So hard to say “So long …”
March 30, 2024
Filed under West Elk Trails Inc
Tags: trail conditions, volunteers, West Elk trails
Saturday, March 30: Stakes, trail markers and equipment were pulled from the trails wrapping up another epic season on the West Elk trails.
Even though grooming operations have ended for the season, there’s still plenty of snow up on West Elk. The trails are always open!
BIG THANKS for all the help today!
Ron Reed and Deidre
Art Dahl
Rob Dolan
Bruce Kime
Todd Kupka
Doug and Amanda Furlong
Shannon Poland
Tod and Odin
Thank you West Elk groom crew for a spectacular season!
Shannon Poland
Doug Furlong
Todd Kupka
Tod and Odin
Tim Simonds and Tyler Brown for their help with hauling equipment and opening trails in December
West Elk trail users are truly special!
You share the trails. Your kids are outstanding. Your dogs are exceptional. You pack your trash. Your generous contributions are the foundation of the West Elk trails grooming program. Your donations are key to obtaining grants.
Donations accepted year round!
Or mail checks to:
West Elk Trails Inc, PO Box 129, Silt CO 81652
West Elk Trails is thankful for the generous support from our local communities and businesses!
Garfield County
Alpine Bank
City of Rifle
Town of New Castle
Town of Silt
City of Glenwood Springs
Holy Cross Roundup Foundation
Defiance Cyclery
Colorado Drifters Coffee and Fly Shop
New Castle Dental
It takes a monumental group effort to support and fund these amazing West Elk trails. Thank you West Elk Trails Inc Board Members for your constant and unwavering support!
Art Dahl
Rob Dolan
Mary & Marty Gervais
Bruce Kime
Todd Kupka
Tim Simonds
Kelsey & Lucas TenHarmsel
Peggy & Tod Tibbetts
See you next season!
Until then …
Out like a lion …
March 29, 2024
Filed under West Elk Trails Inc
Tags: cross country skiing, ginzugroomer, grooming, snowshoeing, trail conditions, trail maintenance, volunteers, West Elk trails
Friday, March 29: 12 inches new snow. Blizzard conditions. Temps in the high 20s.
Today’s groom crew: Doug, Shannon, Tod and Odin. Doug and Shannon machine packed the new snow on all trails. Doug pulled the roller around to pack the snow. Shannon ran the ginzugroomer on all trails. Tod and Odin pulled stakes on James’s Loop.
Snow continued through the day and is expected to continue off and on through Sunday, with blizzard conditions possible at times.
Today was final grooming operations
March 30: Stakes, signs and equipment pulled from trail
Trail Conditions
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Hwy 819
Fresh snow on groomed -
Kay’s Loop
Fresh snow on groomed -
East Cutoff
Fresh snow on groomed -
Eric’s Loop
Fresh snow on groomed -
Zeus’s Cutoff
Fresh snow on groomed -
James’s Loop
Stakes and markers pulled
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DONATE
to West Elk Trails grooming program today!
Suggested voluntary contributions are only $40 per individual and $75 per family (includes couples).
West Elk Trails Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Donations are tax deductible!
Donate today with PayPal
Or mail checks to:
West Elk Trails Inc, PO Box 129, Silt CO 81652
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March bluster
March 25, 2024
Filed under West Elk Trails Inc
Tags: cross country skiing, donations, ginzugroomer, grooming, snowshoeing, trail conditions, trail maintenance, volunteers, West Elk trails
Monday, March 25: 4 inches new snow. Temps in the teens early and warming up to low 30s. Cloudy with light snow and blustery.
Today’s groom crew: Todd Kupka and Doug Furlong. Doug pulled the roller around to pack the new snow. Todd pulled the ginzugroomer around all trails and set track.
Variable weather and snow conditions. Trails are hard packed and bumpy in the morning and soften up as temps rise midday.
The hills are fast. Skiers, feel free to remove skis and walk up or down the hills for safety’s sake. Just keep to one side. The groom crew doesn’t want anyone getting injured.
March 29: Final grooming operations
March 30: Stakes, signs and equipment pulled from trail
Trail Conditions
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Hwy 819
Groomed, track set -
Kay’s Loop
Groomed, track set -
East Cutoff
Groomed -
Eric’s Loop
Groomed -
Zeus’s Cutoff
Groomed -
James’s Loop
Not tracked
West Elk trails are
NOT GROOMED HIKING TRAILS!
Skis or snowshoes only
West Elk Trails Etiquette & Rules
Click here to download and print West Elk Trails map
DONATE
to West Elk Trails grooming program today!
Suggested voluntary contributions are only $40 per individual and $75 per family (includes couples).
West Elk Trails Inc is a 501(c)(3) non-profit.
Donations are tax deductible!
Donate today with PayPal
Or mail checks to:
West Elk Trails Inc, PO Box 129, Silt CO 81652
Looking for stickers?
Click here to order clear stickers
Click here to order paw print stickers
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