Grooming February 13, 2020
Today’s report is brought to you by Liz and John Sonderegger: The John and Liz are trail builders on the Noque’. Without the support of folks like the Sondereggers we would not have the excellent trails we have come to expect. If you see them, say thanks.
Trail Builder sections and Snow Bike trail sections are available. Please visit www.noquetrails.org and follow the links. You too can be feted in an up coming grooming report.
| Forestville: Snow and blowing snow will greet skiers this morning. We did wait until just before dawn to begin the groom given the overnight snow event. Andy is running the Bully on Noque’ to 14k, Animoosh and Chiwagi by pass this morning. Virtually all of our trails are in wooded areas so the freshly groomed trails will be quite nice albeit a little soft until it sets up.
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Way too Long Grooming Report:
So the skis kept the bike company in the basement yesterday. My Dumb-Things-I-Godda-Do list got in the way both. Of course I know where this is going; miss one day that is not “feel good” weather and I’m tagged “a fair weather” skier/biker. I have enough “weathered off the mountain white out” pictures I could have run one with a fake story; who would be the wiser. Sadly, if I could lie that well I would have gone into sales (just kidding, sorry to sales people everywhere. I’m old enough to remember when CPAs were considered honorable).
Saux Head: Saux Head was groomed and track set Sunday. Blowing snow will have drifted open areas.
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Big Bay Pathway: Trails were groomed Saturday. Blowing snow will have drifted some open areas.
Fit Strip: Neil groomed and tracked the classic loop and the lit loop Sunday. Blowing snow will have drifted some open areas.
Snow Bike South Trails:
One note, that section from under 553 up to the snowmobile trail is NOT OPEN. It will be open for the Polar Roll Race. It is not good for riding yet and it is dangerous as it crosses the snowmobile trail. Please do not ride this section.
Trails very firm, some icy spots may be under thick pines and hemlocks.
REPORTED 2/6/2020
Both groomers are out of town this weekend, but trails should stay very good despite minor snow. Drift zones may get drifty.
Mt Mqt (East) – firm
Har-Lang (BG Connector) – firm
East Greywalls – firm
Main (Benson/Freak) – firm
West Greywalls – firm
Enchantment – firm
Oak Hill – firm
Old Camp Ridge – closed (trees)
PPP – packed, technical
Seppi – packed, technical
Bob’s Sled – closed (trees)
Eh Line – closed (trees)
Shirley’s – closed (high water)
IOHT to South Beach – firm, plow chunks
Snow Bike North Trails: As of last Wednesday night all North Trails in the system are rideable and firm. The section from the Tourist Park to NMU is groomed regularly and very nice. Jump on the corduroy on the north side of Wright Street across from Meyland Hall. I rode yesterday (Sunday) and it was great. I would add, there were a few slick spots under the evergreen trees west of the TP.
THE FORESTVILLE TRAIL HEAD CHALET IS OPEN! Chalet hours are 7 AM to 10 PM and rental equipment is available between 10 and 4. 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 .
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