Grooming March 15, 2020
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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: No grooming today but after all trails were Bully groomed yesterday and the temperatures have been cold the trails should still be in very good shape. |
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Way too Long Grooming Report: . Wow, was it great yesterday! I do hope you did get out to ski. Check out the picture from the first major climb on Bagwagi. The only hint that you were skiing on snow that used to be boiler plate was the slight sound as your ski tip ran over the corduroy. It is not unlike water skiing on a glassy day when you cross one of the “cat’s paws” of light air movement. It is not so much that you really feel the ripples but the sound tends to enhance your feel for the surface so you know how your ski will respond. Based on the few tracks by mid afternoon you will still find some corduroy on the “Wagis” and beyond 17k. Enjoy.
Saux Head: All trails were groomed and track set on yesterday, 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 Monday. 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 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 .
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