This is the last formal conditions report for the season. I'll have a couple of other posts to do before the blog hibernates for the summer, but I suspect most people have started prepping their skis for storage. After today the only viable XC terrain will be found at: Bolton Valley Nordic Skiing & Snowshoeing …
Continue reading No fooling, it was nice while it lasted: conditions as of Apr. 1, 2026
Between the highly variable precipitation of the past week and last weekend's events in Lake Placid, I think some of the most dedicated nordics including the ones operating touring centers have lost a bit of steam this week. Updated 'State of the touring centers' today, so click the link or hit up the menu item …
Continue reading Post-World Cup letdown? Conditions as of Mar. 25 2026
There's some great spring skiing to be had, but it's a few hours noth of NYC and the window is disappearing fast. It's been a great run in the downstate region, and more than ever, it's a 'carpe ski'em' or 'making lemonade' kind of weekend. Locally, the word is: Minnewaska has not reported as yet, …
Whether or not you believe the Federal government is a waste of time and money, there's a big difference between the leverage that corporations can exert on local and even state government vs. the national level. An example is the SHRED act being reintroduced to Congress, by a bipartisan set of elected officials from states …
Skiers in North America may know of 'Snowshoe' Thompson and 'Jackrabbit' Johannsen (photos from Wikipedia), two people of Norwegian origin who became known for pioneering skiing in this continent. The history of skiing here is peppered with the exploits of expatriate Norwegians, most of them peaceful purveyors of a perfectly pleasant pastime. Jon Torsteinsson Rue, …
Continue reading Is global conflict good for the ski business?
Across the Snow Line 