More snow improves trail conditions

Posted On December 9, 2022

Filed under West Elk Trails Inc
Tags: cross country skiing, grooming, snowshoeing, trail conditions, trail maintenance, West Elk Trail, West Elk trails

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Friday, December 9

Trail Conditions

Hwy 819
Machine packed with roller

Kay’s Loop
Machine packed with roller
East Cutoff

Machine packed with roller

Twelve to 18 inches of snow fell this week and covered up the rocks and dirt patches.

Today temps were in the low to mid-20s, cloudy and windy in the morning then sunny and light winds in the afternoon. Tim Simonds ran the Ski-Doo with the roller to pack the snow. Then he pulled the new snow drag to smooth and level the snow surface. Tyler Brown shoveled and helped Tim when the Ski-Doo got stuck with the snow drag. Tod Tibbetts and Odin broke trail on East Cutoff and put out stakes.

More snow is in the forecast next week.

Thank you Tim, Tyler, Tod and Odin!

Remember!
Skis or snowshoes only
Sleds ok under control

West Elk Trails Etiquette & Rules

Wherever you see fence line there is barbed wire laying on the ground.
For your safety, please avoid skiing or snowshoeing off the trail near the fence lines.

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