going nordic = going ghay?

**ShakeMeUp** · 03-11-2023, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by ~mikey b

the grooming at Badger Pass is not consistent but it’s an awesome place to ski

my buddy is the hut keeper at Ostrander

Yeah, I really want to ski up to Glacier Point, but would prefer to hit it during the week, and that seems problematic for getting a nice surface. Hopefully the stars eventually align.

**buttahflake** · 03-12-2023, 10:18 AM

As good as it gets back east right now, snow is stiff but not icy, forgiving and fast!
From today in Woodstock VT

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**atree** · 03-16-2023, 12:25 PM

How are the tracks holding up in the meathow area? Worth visiting next week?

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**John_B** · 03-16-2023, 01:16 PM

Originally Posted by atree

How are the tracks holding up in the meathow area? Worth visiting next week?

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Cub creek was doing great last weekend. I wouldn't be shocked if the trails out of Winthrop were done by then but they could also be holding on too.

**wendigo** · 03-17-2023, 01:11 PM

laid down some corduroy this morning

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**fomofo** · 03-19-2023, 12:58 PM

https://www.birkie.com/ski/birkie-week

The Last King is currently streaming on Kanopy and Amazon Prime

**plugboots** · 03-19-2023, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by atree

How are the tracks holding up in the meathow area? Worth visiting next week?

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FYI, the lease runs out for grooming on 4/1 every year. So it really doesn’t matter what the conditions are, the ski season basically ends on March 31. Anyway, there’s always skiing somewhere until then, (even last year).

**JohnF** · 03-20-2023, 08:46 AM

Did 3 nights with Maine Huts and Trails.

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**buttahflake** · 03-20-2023, 01:35 PM

Hero snow back east today, got out early, it was fast!
Woodstock VT

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**twat** · 03-22-2023, 04:23 PM

i dont want to disturb you in your quiet peace in here.
but i will, thought first this is for the padded room. then this thread came to my mind.
actually first time i entered this room.... beautiful pictures.... maybe i will come back in 10years

**Peruvian** · 03-25-2023, 12:54 PM

Anything that wasn’t groomed was coral reef at Trapps this morning.

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**Peruvian** · 03-26-2023, 05:57 AM

Local boy, Ben Ogden, of Landgrove, VT just wrapped the world cup season with the best US men’s finish in 40 years. #1 u23 skier in the world and 8th overall. Congrats, Ben!

**plugboots** · 03-26-2023, 09:00 AM

Jessie Diggins: SECOND in the FIS Cross Country World Cup OVERALL & second in the overall distance standings.

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**Peruvian** · 03-26-2023, 09:08 AM

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/25/s...-us-women.html

**Peruvian** · 03-26-2023, 03:37 PM

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**new yabyum** · 03-26-2023, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by plugboots

Jessie Diggins: SECOND in the FIS Cross Country World Cup OVERALL & second in the overall distance standings.

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Rosie Brennan got a fourth today and will finish fourth in the World cup. US women continue to rock.

**Darren Jakal** · 03-26-2023, 05:14 PM

Considerable, considerable, moderate in Kananaskis today, but perfect XC conditions in Peter Lougheed Park.

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**Peruvian** · 03-26-2023, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by new yabyum

Rosie Brennan got a fourth today and will finish fourth in the World cup. US women continue to rock.

This should not be overlooked.

**buttahflake** · 03-27-2023, 09:04 AM

Going strong in central VT, mornings are fast right now!

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**romeo tango** · 04-03-2023, 08:50 AM

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touring the Stickpin Fire
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**buttahflake** · 04-03-2023, 08:51 AM

Closing day at Woodstock Nordic and it was a stellar morning!
This will get me deep into summer, from this morning in central Vermont

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**romeo tango** · 04-05-2023, 06:21 PM

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dorkin' at Kootenay Pass BC
Stagleap Provincial Park eh?

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**JPaul** · 04-09-2023, 07:04 PM

Checking in from California, a bit of a winter refresh in Truckee on Fri and Sat before the big melt commences. Sat started with snow still on the trees from a little less than a foot overnight on Donner Summit:

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Plenty of first tracks in the morning (for sure the sun caused probs later in the day!):

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From the previous day, different trail system. Sign says "Return to Lodge", and is nailed pretty high on the tree. Meanwhile, the trail I'm standing on to take the pic is at least 3' above sign height:

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Such a great winter, but after this weekend, I'm guessing it is all melt from here. Most places will close (stop grooming) next weekend, but we're a ways off from getting bikes back on the trails!

Thanks for the pics from all around in this thread, looks like everyone had some great spring conditions!

<Edit: I see it's sideways now. I'm not capable to change that...>

**teledad** · 05-07-2023, 01:33 AM

Still going. All of the local nordic resorts have closed but a volunteer group (Nevada Nordic) is still grooming 2km on one of the USFS roads on Mt Rose. Plenty of snow, particularly since it's been snowing the past two days.