See it and weep (just a bit). Snow cover is getting pretty thin, so unless the coming storm delivers some real replenishment, there might not be great snow to ring in the New Year with. Here's the current state of snow depth: As usual, 'State of the touring centers' is updated. It's what you'd expect …
Author: cfski
Living in the NYC area means watching for skiable conditions.
Boxing day ski conditions
Summary: slight attrition from above-freezing temps continue. Good skiing still out there, but getting a bit far for day trips. Just like last year, Notchview is getting the tenacity award for maintaining skiable trail; Prospect Mountain is still the lucky dog of snow retention; Timber Creek is hanging in there; Lapland Lake and Garnet Hill …
Skis + trains
Some people love trains. Some people love skiing. Two great experiences that go great together, like the taste of peanut butter and chocolate (or Oreos). In the US, there's a just a few train routes that go from city to slope. And while they exist to serve the downhill skier/rider market, in some cases they …
Ski conditions and forecast 12/24
Summary: Snow cover deteriorated due to warming temps on Monday, so trails in some areas are no longer open for skiing. We are gradually going to lose additional trails as the week goes on, and any refreezing at night is only making the woods icier. Carpe diem. Grooming heroes: Notchview, Prospect Mountain, Brattleboro Outing Club. …
The curve
The ski areas that are able to mount an effort to groom for the holiday week have done so. 'State of the touring centers' is updated and I'm grading just a wee bit on the curve because some of the kilometers reported as open have thin cover. The thin cover is reflected in the spottiness …
Across the Snow Line 