Elsie and Dad (Garrett Munson-Montana Fishing Outfitters) at the Great Divide
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Elsie and Dad at the Great Divide 3/7/10
Posted on March 9th, 2010
Red Lodge Nordic Ski Center 3/5/10 Billings
Posted on March 5th, 2010
Yes, crust cruising is a possibility at the Nordic Center in the morning when the snow is frozen! The skate skiing is good early on firm trails and open meadows. Classic skiing is less enjoyable until pm when the sun and temperatures soften the snow.
Ed has been touching up some trails with the groomer, but the window of opportunity is narrow with our temps so warm. We'll try to do more grooming for the weekend.
The Far Side has not been groomed and has some frozen ruts. Be careful over there; it's not for the faint of heart.
Mac Pass Ski Conditions 3/5/10 Helena
Posted on March 5th, 2010
Mac Pass Ski Conditions 3/1/10 Helena
Posted on March 2nd, 2010
Mac Pass is skiing well. The trails are in great shape with good coverage. The trail will be firm in the morning before the groomers hit it and also late in the day when the sun falls below the treeline. There is a frozen snowmobile track right up the middle of the microwave road today, please watch for this track when descending. We recommend using Swix CH3 powder to add durability to your ski bases in these abrasive spring snow conditions. Otherwise, use harder waxes for abrasion resistance and layering over Swix LF8 and Toko S3 Red for glide.
Enjoy the skiing!
Congrats Helena Birkie Ski Racers!
Posted on March 1st, 2010
A hearty congratulations goes out to Helena Birkebeiner ski racers!
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Way to go Randy Beckner for winning his age division!
Mac Pass Ski Conditions 2/23/10 Helena
Posted on February 23rd, 2010
Skiing on Mac Pass is great! Another inversion is in place. While temps hovering around 12 degrees in town, the Pass is 15 degrees warmer. New snow over the weekend has added to the great conditions. Temperatures were 29 degrees this morning with 25%RH. Swix CH7 or Toko S3 Blue glide waxes will work great. The trails are groomed for skate and classic.
Enjoy the skiing!
Red Lodge Nordic Center 2/18/10 Billings
Posted on February 20th, 2010
We have received 10+ inches of new snow in the past 24 hours! Groomers are working on it. Skate skiing conditions are soft. Track skiing is great. Conditions should be great for the weekend with moderate temps and more snow showers predicted.
Plan to attend our 3rd annual Backcountry Film Festival at the Elks, on Broadway, downtown Red Lodge, 7:00, $5, Friday, Feb. 19. It's Winter Carnival weekend! Parade at 6:00; Love Prom with Tom Catmull & the Clerics at 9:00.
And next weekend...Nordic Ski Festival at Red Lodge Nordic Center.
Mac Pass Ski Conditions 2/20/10 Helena
Posted on February 20th, 2010
Bill Roberts Ski Conditions 2/19/10 Helena
Posted on February 19th, 2010
Bill Roberts Golf Course was skiing awesome this morning. Thanks Dave--the conditions were flat and fast. There are a few patches of thin snow, but otherwise it was flying. The track is very abrasive, consider adding a layer of Toko S3 Blue or Swix CH6 followed by a coat of Swix LF6 or Toko LF Blue. If skiing at the golf course,you may even consider ironing in some Swix CH3 powder on the edges for greater abrasion resistance.
Enjoy the skiing!
Bill Roberts Ski Conditions 2/18/10 Helena
Posted on February 18th, 2010
