That's it for the season

We've decided to stop grooming for the season. While there is still some base in the Woodlot, the trail in from Kingswood is bare and we could damage the equipment trying to get to the Woodlot. And even if we did get it in, the quality of the skiing would be fair at best. If we get another big dump of snow, we will reassess.

New touch-up

Bob is out working on the Woodlot trails now, and he should be done by 1:30 or so. He has fixed up the outer loop (#1 and #4), as well as Lollipop, Beaver pond, and the Kent road.

Get out early

Bob has touched up the skate surface again this morning and the Woodlot is in great shape. Get out before the snow / rain hits.

Good skate skiing

Skate conditions in the Woodlot were excellent yesterday and Bob is going to touch up the trails this morning, so conditions should be great again for a lunch time ski. But it won't be possible to set classic track until the snow falls. Apparently conditions are very good at Killarney as well.

Good news

Kingswood is a write-off, but Bob reports there's no real damage in the woodlot. He is grooming now, and there should be good skiing on the main trail and Kent trail by noon. Unfortunately, it will not be possible to set classic track until we get more snow.

Rain plan

We'd just as soon that nobody goes out skiing while conditions are warm and wet - the ruts will be hard to erase once they freeze up. We'll get out with the ginzu as soon as temperatures drop and the snow dries out.

Great skiing before the warm weather hits

Bob reports that trails are done and in fantastic shape.

It's cold out there

But Bob is dedicated, and the trails are freshly groomed.

Friday is looking good

Trails are freshly groomed and ready to go.

Good skiing today

Bob has groomed the trails, and he reports that they're firming up nicely. Should be good skiing. Brian shovelled out the drifts on the highway trail in Kingswood, so that's open too.

Wednesday Grooming

Bob reports the Woodlot and Kingswood are all groomed - a little soft but should be good skiing.

Tuesday Rolling

Donat and Rex will be rolling the trails starting around noon, after the snow stops. It will be soft though and not recommended for skating.

Update: The trails have been groomed and trackset (all of the Woodlot, most of Kingswood) as well.

Monday Grooming

Bob has just finished grooming and setting classic track. Might be worth getting out this evening before the snow flies. Sure looks nice - not sure how firm it is though.

Saturday Plans

Brian and I are planning on going out tomorrow morning to roll the trails. I expect it will be soft all day, but go ahead and ski on it if you want, since we'll have to get out with the ginzu anyway as soon as conditions allow.

Tuesday Grooming

Bob is out grooming now. Kingswood is not groomable and the surface is icy. The Woodlot is very nice but there is no classic track. He will be done by 11:00.  Here are some before and after shots.