It finally happened- firrst significant snowfall in NYC region in two years. Scant in the city melted rapidly, but several more inches fell just north and west of the metro region. Unfortunately we'll have only a couple of days before rain degrades this snowpack, but we might see a bit of relief heading into next …
Continue reading Despite the warmth Olaf is staying upbeat: Jan. 7 2024
Upcoming storm for this weekend will result in a mostly-snow event for southern New York and New England. A second storm will arrive the middle of next week, and is likely to bring some snow but also heavy wind and rain. This post is a weather watch for the weekend of Jan. 6 2024, and …
Continue reading Shovels and raincoats: Two storms on the way
You'll have to hit the road to find decent snowpack and it'll be quite a trek Right now in the lower 48, Mt. Bachelor in Oregon looks like the place to be. Some decent conditions in the Colorado Rockies and BC in Canada, including Sovereign Lake. Roaming the hinterlands (virtually) (photo: Eternal Landscapes of Mongolia) There …
I've enjoyed skiing at resorts and touring centers, but dislike having to drive a long distance for it. Having lived in a resort town for a time I remember chafing at the limited scope and ceiling of work and careers for year-round residents. And the traffic during holiday and vacation weeks. One foundational idea for …
Continue reading The dream: Urban XC skiing in North America
Ask not 'which is best?' but if there's any skiing at all. The answer is: YES. Image: China Daily/Reuters via NYTimes Garnet Hill, Mt. van Hoevenberg, and Craftsbury have 4-5k of trails open. Gore Mountain, Rikert, Great Glen and Jackson in NH have 1-2k open. Not great but better than a big fat zero. Garnet …
Continue reading Better than a piece of coal: New Year’s weekend XC ski forecast
Across the Snow Line 