Cross Country Skiing

[Crankin]

Sigh, the Kingdom Trails are closed. There's predicted highs of 35 down here next weekend, so I probably will be out on my bike. Maybe that will work. Not much else to do up there, maybe hike, as I doubt there's enough snow even for snow shoeing. None of us are downhillers, so that's out. We are bringing our passports, so perhaps there's snow north of there?? Somehow, I doubt it.

[ridebikeme]

There seems to be some sort of pocket that has some snow, while others have very little. In my area, I know that Bethel is very scarce, and so is the area near Twin Mtn, Gorham NH etc... It seems so strange this year, as these areas generally have lots of snow and have the ability to recover when warm weather makes an appearance. I keep telling myself that we aren't out of the woods yet with snow, so hopefully it's in the near future!!

Have fun on your bike today!! The roads here are pretty dry here as well, although a bit of ice on the edges. I've been saying all winter that I need to put the studded tires on my mtn bike, and it's time that I did! It would be tremendous riding today

[SpeedyChix]

So little snow here this winter we finally made the trip north into Canada. Four days of outstanding skiing and a bit of snowshoe time as well. Trails at Stokely Creek are outstanding.

Fresh fluffy snow falling today but we're going to need it to keep this up for a day or two to make a base. For now, it's back to gravel road running and the trainer.

[Crankin]

Snow and lots of it, coming Friday. It will be great skiing around here. Can't wait.
Of course, I am going to Vermont next Thursday, and they are getting like 3 inches.

[Crankin]

Ok, totally missed skiing in the perfect powder last Sunday, and I've been sick all week, but heading off to the Northeast Kingdom tomorrow. Hoping for some new adventures and decent snow. Will hopefully post with pictures.

[ridebikeme]

Sounds like a great trip Crankin... definitely let us know how it is!

We didn't receive as much snow as you, but what we did receive was extremely dry... so absolutely no glide at all. But I'm excited that we did get some to cover of the spots that were very thin. Got out Sunday, Monday and today.. todays conditionds were better. The temps have been a bit warmer, so the melting/freezing action is helping to put moisture back in the snow.

Hope you have a great trip and are feeling better

[Norse]

We've had such little snow here in the Twin Cities this winter and what little we've had always seems to be preceded or followed by freezing rain and/or sleet. Bleck. Up north is a different story though and we are headed up to the North Shore of Lake Superior for what should be a glorious extended weekend of nordic skiing!