There wasn't a huge base of snow to cross-country ski on for Saturday, but the conditions were darn good. Blue skies and warm sunshine made it all the better!
We ventured out to Nordic ski in the Mad River Valley of Vermont. We arrived to find much of the trail network open at Ole's Cross-Country in Waitsfield, Vt.
The temperatures have been nice and cold lately so the snow has not been melting. (Can I get an "amen"?!)
We enjoyed a sunny ski loop that brought us across meadows with mountain views, and past horses and some active logging. The only bad trail was Trail #5, which cuts through the woods. It was barely passable on skis. But that's what happens under tall evergreen trees. The branches catch the snow instead of letting it fall on the trail!
We seem to be in a cycle of light snow dustings. The mountains may get a few inches this week. Sounds good to us!
Follow this link for direct links to snow conditions at Vermont ski areas and ski centers.
