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Hello world!

A new day. East Coast skiing at Rikert.

After our most productive snowmaking run to date this season last night, and preserved snow that survived the storm, we are psyched to have folks up to take in the scene at Rikert today. It’s brisk and there are traces almost all the common types of snow for your gliding pleasure.

Snow that was pinned down in the fields over the past week has become granular and we continue to capture windblown snow that is refreshing natural surfaces. We snuck in tracks where we could — the south side of the Practice fields are quick nice. You will find some fast, and even loud sections out there so be wary and ready for fun.

First loop will look a whole lot different at opening tomorrow and the crews will be firing up Myhre’s driveway tomorrow night.

The stadium had some leveling pushes early this morning and will get some finishing attention early tomorrow as well.

Man and woman sitting in tractor bucket on a wooden bridge in the woods.

Geared and fixed up….

Repair work completed to access some old favorite trails.  The bridge had been out for the last two years, but thanks to some good old Vermont skills and thriftiness the bridge is back.  Well done team!  Here is to skiing Freeman and Snowsnake again this year.img_2025

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Whoop whoop to snowmaking

This season really tested the will power, determination and our snowmaking system. Thanks to the dedication and determination of our snow making crew and to HKD, huge stock piles of snow were made.  One of these stockpiles affectionately called Mesa Blanca, was continuously used to rebuild the trails after temperatures hit in the mid 50F and monsoon like downpours.  Below is a before and after shot of just such a warming – rain event.

Just use the slider and drag it to reveal the before and after.  Most impressive!

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Cross-country ski race finish area with skiers, spectators, and equipment.

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What a race!  Congrats to all the skiers who participated this year.  Special congrats to Team Vermont.

 

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Bob’s Birthday Bash & Random Relays

Sadly this event had to be cancelled do to the extremely warm weather this year.  Well one could say “random as ever”.

Have a wonderful Summer, we look forward to seeing you again in the Fall / Winter.

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