While there's excellent skiing to be had, it's getting further and further away from the NYC region. But if you can get out there, this is in some ways the best for skiing- warm, relaxing, and mild, with snow under your skis. This post is about conditions for Mar 26, 2023, and forecast for the …
Month: March 2023
Conditions for March 22 and the weekend
The downstate region looks to be on the final countdown for the end of the season: Fahnestock called it, Mohonk's trails are closed for skiing; and Minnewaska has just a couple of trails open. The Berkshires, southern Vermont, and the Adirondacks, and the White Mountains- that's another story! There's enough snow in some parts to …
Nordic nerds in mainstream media
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, …
Across the Snow Line 