Sugaring has begun, and we are transitioning out of the heart of winter. Late afternoon outdoors activity becomes possible for those with normal work hours. But will you be skiing or running or biking? How much skiing is left in the snow-bank? Looks like we're going to find out. This post is about conditions for …
Category: ski conditions report
Fond farewell to a fairly fab Feb: conditions for Mar. 2, 2025
Welcome to March - Brrr! Brain-freeze warning Bad news first - no groomed trail skiing within a couple of hours of NYC. Your go-tos with shortest drive time will be Prospect Mountain, Notchview, and Lapland Lake or Garnet Hill. Better news - Such is our late winter that the region north of Albany and I-90 …
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Spring close encounter: conditions and forecast for Feb. 27, 2025
Upper Awosting at Minnewaska and Overcliff trail at Mohonk are hanging on as skiable, although last grooming may have been a few days ago. Ski it or lose it. Conditions have suffered from the warm spell of the last few days. Many areas held off grooming today (Wednesday), and a few closed trails hoping for …
Continue reading Spring close encounter: conditions and forecast for Feb. 27, 2025
Carpe ski’em: conditions for Feb. 20 2025
Seize the skis! President's Day week has been a bit chilly and windy, but it's finishing out well, with bluebird days. Minnewaska is still skiable, reporting fair to good conditions. This post is about conditions for Feb. 20 2025, and forecast for the next few days. See jump links to Conditions and Forecast. How's the …
Minnewaska heroes on the job
Some quick updates: Minnewaska opened today (Tuesday) and groomed out the trails. Limited tracksetting. Conditions good to very good. High Point trails are closed due to icy trails. Advanced skiers only. Mohonk trails are closed for skiing. Another list: if you happen to be up north what do I love about snow besides the skiing? …
Across the Snow Line 