We tested the snow cover by setting a classic track on D, R, X and "Little M" and K. We left the tenderizer behind with a broken shear pin four times, so the test says the snow is still too thin to groom. We need at least fifteen cm of additional snow before we go out again.
If you are interested in the technicalities of grooming, read the grooming policy newly posted on the DRXC website.
Conditions:
D, R, X and "Little M" have a new track which will degrade a lot today. There are nasty things hidden just under the surface on both loops and extensive icy spots on R. The icy spots will become wet in milder weather.
X is just too rough to relax on and the wooden ends of both bridges are exposed and hazardous. The creek ice has recently collapsed as the water level dropped and you should count on slush and thin ice -- don't misjudge your bridge approach!!
M has a well-trodden but not icy skating surface from Dec. 28 and a skier-set classic track.
C is reportedly very sketchy, read thin, ungroomed and pretty unpleasant. S, H and B must be similar but rougher.
The rough downhills on S, H and B should be considered extremely hazardous by all skiers. This means likelyhood of severe sprains, dislocations, broken bones, concussion, ....
