High Point is the best bet close by to NYC. Upper Awosting trail at Minnewaska is on life support, attended to by groomers, but it's still skiable. If the ever-reliable Prospect Mountain is too routine, head to the Tug Hill areas or the southern Adirondacks. The Osceolas as well as Lapland Lake and Garnet Hill …
Continue reading Maximize the minimums: XC skiing for the week of Feb. 19 2024
"It ain't over till it's over" - Fahnestock is skiable and High Point has good skiing. We didn't get the storm we hoped for, but we have two more chances for a good holiday weekend. Let's take a look at where the snow fell on Tuesday. Snowfall for 24hrs ending Feb. 14 5am EST (NWS) …
Continue reading Hope for snow: President’s Day weekend 2024
[Update 3:30pm 2/13]: Fahnestock got 8" of snow and will be opening Wednesday 2/14 with limited groomed terrain. High Point received 12-16" and will also be open tomorrow. Minnewaska got 2-1/2" on mostly bare ground and will not be opening trails for skiing, so we can't expect Mohonk or the River-to-Ridge trail to be any …
Continue reading At least it’s pretty to look at: Feb. 13 2024
Rapid and significant snowstorm to leave snow in the northeast from nighttime Monday 2/12 through Tuesday 2/13. Periods of freezing rain or heavy snow may impact Tuesday morning commute in the NYC metro area and lower Hudson Valley. 4-8" of 'plowable' snow could accumulate in the area, more in certain locations. Bonus: keep an eye …
Continue reading Best news in a while: XC report for Feb. 12-18 2024
Ski in the present, go with the flow, Hope for the best. 'be water'. If you can only do a short trip, ski Upper Awosting at Minnewaska Otherwise head to Prospect Mountain, Garnet Hill, and maybe Osceola Ski and Sport. This post is about conditions for Feb. 8, 2023, and forecast for the next few …
Across the Snow Line 