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Spring has sprung
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March 17, 2019 7:20 AM

It sure is starting to feel like spring. The cool nights are definitely saving our trails but the warm afternoons (getting increasingly warm through the week) will take a toll. For now, we are sticking to an every other day or so grooming as long as we get a freeze overnight. This means most of our work will now be in the early morning hours so that the snow can dry sufficiently before we till it up. We are mainly trying to smooth things out. Expect crusty, fast skiing early in the day that softens quickly in the sun. Afternoon skiing will start to get slow and sticky. Watch for grooming updates at Bridger Creek, Sourdough, Sunset Hills, and Highland Glen. We are done grooming the small loops now that is spring break and the melt season has begun. Sourdough was groomed last night/this morning up to the Bridge. The lower section will be getting icy and firm, especially where it is in the sun, so please be extremely careful on the way down. We have also groomed to the Moser Trailhead as an alternate access. The Hyalite Road is passable but be prepared for ice and drive slow. No word on whether the Forest Service has been around the ski trails up there yet. Town trails were groomed Saturday morning and are in good shape. Highland Glen does have a large slush patch forming and Im afraid this is just the beginning of the spring mess. For now, the skiing is great, so get out and enjoy!