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Red Lodge Nordic Center Feb 3-Billings

Tim — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:57:13 +0000

Friday, Feb. 3

The Near Side AND the Far Side were groomed today. But the couple of inches of fresh snow weren’t enough to help the tracking situation, so don’t expect much improvement finding set tracks (icey under the fresh). Skating is great…yeah, fast. Saturday, expect some more grooming on the Near Side…getting ready for 3 events: Tracking Workshop at 9, the last Kids Day at 1, and Moonlight Ski at 6. Great skiing on minimal snow and temp’s predicted to be mild.

BONUS: we groomed the WEST FORK Road this afternoon, and conditions there are typical… pocked and firm the first mile or so, then deeper and softer snow the farther you go. No tracks set (too firm the first mile and a half). Great skiing past Basin.

Are you ready for winter?

Tim — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:21:35 +0000

Mac Pass November 1, 2011

GNFAC Avalanche Education Calendar 2011-2012

Tim — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:52:45 +0000

GNFAC Avalanche Education Calendar

Ski Waxing Resources at The Base Camp

Tim — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 14:18:15 +0000

Good morning,

Thanks to all the folks that attended our Toko Wax seminar with Randy Beckner. It was great to see you all at the shop and share stories of great early season skiing.

Mac Pass is groomed and ready to go this morning with new snow! Temps are in the high 20's, RH 97% and winds light. Try out Swix LF7(efficiency) CH7(economy) or Toko LF Red(efficiency) S3 Red(economy) for the best glide for your weekend adventures and training.

Toko Ski Wax Clinic with Randy Beckner

The Base Camp is always available to offer assistance and supplies for all your ski tuning needs. We offer a full array of wax products, brushes and preparation accessories from Swix and Toko. We also offer edge tuning accessories and waxing tables so that you can put your own personal touch on your skis. And don't forget our full service tuning department. Stop down to the shop and learn about ski grinding options to freshen your older bases or prepare for the racing season!

Think Snow!

Are you ready?

Tim — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:30:57 +0000

Photo courtesy of Whitefish Mountain Resort

Photo courtesy of Vail Resorts 10/26/10--Are you ready?

Backcountry Skiing in the Summer?

Leah — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:43:12 +0000

Piloting down a dirt road at 40 mph while jamming out to Modest Mouse on the eve of Fourth of July hardly seemed like the precursor to a summer ski session. But there Shawtann Whitson was, cruising Big Timber Road at a quarter till one on a moonless night, half expecting the dark road to lead him on forever. He was on his way to Blue Lake, where he would meet Ty Gittins for some summer corn...

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