Here is the report on trail grooming done Dec 23, between 9 AM and about 4:30 PM.
In the
morning we track-set D, R, X, and C loops (one levelling pass with a track
tenderizer followed by the track-setter). Over most of these trails the snow
cover seemed to be quite good. There are, as usual, parts of C where the
snow cover is thin and the trail is rough. At the time of grooming the
large fallen trees from snow and wind on Friday and Saturday had been
removed, leaving some smaller debris on the trail at these sites. Overhanging
brush and small trees were no longer a major impediment but
there were still opportunities for volunteers to refine the clean-up.
We then
flattened the snow on the M and S loops as widely as feasible for the snow
depth and set a track on the right hand side. The snow seemed markedly
deeper on the S loop than on most of the M loop. At the time of grooming
there was still quite lot of overhanging brush to be trimmed back,
more on S than on M.
We
also did one double wide pass with track tenderizers on H and B loops.
This was mainly to provide a solid base and traction for future
grooming. The snow was deep enough on these loops that it was hard to keep the
snowmobiles upright at times. Volunteers had been around the H
loop ahead of us and removed major obstructions but there were still many
small trees hanging over the trail from the weight of ice and snow. The H
loop is currently suitable for the more determined skier who
doesn't need a track and can deal with skiing in a less than eight foot packed
width.
No one
had been ahead of us on the B loop. It was heavily obstructed by small trees
overhanging the trails and some larger ones that had fallen. We cleared what
was needed to get the grooming machines through and as of sundown Dec. 23 the B
loop was suitable only for skiers packing brush clearing equipment
and a desire to be helpful.
Cheers,
George
(posted by Cheryl)
