I parked at the Jolly trailhead and found that the trails on that side had not been groomed. The coverage between the trailhead was decent, but probably not really deep enough to do a good grooming job. I was able to ski through it though without much trouble and hook up to the groomed areas. Sugurbush had numerous bare spots on it, but most of the other trails were in great shape. The parts that were open, were very nicely groomed and quite a few people were out enjoying the trails. I'd still use B-skis, just in case.

(Adam Schwartz-Lowe)

With 3-4 inches of new snow, Bill, Steve and I did some grooming. We got Anchor, Jolly Long, Seagull, Rollercoaster, Telford, Sugarbush Dog Trail, and Sugarbush classic packed, groomed and tracked. Oppedahl's, the new skate trail, and Raven also got packed. Conditions on the core trails is starting to look pretty good.

(Scott Nesvold)

Perfect winter day to be out skiing so early in year--temp in mid 20's and softly falling snow. Very good conditions on the close-in loops that we skied late this afternoon. Enough skiers out to keep the groomed tracks fresh, but there was a couple inches of snow on the skate deck. Plenty of snow here--no need for rock skis.

(Dave Henning)

This Morning Steve groomed and tracked Sugarbush, Anchor, Seagull, Seagull uphill connector, Sugarbush Dog Trail (from Jolly to Cabin), Rollercoaster, and Telford. There was a couple inches of new dense snow which groomed quite well. I would rate the above trails as very good except for Sugarbush after the cabin which still has some wet spots. By the end of today, the rest of Sugarbush Dog Trail, Jolly Long, Oppedahl's, Deer Path and Black Bear should be packed!

(Scott Nesvold)

Skiing yesterday was very good on the groomed trails. Today there was another 2" or so of powder on the ground so a bit tougher skiing, but not going to complain about having too much snow on Dec 2. Great to be outside and skiing. Thanks for grooming, Scott!

(Aistis Tumas)

With about 2 inches of new snow, I groomed and tracked Anchor, Seagull, Seagull Connector, Rollercoaster, Telford, and Sugarbush Classic - to the tin shed. Most of it ski very well with only a couple of thin spots in the tracks. The exception is on Seagull from the bench to the first yurt, the bulldozer drove out today and left a bit of dirt on the trail. You can easily ski past it by staying on the left side.

(Scott Nesvold)

Today with about 1/2 to 1 inch of new fluffy snow this morning, I groomed the skate lanes of Anchor, Rollercoaster and Telford. I packed with the ginzu Seagull and Sugarbush classic. There wasn't enough base (probably 1-1.5" of packed base), to reset tracks. So on Anchor Rollercoaster and Telford there are tracks that were set before the last thaw. The tracks skied OK with some thin spots, would rate them as fair. The skate lanes ski quite good, would report them in good condition.

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(Scott Nesvold)

Brought the snowshoes because we assumed there wouldn't be skiing yet. But there is 4-5 inches of snow, and the trail has been rolled but not groomed. It is skier tracked with plenty of stuff sticking up, but no bare ground noted. Rock skis only. Was nearly 40 degrees today, so snow may not last.

(David Henning)