Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):dusting
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface:packed powder
Classic Groomed: 25km
Skate Groomed: 25km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days


The full length of the Larry Hall trail will be open today (3.1k).
Maine Day is Sunday, Feb. 5th. Full day ticket prices are only $12.00 for Maine residents.
Ladies Day is Wednesday. Half price on ski pass and a free hearty soup.
We're currently gathering volunteers for our annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet. If your available March 3rd give us a call at 207 864 4309. We also need lots of cookies and bars made for our legendary cookie tables.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):dusting
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface:packed powder
Classic Groomed: 18km
Skate Groomed: 18km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days


All reports are excellent on trail conditions. Geneva Loop, Zapolsky, Tote, Anne's, FIS, Jeff's, and part of Larry Hall Trail are groomed this morning.
Ladies Day is Wednesday. Half price on ski pass and a free hearty soup.
We're currently gathering volunteers for our annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet. If your available March 3rd give us a call at 207 864 4309. We also need lots of cookies and bars made for our legendary cookie tables.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):1 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface:packed powder
Classic Groomed: 18km
Skate Groomed: 18km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, Oquossoc and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rental.

All reports are excellent on trail conditions. The set track is particularly good and fast!
We're currently gathering volunteers for our annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet. If your available March 3rd give us a call at 207 864 4309. We also need lots of cookies and bars made for our legendary cookie tables.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):7 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface:packed powder,powder
Classic Groomed: 16km
Skate Groomed: 16km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, Oquossoc and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rental.

The trails are in excellent shape! With the new snow we hope to open up more terrain!
We're currently gathering volunteers for our annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet. If your available March 3rd give us a call at 207 864 4309. We also need lots of cookies and bars made for our legendary cookie tables.

Friday, January 27, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):6 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface:packed powder,powder
Classic Groomed: 12km
Skate Groomed: 12km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, Oquossoc and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rental.

Its snowing hard here at the Trails Center!! I just shoveled 6 inches off the deck with more to come. We should have up to 12km groomed by this afternoon. We expect up to 25km of groomed trails for Saturday.
We're currently gathering volunteers for our annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet. If your available March 3rd give us a call at 207 864 4309. We also need lots of cookies and bars made for our legendary cookie tables.

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):6 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface:packed powder,powder
Classic Groomed: 12km
Skate Groomed: 12km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, Oquossoc and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rental.

Its snowing hard here at the Trails Center!! I just shoveled 6 inches off the deck with more to come. We should have up to 12km groomed by this afternoon.
We're currently gathering volunteers for our annual Rangeley Lakes Loppet. If your available March 3rd give us a call at 207 864 4309. We also need lots of cookies and bars made for our legendary cookie tables.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):0 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 3 to 8 inches
Surface: frozen granular
Classic Groomed: 18km
Skate Groomed: 24km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rental.

We have a beautiful sunny and calm day with low 20's for a temp. Perfect day for skiing! We have 7km of frozen granular surface. We should be getting plenty of snow tonight and tomorrow.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):dusting
Groomed Base Depth: 3 to 8 inches
Surface: frozen granular
Classic Groomed: 18km
Skate Groomed: 24km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rental.

We have 7km of freshly groomed trails. Geneva Loop, Tote Road, Anne's, and Zapolsky have been tilled to a frozen granular surface. Skiing will be fast! The track is filling with snow as I write this, so will improve with time.
We've brought back Ladies Day!! Every Wednesday ladies will get half price ticket ($6.00) and free hearty soup.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):0 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 3 to 8 inches
Surface: wet granular
Classic Groomed: 18km
Skate Groomed: 24km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rentals.

We did get some rain last night. Temps in the mid thirties. Will be a bit slushy in spots. Groomed trails still in decent shape.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):0 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface: packed powder
Classic Groomed: 18km
Skate Groomed: 24km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rentals.

Come ski or snowshoe for the wildlife. Ruffed grouse seem to be in abundance this season. Moose sightings are not uncommon. They have been bedding down on Jeff's Trail lately.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):0 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface: packed powder
Classic Groomed: 18km
Skate Groomed: 24km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rentals.

The trails are in great shape! Come on out an experience the beauty of the winter woods.

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.):1 to 2 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface: packed powder
Classic Groomed: 18km
Skate Groomed: 24km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rentals.

Friday, January 20, 2012

1 - 20- 2012 3-6" NEW SNOW!!

New Snow (last 24 hrs.): 3-6 inches
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface: packed powder
Classic Groomed: 17km
Skate Groomed: 20km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rentals, and lessons. If you are interested in a lesson please call the Trails Center at 864-4309.

