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Ski Trail Conditions

Conditions 12/10/20

12/10/2020

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After a week of slightly lower than normal temperatures, Friday-Sunday will see a warming into the mid-forties by Sunday.  Chance of some some light snow, grading to light rain by Sunday, and not much sun on any day.

Currently, it is still the Lake Placid golf courses, the Whiteface Highway, or the 1.4 km man-made loop at Mt. Van Hoevenberg.  Given that the snow we have came mostly from a coastal storm, areas to the west such as Paul Smiths don't have (as they usually have) more snow.  The Hays Brook Truck Trail to Grass Pond and the Sheep Meadow has two+ inches in the open sections, but less snow where the overstory is thicker.  There are those who would consider this "skiable", but it's definitely marginal.  And the short, steep hill just after the crossing of Hays Brook should definitely be walked as that is the only short section where there are any rocks in the trail.

Going into next week,temperatures will again fall to normal or slightly below normal, but so far no major snowfall that would really start the season.

And while I've perhaps still got your attention, please thank the volunteers who did such great work to mow and clip the Hays Brook Truck Trail, as that is often the first backcountry ski tour that is skiable.  

Also, if you are not already a member of BETA, please consider joining to support both our trail maintenance efforts and these reports.

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    Trail Conditions 101

    ​Trail condition reports are posted frequently during the ski season.  The Adirondack backcountry can be a hard place to predict with weather and trail conditions that often change rapidly.  We can't offer the same detailed descriptions of trail conditions as groomed nordic centers. 

    Always plan ahead for your outing, be prepared with proper clothing, equipment, maps and emergency supplies, and check local weather conditions as well before departing on your trip.

    Maps - don't leave home with them!

    For trails in the High Peaks Wilderness area, we recommend purchasing the High Peaks Adirondack Trail Map from the Adirondack Mountain Club.  

    For trails outside of the High Peaks area, we recommend purchasing the Lake Placid & Saranac Lake Winter Trails Map from Green Goat Maps, which covers the Jackrabbit Ski Trail and other adjacent ski touring opportunities.

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  • Home
  • About
    • BOARD & STAFF
    • History
    • Contact Us
    • Gallery
  • Bike Trails
    • Wilmington MTB >
      • Flume Trails
      • Hardy Road (Beaver Brook)
      • Poor Man's Downhill (PMD)
    • Lake Placid MTB >
      • Lussi & Loggers Trails
      • Craig Wood Trails
    • Saranac Lake MTB >
      • Dewey Mountain
      • Mount Pisgah
    • Elizabethtown MTB >
      • Otis Mountain
      • Blueberry Hill
    • electric MTBs
  • Ski Trails
    • Conditions
    • Jackrabbit Ski Trail
  • Join BETA
  • Get Involved
    • Volunteer
    • 2020 Survey
    • WIN A BIKE
    • events >
      • JACKRABBIT RALLY
      • Annual Meeting
      • Ski Movie Fundraiser
      • Ski & Swim Party
      • Avalanche Pass Key Swap
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