If I were rich I'd be in Scandinavia right now. Less well-off I'd head to California. But there's no hiding from Mom Nature either way. "Snow and ice are a way of life here. See how a lost winter upended that." You’ve got to figure out how to make winter fun Finisher at this year's …
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Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
Just one more day: XC ski conditions Feb 29, 2024
Can it really be that time of the season already? Say it ain't so! This post is about conditions for Feb. 29, 2024, and forecast for the next few days. See jump links to Conditions and Forecast. Conditions Hard, fast, and icy on the trails up north, but just wait- things are warming up quickly. …
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…elsewhere in the U.S., a couple of races happened
If the US skiers and the team keep this up, I may have to eat rice and beans so I can donate to NNF ahd US Ski and Snowboard; maybe the Loppet and Birkie too. Fortunately I like rice and beans. https://www.instagram.com/p/C303MZdrhY1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3gujrtR66B/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3dveWdLLGT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/C3d8iLOvPh4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Swinging temps to freeze and melt snow: Feb. 26 – Mar. 3 2024
Uh-oh. Warning signs of spring have been sighted: Maple sugaring has started. NWS issues snowmelt flooding warnings (although with the thin snowpack it's not much of a warning). Mud season alerts. Volunteer-groomed and shoestring-budget trail operations are winding down for the season. Prospect Mountain is still decent, as are other trails with daily grooming. The …
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Sugaring season begins: XC skiing for Feb. 24 weekend and next week
Get it while you can, because warm weather and rain are coming. The sap is starting to run (photo from website of The Pitcher Inn) No word from Minnewaska in the last week, but it's doubtful they have managed to keep the Upper Awosting trail groomed without any significant s nowfall. Next nearest places are …
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Across the Snow Line 