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Month: November 2019

Let’s try again in December

On November 29, 2019March 21, 2020 By cfskiIn ski conditions report

The storm that came through yesterday skirted just a bit further north than expected, and didn't leave much snow within the reachable area of downstaters. So areas I'm tracking didn't get a refresh. Northern regions also have black ice on the roads this morning. Surprise exception to snow cover is Great Glen Trails, which must …

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Map of snow storage locations in US and Europe

Making snow green(ish)

On November 28, 2019November 27, 2019 By cfskiIn Commentariat

The featured image for this entry is a map of locations in the US and Europe that store snow. Craftsbury is the lowest in both latitude and elevation, making if a challenging test. Read more in the article at FasterSkier. I was at Craftsbury early last season as they were beginning to store snow. Adding …

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Thanksgiving tracks

On November 26, 2019 By cfskiIn ski conditions report

Many of the touring centers are 'scratching by' with what cover is left. Warm temps have done a number on the snow cover. Rain expected in many parts Wednesday, so some are closing proactively to preserve what remains. But better news ahead! Temps will cool down across the northeast on Thursday as a cold front …

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Ski trips and outings

On November 23, 2019 By cfskiIn Uncategorized

Some information about cross-country ski trips and outings has been posted to some email lists: Via NyXCski: check out Long Island Cross Country Ski Club. https://liccsc.org/. They have several trips this winter Via MHVXCS: New Hope Nordics bus trip to Stowe Feb. 7-11 2020. Bus leaves from Souderton, PA http://prnt4u.com/nhn1.htm Via AMC-ski NY/NJ: Intermediate XC Skiing …

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Now you ski it, now you don’t

On November 21, 2019 By cfskiIn ski conditions report2 Comments

Cover is generally pretty thin, and temps are not reliably cold enough to keep the snow hard during the day. Osceola is actually recommending against skiing 'unless you just gotta do it'. Trapp Family Lodge trails were open today but they predict closing them Friday to keep the snow from getting trashed. The snow depth …

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