Grooming February 2, 2021

On my bike ride the other day I could not help but wonder how they keep their feet warm.  I have never seen such a quantity of mallards here in mid winter.  I have to think there are some family debates about listening to the one that said it would be ok to stay this year. 

Forestville: Andy cleaned up skate lanes on Noque to 17k, Animoosh, Gookookoo, Bagwaji, Chiwaji bypass and hills, Migizi, Boozhoo and Zhing.  Tracks remain solid and in decent shape

Fit Strip:  I expect the fit strip is hard pan with dirt and foot prints.  Any local knowledge would be appreciated. 

Big Bay Pathway:    The Pathway was groomed Sunday, January 31.  Meditation and Hidden Grin are both freshly groomed and in great condition. We just need more snow..

Dennis

Saux Head: All trails rolled and then Ginzu groomed and track set on the 24th.   I have not heard any first hand information in a while.  Any local knowledge would be appreciated. 

Snow Bike Trails:  

NORTH TRAILS

Last Groomed:  1/28/21 on Upper Loop Trails (Collinsville, BLP Rocks, Blue Heron, Upper Blue Heron, Silver Lead & Peter’s Sandbox) along with Wildcat, Ramblin Man and Midnight Snack).  Remainder trails last groomed 1/22/21

Conditions: Continued cold temps have kept the base firm and fast with good coverage. The absence of freeze/thaw cycles since the last snow means less user generated trail degrading such as ruts and potholes to detract from the trail experience.  Infrequent rocks/roots showing through, mainly at the lower elevations/ along the river.


Caution Areas: Runoff from the penstock is collecting on the trail in 2 areas of BLP Rocks- in the ‘ice cave’ area under the penstock and further upstream, near the crossing across the river-  leaving icy sections of trail that require care.  Trail users can throw some sand found in the garbage can under the penstock on the ice to improve traction.  Those without studded tires or boot crampons should use caution.

Bottom Line:  Trails are in great shape right now

South Trails Grooming:  

Rubin cleaned up OCR, Enchantment, Greywalls and Oak Hill Loop on Tuesday night the 26th

WTLGR:  Sorry.  Sometimes I have so little to say I don’t even bother you. 

 Sondo

Grooming February 2, 2021
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