With the weather warming up (at least temporarily) and the snow
disappearing, this will be the last Trails Report of the winter that
(almost) was, 2010. We hope you have enjoyed reading it as much
as we have enjoyed bringing it to you….
See you in November!
Sugarbush Trail Association
Three days of rain and five days of above freezing temps have deteriorated the trails, which are no longer suitable for grooming or skiing. If temps become normal again with some more snow, see www.sugarbushtrail.org for an update.
As of March 13, the packed base was a meager 4 to 10 inches, with the surface described as “wet, soft, icy and transformed snow.” Total snowfall for the season was 41 inches.
Bearskin Lodge
“We have not been out to groom in about a week, since the snow is so soft and in some places nonexistent. We’ve been encouraging guests to snowshoe rather than ski since the trails may just be a bit too soft. Although not perfect for skiing, the trails are still beautiful and they make you feel like you’re out in the wilderness. They are a great place to witness this early change of seasons.
“It does seem like spring is just about here, but it’s definitely possible that we’ll see another big snow fall in which case we’ll be back on the groomer and eager to get the trails in top condition for late winter skiing. Check back to see if winter makes a comeback!”
In the event of a winter comeback, see bearskintrailreports.wordpress. com or call (218) 388-2292.
Golden Eagle
Trail groomer’s March 13 comments: “Continued warm weather and intermittent misty rain have further deteriorated the trails. Dan groomed a few loops on the north side of Flour Lake as well as the west end of the Logging Camp on Friday. Those areas that are sheltered have decent snow cover but there are numerous areas with just an inch of base left or bare ground altogether. Any sun or warm weather will take out these thin areas. The seven-day forecast is for above normal temperatures so it looks like yesterday’s grooming will be the last one of the season for Golden Eagle. Thisspring is one for the record books with the earliest meltdown we have seen.”
The Snowcat-packed trail base is only 2 inches (average). There is an 8-inch average snowfall in the woods, and surface conditions are described as “ice crystal/old snow mix.”
Season snowfall totaled 42.10 inches.
Banadad Trails
With snow on the ground ranging from 0 to 10 inches, and a packed trail base of 6 to 8 inches, conditions were still considered “good” for spring time as of March 13. However, only the east end is tracked and the snow is melting rapidly.
Check the latest at boundarycountry.com before venturing forth.
Cook County Ridgeriders
Chad Jones of Grand Marais reports on snowmobiletrails.com: “The snow is gone. It’s over for this year… though March and early April can bring heavy wet snowstorms to the North Shore…there may be more.” Jones also said that recent rain has seriously deteriorated trail conditions throughout all of northeastern Minnesota. “Snowmobile travel is not recommended, all grooming has ceased. There is basically no snow left,” he said.
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