Sunday Morning Feb 27, 2011

Highway 65 continues to be closed from gate to gate atop the Mesa.  This comes as no surprise after driving around two natural slides myself Saturday.  And it got better (or worse).  3-5″ my keester.  Try 18″ to 30″ with associated high winds.

Tremendous back country skiing opportunities await upon re-opening. Drop Lycra for Gore.  Avalanche control work scheduled for early a.m. Sunday, related clean-out etc.   Use www.cotrip.org for the very latest on the road.

There is no estimated re-opening at this time.   We hope to resume grooming operations in the early afternoon.  Quite a bit of work.  The Ward trails remain accessible as we let the new snow settle.

dc 6:46 a.m. 2-27-2011

Posted Sunday, February 27, 2011   7:04 p.m.

Overview: An additional 2-4″ of new could be on the ground by tomorrow morning.  Totals from this latest storm cycle are significant, with the highest accumulation seen at County Line with 28″ on the average.  The next two days bring clear skies, warmer temperature, less wind and great skiing.  Grooming operations continue tomorrow at all three trail heads.

Skyway

Sunset- Classic and Skate- Set Sunday

Winslow-  Classic and Skate- Set Sunday

Lion’s- Classic and Skate- Set Sunday.

Vista Ridge-Classic and Skate- Set Saturday, on plan for Monday

Arroyo-Classic and Skate – Natural on plan for Monday

Vista Valley- Classic and Skate-Set Saturday, on plan for Monday

Kannah Crossing-Classic and Skate – Natural and on plan for Monday

Scales Lake- Classic and Skate – Set Sunday

Will’s Hill- Classic and Skate-Natural on plan for Monday

County Line:

Dog Loop:  Classic and Skate-Natural, on plan for Monday

Tower: (Former Dog Trail and Scales past the tower site to the overlook): Classic and Skate-Set to Kannah from Loop One on Sunday

Loop 1: Classic and Skate -Set Sunday

Loop 2:  Classic and Skate -Set Sunday

Overlook: (former Loop 3 section from parking lot to overlook)  Classic and Skate – Natural, on plan for Monday

Scales Glade: (former Loop 3 section from old Dog Trail back to Loop 2) -Set Sunday

Ward:

Ward Trail:  Classic- on plan for Monday

dc 7:17 p.m. 2-27-2011

Tuesday, February 1 , 2011

Overview:

7″ on the new is on the ground at Skyway this morning.  It is butt cold, right around minus 5 now.  Forecast high?  3.  Wind chills to minus 20.   Jon will be up to start the cat and do some grooming, mostly in the trees.  With the high winds and cold, it’s kind of a maintenance day, fix a few things here and there, wait it out, and see what the rest of the week brings.

Skyway  7″ New on the Ground

County Line: New Snow on the Ground

Ward:  New Snow on the Ground

dc 6:53 a.m., 2-1-2011

For Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Overview:

Cold conditions will be found at all trailheads .   Skyway and County Line were groomed Tuesday upon more snow than initially indicated, about 10″ of extremely light, slow powder.  Jon reported a high of -4 during his shift.  Wind chills far below that, it’s no exposed skin weather.  We will groom down at Ward when it warms a bit, probably Thursday, for the sake of Al’s fingers and feet.

Skyway

Sunset- Classic and Skate

Winslow-  Classic and Skate

Lion’s- Classic and Skate

Vista Ridge-Classic and Skate

Vista Valley-Classic and Skate

Arroyo-Classic and Skate

Kannah Crossing-Classic and Skate

Scales Lake- Classic and Skate

Will’s Hill- Classic and Skate

County Line:

Dog Loop:  Classic and Skate

Dog Trail: Classic and Skate

Loop 1:  Classic and Skate

Loop 2: Classic and Skate

Loop 3:  Classic and Skate

Ward:

Ward Trail:  New snow on top of Classic tracks.

dc 3:42 p.m., 2-1-2011

For Friday, January 14, 2011

Overview:

Some new snow on the trails this morning with the expectation that it continues until the noon hour.   Not a ray of sunshine in the forecast through the Holiday weekend.   Too bad.   Grooming will take place, if that brings a smile to your face.    Start thinking about getting in on the Citizen’s Division for the Mesa State Sprints skaters!   For those of you who got out yesterday, what a day!

