Minnewaska and Mohonk are both open for skiing. Conditions are 'skaiable'. Despite the fact the downstate region didn't get so lucky, with rain and warm temperatures Wednesday night, then got a bit shortchanged on s snowfall for Friday Saturday, skiing conditions across the northeast are now probably at their best for the season. This post …
Downstate update, and preview of conditions
I missed a post on Thursday by Minnewaska State Park to the Mid-Hudson Valley Cross-Country Ski group that a film crew was using the trail. down to the lake, and skiers would need to walk from the parking area to the entry point of the Castle Point trail. The post also mentioned rain had caused …
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Downstate winter restart (Mar 1 2023)
Fahnestock, Minnewaska, and High Point have opened for skiing. Conditions fair to 'minimal' at this point- Fahneestock trails are 50% open. Because there is no base, beware of thin spots. /rock skis recommended. Good day to be retired or a gig worker able to set your work days. Get it while it lasts! This post …
Two winners
One came in first: One came in 76th out of 81 contestants: Jessie Diggins became the first US cross-country skier to win an individual gold medal at World Championships. Moura Bruna of Brazil is making her way back from an automobile crash that kept her from participating in the 2022 Olympics. Both competed and finished …
Chin up as we head into March
It's felt like winter again! Snowfall late last week followed by a cold Friday night set up a hard snowpack. A dusting of snow followed that and makes for some pretty good skiing, if potentially challenging in spots. The good conditions should hold up for another day or three, and then we hope for another …
Across the Snow Line 