Before the fat guy sings the final aria for this season, I should note two stories about cross-country skiing, one in The New York Times and one on 'CBS Sunday Morning'. The New York Times story, written by Nat Herz, of Fasterskier, gives a glimpse into what the Holmenkollen ski marathon means to Norwegians, and …
Conditions for week of March 19-25 2023
We have a Sunday that feels wintry, with milder temperatures and some rain for the upcoming week. Grooming is becoming sporadic. There's a sense that the fat guy is waiting in the wings, getting ready to sing the last aria. This post is about conditions for Mar. 19, 2023, and forecast for the next few …
After the storm…
Can there ever be too much of a good thing? Yes, if it prevents people from getting out safely and grooming the trails. Western Massachusetts and southern Vermont got anywhere from 18" to over 3 feet of snow! The best part of all the snow is that the nearest areas are now open for skiing, …
Pi day update
Fahnestock will open for skiing Wednesday March 15 after 12noon. Limited terrain will be open due to debris and general cleanup. Received 17" of snow(!) and it was still snowing at the time of report. Minnewaska closed trails for today per User county emergency declaration, and has not groomed in order to let water drain …
March storms on for another week
A major winter storm arrives early in the week, while another is due on Friday that could bring rain. Nights up north will be close to or below freezing, through Thursday and daytimes will be very springlike. Carpe ski'em- do it whenever you can. This post is about conditions for March 12, 2023, and forecast …
Across the Snow Line 