Today things had firmed up enough to groom things into decent condition after the January Thaw of 2017. We still have 4-6 inches of packed base on most of the trails. We groomed and tracked all of the skate trails, and tracked: Sugarbush Classic, Seagull Connector, Birch Hill and Oppedahl's. The skiers I ran into said it was in very good condition after we groomed.

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(Scott Nesvold)

Must have been groomed earlier today. 45 degrees made the classic tracks soft, and lots of pine needles, but a really nice ski regardless. By the time I got to skate it was dusk and the snow crispy with a thin crust on top. Still had enough give to get traction and it was fast. I would assume that the trails will be good for the next couple of days so long as it doesn't rain and you hit them at the right time, after it warms above freezing for an hour or two.

(Greg Weiss)

With the wind yesterday, there was a fair bit of drifting. This evening we retracked the classic trails that had a lot of drifting, including: Raven to Deerpath, Deerpath to Black Bear, Black Bear, the loop of Sugarbush Classic, and the Sugarbush Dog Trail. Another groomer is planning on going out in the morning to touch up the skate trails.

(Scott Nesvold)

This morning we finished up Sugarbush Classic, Black Bear, Oppedahl's and Birch HIll. Most of the trails are in very good condition, firming up quite a bit overnight. It's windy though, so there is some drifting, especially on the east end of Deerpath.

(Scott Nesvold)

There was about 12 inches of new snow over a plentiful base, so plenty of snow. Last night the fat bike trail, Raven, Deerpath, and part of Sugarbush Classic were tracked. Today Anchor, Seagull, Rollercoaster and Telford were groomed and tracked. A groomer is still out working on the Sugarbush Dog Trail and Jolly Long. The trails will be a little soft until they setup.

(Scott Nesvold)

Between yesterday and today we finished grooming all the classic trails in the system. Conditions look very good to excellent. Come out and enjoy!

(Scott Nesvold)

With 4-6 inches of new snow, the groomers groomed and tracked: Anchor, Jolly Long, Seagull, Rollercoaster, Telford and Sugarbush Dog Trail. They also tracked Sugarbush Classic. They reported plenty of base, and very good condtions.

(Scott Nesvold)

Today with about an inch of new snow, Bob regroomed and tracked: Anchor, Jolly Long, Seagull, Rollercoaster, Telford, and the Sugarbush Dog Trail. The trails setup real nicely, no thin spots, full depth tracks most places, firm and fast. When I skied this evening it was starting to snow, so probably be a dusting to an inch of new snow on the groomed trail by morning.

(Scott Nesvold)

Skied Saturday and today. Conditions were great before and after they groomed that day. Conditions today were great although there was an inch or two of new snow. The skate lane was challenging with the new snow but doable. Most of the classic tracks were good. Looks like most people skiing today were classic. The Sugar Bush loop was very popular this weekend so tracks are a little wore there but still a good time. Good job to the grooming crew for their work on the trails this season!

(James Enigl)

Great day at Ashawabay! The trails received approx 2 to 3 inches of new snow over the last 2 days. Trails were groomed yesterday with a light dusting of snow today. Skate deck was a bit slow but the groomers were heading out later in the day and laying down some great looking tracks and corduroy. Should be awesome skiing tomorrow.

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(Elias Anoszko)