Grooming March 14, 2020
Today’s report is brought to you by Sports Rack: Sports Rack is a sponsor on the NTN trails. Without the support of folks like Sports Rack we would not have the excellent trails we have come to expect. If you see them, say thanks.
| Trail sponsorships are available. Please visit www.noquetrails.org and follow the links. You too can be feted in an up coming grooming report.
Forestville: Andy took a double pass on all trails from Forestville to Co Rd 510 including the “Mead Bypass”. Expect excellent skiing on all trails today. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TRAIL 1ST Priority | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Way too Long Grooming Report: . In the olden days, man (gender neutral term) could only talk about the weather just as wolves howl at the moon. After days of warm weather and a heavy rain today’s 20(f) would send skiers grumbling into the basement and onto their mag trainer. Now, with the Poston Bully grooming we can do something about it. Andy’s double pass on all trails means we have more “K” of race ready skiing than most of us can cover in a day. I do trust you will adjust your plans accordingly. See you out there.
Saux Head: All trails were groomed and track set on Saturday. Conditions will be variable as temperatures change. Spring freeze thaw in effect.
Big Bay Pathway: Hidden Grin trail of the Big Bay Pathway was groomed Friday the 6th. Spring freeze thaw in effect. Expect variable conditions as temperatures change.
Fit Strip: Fit Strip was groomed Monday. Spring freeze thaw in effect. Expect variable conditions as temperatures change.
General Snow Bike Comments:I did get out late yesterday and above freezing temperatures were beginning to soften sunny sections of the South trails. I did drop air pressure to 3 lbs and treated the snow as hot lava (ie, didn’t put my foot down ever for fear of creating a post hole). Trails were in excellent shape except for a very few areas as you can see at the bottom of Benson hill. Look at how perfect the Carp River trail was at 4PM. I would add, the parking lot was by far the most dangerous part of the ride. Note to self, don’t ride on that without studs.
Benson Hill (above)
Carp River Trail (above)
North Trails:
Spring conditions throughout varying from rough to ice to no snow. Still fun but expect mixed conditions as temperatures rise and fall. Be considerate of those behind you with warm temps. Please don’t be the guy/gal leaving postholes. Trails will be most firm in high traffic areas.
South Trails:
Spring conditions across system varying from rough to icy. Firm in most places with patches of ice. Plenty of fun to be had. Black Trail to Border Grill most likely done for season. Be considerate of those behind you with the warm temps. Please don’t be the guy/gal leaving postholes. Trails will be most firm in high traffic areas.
Grooming and Forestville Chalet Updates
While winter does march on, we also know we are on the brink of Spring. It is the time of year that we have to balance trail demands with grooming resources. Starting March 11, grooming at Forestville has been ramped back. You will continue to see multiple grooms a week on the core of the system but only one run to 510 each week. The 510 run will be done on Friday night as part of a full groom of the system in preparation for the weekend. Singletrack grooming will be on an as needed basis but expect variable conditions during spring freeze-thaw cycles. Your best bet is to keep an eye on the daily trail report and facebook for updates when making plans. We hope you have enjoyed and continue to enjoy some best days ever on the trail.
New Trail Host and Rental Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10am-4pm
If you should need equipment on other days, please call the NTN office. This is a great time to give a shout out to our wonderful volunteer trail hosts for giving of their time throughout the season! Chalet hours remain 7am-10pm.
To learn more about the NTN, to join, volunteer, become a sponsor or make a comment, please visit www.noquetrails.org .
Sondo