Cross country skiing

[ridebikeme]

Sounds like a beautiful day Deb! I've done some riding in that area, but have never skiied there.

Got out yesterday wih Shanna, (my chocolate lab) and we had a great day. A shortish loop, but one that wound through some trees and was quite nice. I'll definitely have to remember to get on this trail with my mtn bike... umm perhaps with the studded tires this week.


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[ridebikeme]

Well, I have to admit that the snow cover is getting very thin. We've been able to ski all week, but now you definitely need to use your "rock" ski's. I'm assuming that by the time that I fully get ready to change over to riding outside each day that the weather will change once again.


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[Crankin]

We are staying in Franconia for the weekend. No snow here, but we went to Bretton Woods today and the conditions were great. We skied to the AMC Highland Center and had lunch. They were a stop on the chocolate ski tour and we partook a little. We skied a little over 9 miles. I am exhausted.

[Crankin]

Finished up the weekend with a 4 mile ski at Bear Notch Ski center. This is a family owned small x country center (about 65k of trails, but very bare facilities) that always has snow. It was between 8-11 degrees and brutally windy, but my friend had just bought new skis in the AM and wanted to try them out. After a brutal climb up a black trail, we had a nice gentle descent. Conditions were slicker than yesterday and a good deal of the trail was groomed, but not tracked, not the best for me. But, it was great.
Going to Craftsbury in 2 weeks.

[ridebikeme]

WOW! it's hard to believe that Franconia and Bear Notch don't have a lot of snow. Although when I look out the window, I shouldn't be surprised at all! Glad to hear that you had a good time Crankin!!

All I know is that unless we get more sb now here soon, it won't be here for much longer.


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[lph]

Waaah, it's gonna rain tomorrow That could mean the end of good skiing conditions in my backyard woods, though it should last for some more weeks in the slightly higher parts.

Most of all I'm feeling sorry for a friend of mine. She's doing this massive xc ski event tomorrow that circumnavigates most of Oslo. It's 90 km long and she's expecting to take nine hours - in wet snow and sleet I've never skied more than about half that in one day, so I'm madly impressed.

[ridebikeme]

Well, not sure what the weather will hold for the weekend, but I did get on ski's today and a couple of times this week. The snow level is certainly getting thin, but I'm hoping the storm that is projected to hit here today brings more snow rather than rain


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[ridebikeme]

Well, like many parts of the country, we did receive snow!!! Although I'm only clearing the driveway, I would guess that we received 6-7". Needless to say, once the driveway is clear..... welll you know where I'll be



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[Crankin]

Snow is coming! There's an 18 inch base at Craftsbury, with more predicted for the day we arrive.
So glad we waited this year and planned our trip for next week, instead of January.

[ridebikeme]

Sounds like a great time Crankin! I've been out twice since this last snow storm, adn have to admit that it's wonderful to see snow.I'd forgotton what it is like to ski in snow rather than ice like we've had all year this year. YIPEE!!!



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[ridebikeme]

While I know most of you are not 'thinking' about skiing; I have to tell you that with the new snow we received last weekend....well it's fabulous! My outing today was more like spring type of day by the time I was finishing, sun was out, snow was melting and it was one of those 'blue bird'days. A day certainly that I did not want to go back to the shop But with a trainer class tonight, it's time to also think of my bike and the fact that with more snow coming tonight.. it won't be anytime soon that I'll be riding outside.


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[Crankin]

I am in Craftsbury and it's like I died and went to heaven. It was 28 degrees and lightly snowing all day. We skied 12K on fresh powder. The trails at the Outdoor Center are so wide and the black trails are not that hard. Tomorrow we are getting dropped off at the center and skiing back down to the inn, about 7.5K and then we will go to Greensboro and ski at Highland Lodge, which is now run by the outdoor center. Well, the trails are being groomed by them, as the lodge went out of business. Trails there are tough, but there is one very long and steep black descent that I will only do on perfect powder and tomorrow might be the day. I did it once, 4 years ago.

[ridebikeme]

Sounds like a wonderful place to be Crankin... and of course your timing is perfect. Have a great weekend, hopefully the projection for Saturday is something that will change.

Got out today myself, and had a great time. As you mentioned fresh powder with snow coming down; I certainly couldn't ask for anything better. I'm hoping to get up to Kingfield next week and ski into one of the MAine Huts. I'll know more about it over the weekend. Ever been there?


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[Crankin]

Yes, I have been to Little Lyford Pond, run by AMC. But, it was in the summer. They have a supported hut to hit ski tour I would love to do. The only issue is using the outdoor bathrooms in the middle of the night at 5 below zero!

[ridebikeme]

I have not been to any of the AMC huts, but have heard great things about them. I'm hoping that we'll make reservations over the weekend and everything will go smoothly

Got in a nother 7-8 miles out on trails today; it was wonderful! Got to see more of the trails that I normally ride on my mtn bike... I always enjoy seeing the area in all 4 seasons. They certainly look much different.

Hope you're having a great time, although with new snow, I'm sure your smile is as wide as mine.