April 6 Grooming Update

April 6 Grooming Update

FYI for all you spring skiing enthusasiasts — we are nearing the end of the season — this weekend will be the last time we snowcat groom (Friday evening) and next Friday (April 16) will be the last grooming of any kind — with snowmobile. Then we are hanging it up for the season. Thanks to all you members for your tremendous support. What a great season — with skiing beginning before Halloween and lasting well into April!

Also, on that note, I encourage any and all to provide feedback on the operations and grooming so that we can make next year even better — as always, comments can be e-mailed to gmnordic@gmail.com.

Happy Skiing!

Leslie

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The Grand Mesa Nordic Council is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization of people who love to cross-country ski. We groom 54 kilometers (32.4 miles) of trails on the Grand Mesa with funds donated from skiers and snowshoers like you. Contact Us: Grand Mesa Nordic Council, PO Box 266, Cory CO 81414 grandmesanordic@gmail.com

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