There was 4" of fresh wet snow that froze overnight. We had good success grooming and tracking. Most trails have good early season skiing, though some areas have less snow and some have debris. The skate lanes are fairly smooth but soft.

(Ann Mosey)

It was a very nice day on the trails. The coverage was thin, but pretty consistent. Some grass and twigs sticking out of the base, but very little that could cause damage. Everything that was concerning could easily be stepped around. I think it was 27F when I started and 35F when I was done, so it was deteriorating a bit. All in all, nice grooming, and great to get out.

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(Adam Schwartz-Lowe)

Mt Ashwabay groomers groomed and set track on most of our Nordic trails. Classic trails are tracked in most places, except the lower part of Oppedahl's is too wet; Jolly Loop to Abbey Rd doesn't have enough snow; Deerpath has one hill not tracked; Under the pines snow is thin. Skate decks are starting to flatten out and a bit soft. About 70% of the tracks are pretty good.

(Ann Mosey)

Groomers were out all weekend. Only the Classic Trails- Sugar Bush, Seagull, Deer Path, Oppendahl's - have been rolled and combed. Snow condition is good, but the base is still thin.

(Ann Mosey)

We had word that the foot of powder on the trails was rolled and we set off to explore. The snow is wonderful higher up and on the frontside of the mountain; it is wetter on the lower Jolly loop) trails and a little dirty on the backside. But it was wonderful to really ski on natural snow and we had a many k trip out and around the sugar shack, up to the top of the ski hill, across and a fast run back down. Note that it is only rolled- it is bumpy, sometimes very soft, and there are many sticks. Our B skis were totally fine, but we did dodge a few rocks. Come on up- skiing like this reminded us why we love skiing) please remember to buy your trail pass (you can do it online) and, if the chalet is open (starting on the 15th), stop in for food and drink.

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(Geneva Finn)