Grooming operations
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by Hugh Johnson
1h ago
All lifts will have a delayed opening until 9 am today due to late grooming. Today we plan to have 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We plan to have 59 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 30 trails will be groomed for today, that’s 124 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and loose granular with average base depths of 8 to 34 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 23 degrees with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies early then partly sunny later with a high of 46 degrees at the base and 31 degrees at hig ..read more
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Feel the love
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by Hugh Johnson
15h ago
Tomorrow all lifts will have a delayed opening until 9 am due to grooming operations. Temperatures drop below freezing late tonight, so we have to delay grooming operations to provide the best snow quality. Tomorrow we plan to have 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We have 59 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 30 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Snow Snake, McPherson’s, Curley’s Cutback, Snake Bite, and skier’s right on Upper FIS for a total of 124 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions will be machine groomed and loose ..read more
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Uphill update
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by Hugh Johnson
15h ago
Sterling is closed to uphill travel tonight and tomorrow morning for grooming operations. The post Uphill update appeared first on Hugh's Views ..read more
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Nice soft conditions
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by Hugh Johnson
19h ago
We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We have 59 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 24 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 109 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 8 to 34 inches. I did not freeze on top overnight, so the snow stayed soft. Currently, it is cloudy and 33 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for cloudy skies, patchy fog, and a chance of a shower, wit ..read more
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Mountains of adventure and mountains of fun
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by Hugh Johnson
2d ago
I enjoyed the spring conditions on all 3 mountains today. It was pretty cloudy this morning, but the clouds broke up some this afternoon. I headed for Madonna later in the day to take in the great views. Temperatures will stay above freezing tonight, so we should have more soft conditions tomorrow. We have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 24 trails will be groomed for tomorrow for a total of 109 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groo ..read more
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Uphill reminder
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by Hugh Johnson
2d ago
Uphill travel is open on all 3 mountains at the regular scheduled times. Please no dogs. For your safety and the safety of your pet. Thank you for your cooperation. The post Uphill reminder appeared first on Hugh's Views ..read more
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Top to bottom on all 3 mountains
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by Hugh Johnson
2d ago
Currently, it is cloudy and 37 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of showers, mainly between 11 am and 2 pm, with a high of 47 degrees at the base and 44 degrees at higher elevations. We have 6 lifts operating today, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We have 67 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 24 trails have been groomed for today, including Chilcoot, Log Jam, and Rumrunner for a total of 109 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 8 ..read more
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Sunshine and Spring Snow
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by Rockin' Ron
3d ago
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. The increasing clouds forecast was not quite accurate for the middle of the day. It was blue skies, sun, and spring snow. Met up with friend and fellow Activities staffer Seth “Carv-ison” Crevison to take some runs. Our first trail pick was Shuttle, because it was groomed. We got there via Lower Catwalk. It was a bit of work considering the “grabby” surfaces. The word of the day was “wax”. Anywho, we had fun and a nice lunch on the Black Bear patio. Tomorrow, we should 70+ trails open and the forecast is showers and breezy with highs near 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Wear the a ..read more
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Your Destination
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by Rockin' Ron
3d ago
Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Today’s plan: 6 lifts operating – including Madonna I, and 75 trails open with terrain for all abilities. 34 trails have been groomed including Snow Snake, Thomke’s Express, and skiers’ right on Upper FIS. The forecast is increasing clouds and highs of 45 degrees at the base and top. If I were to tell you your destination… it would be here. Ski U soon. Madonna Mountain straight ahead. The post Your Destination appeared first on Hugh's Views ..read more
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Women’s and Men’s FIS Slalom
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by Hugh Johnson
4d ago
It was amazing to watch these athletes! They started at the top of Snake Bite and finished at the bottom of the Practice Slope. A slalom race is exciting with the quick turns and cross blocks. These racers were pros at doing both! Tomorrow we plan to have top to bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We have 76 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 36 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Drifter, Snow Snake, Smugglers’ Alley, and skier’s right on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable with a ..read more
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