Mid-Week Update 1/27/21

1/27/2021

Aside from a few inches of new snow, conditions have not changed much from last week. Mt. Van Hoevenberg, Cascade, Paul Smiths VIC, and Dewey Mt. all report full, or nearly full, operation. On the Jackrabbit Trail and in the backcountry, the new snow has "refreshed" the surfaces, but not allowed any new routes to be recommended. The only true news is that the parking for Boreas Ponds is now being plowed, and there is a good broken track on Gulf Brook Rd.

Significantly colder Friday and Saturday, but warming to 20 on Sunday followed by a milder, but not too mild, beginning of next week.

3 Comments

Chris Knight

1/29/2021 10:52:12 am

does anyone know if the Mr. Van ski trail is passable between the Loj and South Meadow? I know there have been issues with the crossings there in the past.

Josh Wilson

1/29/2021 11:00:47 am

Hey Chris - Mr. Van is in good shape and broken out, however we've received reports that the crossing off Marcy Brook between the Loj and the truck trail is not passable,

Further along, the span bridge near the intersection with Klondike Brook trail collapsed this fall, so there is another stream crossing to contend with in addition to the other crossing closer to Van Ho .

Chris Knight

1/29/2021 01:55:28 pm

Thanks for the info, Josh! Happy skiing!

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.

Ski Trail Conditions