Conditions

The Highlands Snow Globe was back in action yesterday. In the morning it was hardly snow expect for a few flakes at the lights in Duntroon by the time I got to Highlands it was snowing so heavily I could barely see where Iwas driving into the driveway! That continued the whole day! Tim has regroomed everything with the Husky. It will be soft but conditions are in excellent shape. You will likely see some drifting in the open areas and the trails snow covered today. Classic skiing will be the technique of choice.

Everything is open.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

The lake effect snow is doing the work today! Snow overnight and it will continue throughout the day. You will find the trails snow-covered and maybe a little be drifted (although the winds arent suppose to be very high today). If you are looking for that special ski in a snow globe type vibe today we have you covered! Chanse has regroomed everything with the Husky.

Meet Kelly for Get Active Club and go for a ski at 2:30 today. Let’s go for a classic ski!

Everything is open.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

I am not saying that I am always right but it is rare that I am wrong and I think the people who went for a ski yesterday would have said I was 100% right about the skiing yesterday (not to toot my own horn or anything). It was truly an incredible day. Those types of days are 1 in a million and although it wont be as perfect of a ski day today it will still be a great conditions. Chanse has regroomed everything with the Husky. More snow coming today. Looks like it is really getting going around 11. You will find the trails snow covered and a little drifted in the open areas.

• We have hot chocolate! Everyone coming for a ski today just needs to show their trail passes or Season’s Pass to get a free hot chocolate

Meet Rene for Get Active Club and go for a ski at 2:30 today. Let’s go for a classic ski!

For those who knew Larry honour him with a ski today, although maybe wear better layers than a pair of jeans and a hat that doesnt quite cover your ears.

Everything is open.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

Now I know you have come to read the Conditions Page out of pure habit and you are thinking no way am I a freezing my cinnamon buns off out there today but I am here to tell you skiing is going to be AMAZING! Chanse has regroomed everything with the Husky and it is tilling up nice. The extra great thing about today is there is little to no wind predicted. The key with colder days is layers (see suggestions below) and to go out for shorter skis with some breaks in-between.

Here is your Pros & Cons List for today.

Pros:

• You get to tell everyone that you skied at -20 and that you liked it.
• We have hot chocolate! Everyone coming for a ski today just needs to show their trail passes or Season’s Pass to get a free hot chocolate
• After you go for a ski today you don’t have to do anything for the rest of the day BECAUSE you skied at -20

Cons:

• Well gosh I can’t seem to think of any 😆

Ski you later!

Everything is open.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

Welcome to another day our Frosty Winter Wonderland. More snow fell last night and it’s looking like another great day on the trails. The open spots may get a bit drifted and things will likely be snow covered. Check out my advice for your layers below so you don’t miss out on some great skiing this weekend!

Everything is open.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

Fresh snow overnight to add to the base! Tim has regroomed everything the Husky. The trails are in great shape although may be a bit soft with the new snow. Some wind today so finding a trail in the trees will be a better choice. The open trails will likely get a but drifted. Come out and enjoy a great day on snow!

Everything is open.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

It is going to be an amazing day on snow today. It is still on the cooler side but there is little to no wind excepted. Chanse had a sleep in this morning and Tim is grooming everything with the Husky. Conditions will continue to be excellent moving into night skiing.

Everything is open.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

The snow squall did its job! We go snow overnight and it is continuing throughout the day. Chanse has regroomed everything with the Husky. You will find things snow-covered and drifted in the open areas. Today is an excellent candidate for a classic ski.

For the record I went out for a ski yesterday and followed all my advice below (except for I should have wore a slightly warmer bottom base layer) and I was like a toasty little cinnamon bun. Not too hot and not too cold and had the most excellent ski. Remember that first 5 minutes is going to be on the cooler side. Figure out the layers that work best for you and I promise this little deep freeze that we are experiencing wont be too bad!

Everything is open.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

A little dusting of snow to add to the base and Chanse rides around toasty warm in the Husky. Conditions are going to be excellent. This morning might be a bit better as the weather moves in this afternoon. We will see some drifting in the open areas and it will likely get a bit snow-covered throughout the day.

Meet Kelly at 2:30 for Get Active Club! Let’s go for a skate ski.

Everything is open. South 10 is a little thin.

What would I be wearing while on the trails in the cold?

Top, 3 to 4 layers: my warmer base layer, merino baselayer that I use for a mid layer, maybe a light fleece (for me I find a fleece too much for a solo ski, although would have keep it if I was skiing with others) and jacket on top.

Bottom, 2 layers (I never wear more than 2 just change the weight): my warmer base layer, and heavier outer pants. Proper underwear makes a difference too! The no cotton holds true to underwear just as much as your base layer.

Accessories: warm hat (Sauce Chill Toque), regular weight buff, warmest mitts (Auclair Gigatex, again I find these too much for a solo ski but good if I was skiing with someone), and my Lorpen socks. I usually put on some vaseline on my cheeks and lips to help cut the wind and add a layer of protection. It won’t specifically help with frostbite but it helps with wind burn.

Bottom line don’t let the cold scare you off! You may discover you can enjoy being outside even when it is cold.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night

Turns out yesterday was a bit of a sticky ski! We did not see that coming. But I feel like today’s predictions will be more accurate. It will be a bit faster since it is colder today. Chanse has regroomed everything with the Husky. Conditions are in great shape! It is on the winder side today so choosing a trail in the tress will make a big difference. Back Red and Teal’s Tango may get a bit drifted.

Meet Rene at 2:30 for Get Active Club! Let’s go for a classic ski.

Everything is open. South 10 is a little thin.

See our Trail Etiquette outline here. Guidelines to be a top notch cross country skier and good human being.

Regular Hours: Monday to Sunday: 8:30 to 4:30

Cafe Hours: Wednesday to Sunday: 10 to 3

UPCOMING EVENTS

Register for 4 Week Learn to Ski Programs Here

Register for Skills & Drill Sessions Here

Get Active Club – Enjoy skiing or snowshoeing with someone else? Join us for our Get Active Club! Snowshoers meet Monday’s at 1 with Angie (and her sidekick Alan). Skiers meet Kelly Monday’s at 2:30 and Sunday’s with Rene at 2:30.

December 26 to February 17 – Teal’s Tango Draw

January 31 – Sip & Ski Night