The Base Camp

Red Lodge Nordic Center Update 3/10/10 Billings

Tim — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:43:07 +0000

RL Nordic Center is experiencing warm, pleasant March weather which has been cool in the mornings and warm in the afternoons. Skate skiing has been great on firm morning snow. Classic skiing good in the pm's. Grooming has been limited due to frozen, icey morning snow and melted snow as soon as the sun hits it. Setting of tracks has been nearly impossible.
So don't expect much improvement until winter snows return and then only if the weather stays cold enough to preserve it.
Although you may ski at RL Nordic Center in marginal conditions, we may have to cease grooming if the weather does not cooperate.

Mac Pass Ski Conditions-Video 3/9/10 Helena

Tim — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:20:43 +0000

Elsie and Dad at the Great Divide 3/7/10

Tim — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:57:16 +0000

Elsie and Dad (Garrett Munson-Montana Fishing Outfitters) at the Great Divide

Last Chance Nordic Ski Club Mtg 3/17/10 Helena

Tim — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:44:12 +0000

The Last Chance Nordic Ski Club will meet Wednesday, March 17 at The Base Camp 6:30pm.

Happy St. Patricks Day!

Masters Ski Training 3/7/10 Helena

Tim — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:18:29 +0000

SUNDAY AT 11AM WILL BE MASTERS, skating technique and bring your ice skates if it freezes hard.

Enjoy the skiing!

Red Lodge Nordic Ski Center 3/5/10 Billings

Tim — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:41:53 +0000

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

Tim — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:39:19 +0000

Mac Pass received a .5 inch of new snow. This snow has fallen on a firm track. Temperatures were 33 degrees with 99%RH this morning. The trails have been groomed for skate and classic skiing. The skiing is great!

Have a great weekend!

Thanks Helena! Another Great Ski Rental Sale!

Leah — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 17:47:20 +0000

The Helena Ski Rental Sale was March 3, 2010. Thanks to everyone who showed up to make the sale such a great success! We have a few items left over from the sale, so feel free to stop by the shop to check out the remaining selection. Now get out there and ski!

View the first minute of the sale below!

Congrats Charlie! $100 Gift Card Winner!

Leah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:19:17 +0000

Charlie won a $100 Gift Card to the Base Camp by joining our online newsletter. To stay up to date on The Base Camp happenings, join today, see right!

Big Sky Tram Photo

Leah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:15:46 +0000

Photo by Chelly Hasquet. Big Sky Montana, February 27, 2010.