Trail preparation update

First trip out with the snowcat today, just some early packing, no
tracks set yet, but hope to get things going soon. The coverage is not
bad, just the bigger rocks lurking. Have a great holiday

Ted

I have not been able to make it up to the Lily Lake ski trails since the snows finally started in ernest.  I did get out to the Purple Sage Nordic Center this afternoon.  The trails are in surprisingly good conditions given what the groomer has to work with.  There is a lot of wind damage and the golf course has a lot of bare ground showing.  But, the groomer has been able to set a continuous track in three loops.  We had a pretty agreeable work out.

The city has opened the pond at the BEAR Pavilion to skating.  When I drove by there today there were several groups taking advantage of the good ice.  You may want to go join them.  It looks like fun.

I also drove by, but did not use, the ski tracks at the Bear River State Park.  What I could see looked to be in better condition than the tracks at Purple Sage.  I plan to give it a try tomorrow.  You may want to, too.

Tom

We enjoyed Thanksgiving 2008 at the East Fork Yurt. The weather was beautiful. We hiked in on foot as there was no snow at the trailhead. There were sections with ice on the trail, but at least it wasn't verymuddy. It would be muddier if it was any warmer. We filtered water from the river which had lots of ice on it... beautiful! Now just waiting for some snow so we can return on skis!

Blake Emett