Skyway:

Sunset- Classic and Skate

Winslow-  Classic and Skate

Lion’s- Classic and Skate

Arroyo-Classic and Skate

Vista Ridge-Classic and Skate  Groomer’s Choice

Vista Valley-Classic and Skate Groomer’s Choice

Kannah Crossing- Classic and Sate

Scales Lake- Classic and Skate

Will’s Hill- Classic and Skate

County Line:

Dog Loop:  Classic and Skate

Dog Trail: Classic and Skate

Loop 1:  Classic and Skate

Loop 2: Classic and Skate

Loop 3:  Classic and Skate

Ward:
Ward Trail:  Reset scheduled for Saturday a.m.

dc 6:39 a.m. Friday

As of this morning, 12/31, highway 65 is still closed and CDOT has not set an estimated opening time yet. Normally these closures don’t last more than 24 hours, but we’re at more than 36 now, and nothing is certain.

Check back here this evening for an update on road conditions, grooming and the race.

Our race director, Tom Ela, will make a decision about the race later today and we will post an update by 6pm this evening. We hope to hold the race tomorrow, 1/1 as planned, but if necessary will move the race to Sunday.

Stay warm!

Christie

For Friday, December 31, 2010

Overview:

For the very latest on Hwy 65-

www.cotrip.org

With the Highway closed now for almost 24 hours, conditions are quite natural.  We will be back on the snow with all hands and tools as soon as we can once again access Skyway and County Line.   This snow is extremely dry and the temps incredibly cold.  It will pack in about like powdered sugar.

Over at Ward, you may find a bit faster glide in the classic tracks  once they are again set.

dc 5 p.m Thursday

For Wednesday, December 29,  2010

Overview:

Winter Storm Watch goes into effect Weds a.m.   Expect periods of high wind and a 100% chance of snowfall, with 4″-8″ possible during the day.   Temperatures will begin to dip, with highs in the single digits by Friday.   All trails were groomed Tuesday.   The scope of grooming the next 2 days will vary with the weather.   Use the “Spot the Groomer” feature for the latest grooming results during a storm cycle.

Skyway:

Sunset- Classic and Skate

Winslow-  Classic and Skate

Lion’s- Classic and Skate

Vista Ridge-Classic ad Skate

Vista Valley-Classic and Skate

Arroyo-Classic and Skate

Will’s Hill-Classic and Skate

Kannah Crossing- Classic and Skate

County Line:

Or Thereabouts....

Set Sunday

Dog Loop:  Classic and Skate

Dog Trail: Classic and Skate

Loop 1:  Classic and Skate

Loop 2: Classic and Skate

Loop 3:  Classic and Skate

Ward:

Ward Trail:  set Tuesday

Lost and Found:  Reply to this email with any info.

LOST At Ward, one pair of Alpina poles lost two weeks ago.   May find those in the spring after 5′ of new.

FOUND At County Line.   One super schnazzie hat during a Membership Table

Schnazzie Hat

dc 2:46 p.m. 12/28/10

For Thursday, December 30, 2010

Highway 65 Closed

check in at

www.cotrip.org

for the latest update

Overview:  Snow Snow Snow!
Winter Storm Warning and Avalanche Watch in effect.   Expect periods of high wind and a 100% chance of snowfall, with 5″-9″ possible during the day.   Temperatures will begin to dip, with high as low as -1 for Friday.     The scope of grooming the next 2 days will vary with the weather.   Use the “Spot the Groomer” feature for the latest grooming results during a storm cycle.  Expect the new snow to be very dry as the temps continue to drop.

Lower Ward report from Art and Joyce today had 8″ to 10″ on the ground already by 1:30 this afternoon.   Al reports snow falling heavily in the Cedaredge area.   Use safe snow sense in the back country.

dc 10 a.m. Thursday

For Sunday, January 16, 2011

Temps move up and down, sun, clouds, sun, clouds.   Trails are firm and fast.  Now, being a Glider’s program day, weather wise, you would think it might snow or at least blow sideways.   The streak should be broken Annie.  A good day in store for all shapes, sizes and ages – if you don’t mind Winter.  Refurbish grooming starts at 6:30 a.m.  Enjoy.

Skyway:
Sunset- Classic and Skate

Winslow-  Classic and Skate

Lion’s- Classic and Skate

Vista Ridge-Classic and Skate

Vista Valley-Classic and Skate

Arroyo-Classic and Skate

Kannah Crossing- Classic and Skate

Scales Lake- Classic and Skate

Will’s Hill- Classic and Skate, tuck.

County Line:

Dog Loop:  Classic and Skate

Dog Trail: Classic and Skate

Loop 1:  Classic and Skate

Loop 2: Classic and Skate

Loop 3:  Classic and Skate

Ward:

Ward Trail:  Reset Friday

dc  7:06 p.m., 1-15- 2011