With the thin snow and warm temperatures, there is not much that we can do grooming wise. We want to avoid pulling up any grass and spreading dirt around and it will be hard to modify the snow surface without making a mess. We are waiting and watching the weather for our chance to pack more snow onto our base.

That being said, Sunset Hills is skiing very well right now! The snow is fast but has not transformed or gotten icy and while there is grass showing here and there, there is no dirt.

I also got out and skied Highland Glen this afternoon and the thin cover is holding up well. Highland is much bumpier than Sunset Hills, but the skiing is still good and the snow has stayed cold. Parts of Highland are definitely advanced to expert level skiing right now due to the early season conditions. The loops along the edge of the Ag Fields though are mich smoother for those looking for an easier ski.

On the Highland Glen note, there has been quite a bit of foot traffic, dog traffic, and some bike traffic on the groomed ski trail in Highland. If you see runners, walkers, or bikers on the ski trail, please politely remind them that the groomed trails are not open to those uses and that there are a number of trails nearby without any seasonal use restrictions. There are a lot of other trails nearby that are not groomed for skiing, such as the Main Street to the Mountains trail (which now connects to Triple Tree via Painted Hills, thanks GVLT!) and the trails around Pete's Hill.

Lastly, Thursday we are having a trails night at Lockhorn Cider House, swing by with your trail pass (or buy one there) and get a free cider and enjoy an evening with fellow skiers.

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Cheers and think snow!

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