I skied Friday, 3/12, and the conditions were great – still plenty of cover with a soft corn snow surface. The temperature was in the mid-forties. The Mainline – Westside – Serenity loop is groomed, as is the Grand Lookout trail. Heifer Pasture trail is not groomed, but is packed down enough to ski easily when soft. There are just a couple of thin spots, and a few rocks starting to poke through. Snowshoers will find good depth of snow on their narrow, sheltered trails. It’s fine to be in the woods on these lovely days we’ve been having, just wait for the overnight crust to soften.
I’ll see you on the trail.
~Jean C.
Thanks to last week’s mega-storm, the trails have an abundance of snow. However, the condition of the snow varies greatly as the thermometer rises and falls. When the temperature is above freezing and the sun is high in the sky, the snow softens up, and the skiing is delightful. So unless you feel the need for extreme speed, I suggest waiting until 10am or so before you head out on the trail. The weather report is fabulous – a balmy 44 degree high is predicted for Saturday.
See you on the trail,
~Jean C.
A little fresh snow fell in the last 24 hours and the trails are in very good shape. I skied the Serenity – Mainline – West Side loop on Friday afternoon and it was great. Temperatures in the 30’s should make for a very pleasant weekend for skiing or snowshoeing.
See you on the trail!
~Jean C.
It looks like were in for some perfect winter weather this weekend….not too cold, mostly sunny, with the chance of a passing snow flurry. In spite of every major snowstorm missing us this year, our trails are still well covered. In the woods you’ll find powder. Be careful as there are a few rocks and thin spots. The fields are variable, with some drifts of powder and other places crusty. All ski trails will be groomed on Friday. Snowshoe trails are well packed and excellent.
Don’t forget the sunscreen! See you on the trail.
~Jean C.
Saturday, Feb. 6th is our annual winter celebration event and the weather promises to be just about perfect. The 4 inches of new powder we’ve had in the last several days has made all the difference. The ski conditions have gone from borderline to good. I could even say very good if not for the fact that there are still a few rocks and thin cover spots to watch out for.
All the ski trails will be groomed Saturday morning by 10am. I (along with 20 other people) was out Friday evening on the arrowed snowshoe loop and it was fantastic. It’s the loop that you will follow if you chose to do the special “poker run.” Note there are some weather related changes to the schedule as follows: - ice skating has been cancelled due to the warm spell last week, and the snowmachine jumping has been postponed until the VAST trails are reopened.
If you are a season’s pass holder at a ski area that is currently closed, you can ski at Millstone for half-price. And if you are a member of the Catamount Trail Association, check your coupon book for a half-price voucher.
So come up to the hill and see what Millstone has to offer. I’ll see you on the trail.
~Jean C.
I snowshoed and skied 4 times last week after the rain. The good news is that in spite of the rain, we still have a good base. The even better news is that there’s fresh new snow over the base, resulting in surprisingly good conditions on some trails. There are a few bare spots and rocks to watch for on Serenity and Heifer Pasture trails. I recommend Upper Mainline and Westside for the best conditions. Three of us were out snowshoeing under the gorgeously bright full moon on Friday night. The quarries and grout piles look even more amazing in the moonlight.
See you on the trail!
~Jean C.
