn’t even pretend it was fun. However, just being out in the environment was fun.

Saux Head: Tim and John will be out roll packing but expect soft snow.

Big Bay Pathway: Sven and team will be out grooming as soon as they can but expect soft snow.

Fit Strip: Neil rolled the trails last night so trails will be skiable today but no classic tracks yet. Several inches of new snow will have fallen on the packed trails. Neil plans to groom and track set tonight.

Snow Bike South Trails:
The team is out today but don’t expect much to be open. Folks on snow shoes are encouraged. Walking the trails and clearing wind falls would be a great help.

Snow Bike North Trails: Groomers will be out today but not much will be rideable. Show shoes and brush clearing would be a great help if you are anxious to get out and enjoy this new snow.

THE FORESTVILLE TRAIL HEAD CHALET IS OPEN! Chalet hours are 7 AM to 10 PM and rental equipment is available between 10 and 4. Space is still limited during construction but come in and enjoy the fire and company.

To learn more about the NTN, to join, volunteer, become a sponsor or make a comment, please visit www.noquetrails.org .

Sondo