The entire system was tracked Wed. at 3 pm. Track depth varies in a few places, due to uneven ground, and still not enough snow to totally fill in depressions. Alpine Run still has a back country element going for it, stay in the tracks to avoid the barely hidden rocks. Pit Run was tracked, it's not perfect, but it's skiable. Harry's Gultch was packed, the barely covered rocks on the flat section still need more snow for setting track. If you are a local skier you already are aware of the less than perfect areas, if you have never skied at Blacks, expect great conditions on all but a few easily seen and still skiable areas. Harry's Gultch is a steep tight twisty downhill that challenges everyone, it's packed and trackless allowing turning maneuvers!

(Denny Barry)

I had some fair skiing today. Sunset, Ridge and Black's were the best. Alpine should be closed as some serious rock damage could occur on the open hill and a tree blocks a portion in the woods. Bare spots remain a problem especially along the creek where spruce have sheltered the trails. Even a little snow will go a long way toward improving the trails.

(John King)

All but Pit Run and Alpine Loop were tracked late yesterday. Cool evening temps and no skier traffic afterwards, made for solid tracks with few sparsely covered spots for 3 of us today. The far west flat segment by the airport along with it's parallel segment in the middle, offer the best skiing! We still need more snow to firm up the base and provide full coverage. It was great to see about 12 people out enjoying the trails today, all smiling! Tomorrow we hope to clear a couple of down trees off from Pit Run and Alpine. Both are skiable, a bit uneven, but easy enough to get over and past the downed trees.

(Denny Barry)