Trails Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.): 4 inch
Groomed Base Depth: 6 to 10 inches
Surface: packed powder
Classic Groomed: 10km
Skate Groomed: 17km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km, only on week days

Upcoming Events: Sunday, January 29. Locals Appreciation Day
All Rangeley, and surrounding plantations(Dallas,Sandy River,Rangeley) residents will get free skiing, rentals, and lesson. If you are interested in a lesson please call the Trails Center at 864 4309.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Trail Condition Report

New Snow (last 24 hrs.): 2 inch
Groomed Base Depth: 4 to 8 inches
Surface: packed powder
Classic Groomed: 10km
Skate Groomed: 17km
Snowshoeing: 45km, 12km single track
Dog Friendly Trail: 4.5km

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Join us for MLK day! We're warming up...

We have 45 Km open, 17K groomed and 28K ungroomed backcountry trails. Snowshoers are welcome on all ungroomed trails. Some groomed trails still have thin cover, but are very skiable. Good reports Saturday and Sunday from skiers that were out on the trails.

Rentals, hot soup and drinks at the yurt, 1/2 day rates start at 12:30PM.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

1-15 Crisp and Sunny!

We have 45 Km open, 17K groomed and 28K ungroomed backcountry trails. Snowshoers are welcome on all ungroomed trails. Some groomed trails still have thin cover, but are very skiable. Good reports Saturday from skiers that were out on the trails.

Rentals, hot soup and drinks at the yurt, 1/2 day rates start at 12:30PM.
We have received over 8" of new snow in the past 48 hours. Over 15K groomed with a skate lane, 12K with classic track. Groomers will be opening more trails over the next few days. Packed powder surfaces, with thin cover on some trails.

Rent skis, snowshoes at the yurt and join us on the trails!

Over 8" of new snow!

We have received over 8" of new snow in the past 48 hours. Over 15K groomed with a skate lane, 12K with classic track. Groomers will be opening more trails over the next few days. Packed powder surfaces.

Rent skis, snowshoes at the yurt and join us on the trails!

Friday, January 13, 2012

Let it SNOW!

We received 5" of new snow over the last 24 hours and are expecting 2-3" more today. Tote is groomed for classic and skate, with a packed powder surface. Geneva Bog and Zapolsky are groomed for skate with some classic track, both with thin cover, but todays snow should help smooth out the rough areas on both trails. Our groomers will be opening up more trails today.

Come join us- hot soup, bagels, snacks and cocoa are served up in the yurt daily!

Thursday, January 12, 2012

ITS SNOWING HARD !!

Its snowing hard outside of the yurt as I write. We're expecting 6 to 10 inches of new snow. We plan on opening more groomed trails tomorrow if we get some accumulation.
Check in later for an updated report.

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Good Skiing

Tote Road trail is hanging in there. There are some thin spots but most of the 3.6km out and back is in good shape.
We are open daily from 9:00 to 4:00. We have hot soup, bagels, healthy snacks, hot and cold drinks in the Yurt.
Have you considered winter hiking? We have a brand new single track trail that goes out to Picnic Point on Saddleback Lake. There are fantastic views of Saddleback mountain and a picnic table at the end of the trail. The loop including the spur trail to Picnic Point takes 1 1/2 hours total.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Opening Tomorrow, Sat. Jan. 7

The Trails Center just got 2 plus inches of new snow! We will have Tote Road trail open (3.6km out and back). There will be reduced pricing on day tickets.
Saturday is Winter Trails Day. We are offering a free day pass, rental, and group lesson to 10 skiers. Group lesson starts at 10:00am. Please call and leave a message or email us if you would like to participate.
Sunday is Maine Day. All Maine residents are offered reduced ticket pricing.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Back to Rock Skiing

I just Skied Tote Road trail and its back up to rock skiing status. We did pack it down with the YTS. It should set up nicely with the cold temps. We got just a little over an inch of snow. Rocks are exposed for the most part. Icy base. I would wait till this afternoon to try skating on Tote.
We may get a couple more inches in the next few days which will improve the skiing greatly.
The Yurt is not open. Please ski with caution. Very little cell coverage. Donations appreciated at kiosk attached to front deck of Yurt.

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Happy New Year

Still waiting for enough snow to groom as we welcome the new year. People have been coming out and trail walking this holiday week. Remember to grab a trail map at the kiosk attached to our deck. Bring your ski poles along. My Nordic walking friends tell me you burn 10% more calories using your ski poles.
I wish you all the best for 2012 and I hope we will all be skiing soon here at the Trails Center.