Grooming March 18, 2020
Today’s report is brought to you by the Staff and Volunteers at the NTN: The trail head is closed per the notice below related to the COVID-19 situation. However, skiing is great due to the hard and excellent work of Andy, Doug and the nice folks at the NTN. Please give them a big thank you.
Sponsorships are available. Please follow the links at www.noquetrails.org .
Forestville: Andy Bully groomed from Forestville to 17k on Noque’ and Animoosh. Doug Ginzu groomed from Forestville to the Tourist Park and NMU. Enjoy.
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Way too Long Grooming Report:
Sorry, no pictures today as this is late already so getting the pictures posted will have to wait. However, I did take some great shots on the beach checking out the anchor ice in preparation for ice floe kayak season. I thought it would begin yesterday but high wind made dropping a boat off the ice problematic. I’m sure both of you would have just tightened up the spray skirt and scooted off the ledge but my Eskimo roll is a bit rusty. I must also apologize for the tardy delivery. Recent events has had a disruptive effect on my “Day (volunteer) job” for the homeless community Room at the Inn so I was not just sleeping in.
Saux Head: All trails were groomed and track set on last Saturday, March 14th. There are no classic tracks as the snow is too hard to make tracks. Caution should be used on the downhills as the trails are icy. 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 last week on the 6th. Spring freeze thaw in effect. Expect variable conditions as temperatures change.
Fit Strip: Fit Strip was groomed a week ago but by now there may even be bare spots. Spring freeze thaw in effect. Expect variable conditions as temperatures change.
General Snow Bike Comments: Today’s cold temperatures should have trails hard and in good shape. There may be some icy spots. Please let us know what you find if you do ride.
North Trails:
Spring conditions throughout varying from bare ground to rough hard snow to ice. 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 .
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