New trail map is finally up at https://mtvanhoevenberg.com/nordic-sliding-centers/trail-map/. A PDF version also available. Posted on Instagram, about 4k of the new trails are open. The loops are between the new lodge and Biathlon range, going out as far as the reservoir. The old stadium area is partially seen at the lower left corner of the …
The end of 2020- conditions and forecast
Summary: It's not pretty because you'd have to travel pretty far to get skiable conditions. The two Osceolas are the best bet right now. No major snowstorm expected, but some rain will come in at the end of the week, with a possible shift to snow up north during the weekend. Mild temperatures for the …
12/27 conditions + advance forecast
Summary: The rain caused many areas to close trails if only to prevent what little snow remained from being skied into ice. There isn't any real hope for improvement until next weekend at the earliest. But miracles can happen on Tug Hill with a bit of lake effect snow, and both the Osceola ski areas …
Wait and see on the weekend
Hope you got your skiing in, because conditions are going to be much the worse for the next couple of days. Many places are posting a cautious 'let's see what happens after the weather front passes' with regard to opening trails for the weekend. It's possible to be hopeful, but it doesn't look very likely …
Christmas weekend weather and conditions forecast
Summary: We had a great weekend for cross-country skiing, and yesterday was pretty good too. You were wise if you also got out early today (Tuesday). Even though it's starting to get thin in the downstate region, areas that received enough snow and are just a bit cooler (northwestern NJ, the Hudson Highlands and Catskills) …
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