SNOW REPORT November 20, 2010

After a week of endless snow and below freezing temperatures, South Star is blanketed with a thick cushion of dry fluffy snow. Our trail crew, Al Freeze and Dave Basaraba have been out packing the base - be forewarned - that base is thin in places with classic early season hazards. We had our moments this morning going up the K9 trail where a stump or rock would show through and scrape the ski. In spite of these occasional rough spots, the snow was fabulous and it is a winter wonderland out there. We came across Al on the Yamaha snowmobile, attaching the groomer so he could set some track up Easy Street - that should be all set for skating and classic skiing, right to the top, by this evening. He will try and roll all the rest of the trails if he has time and since Rocke Robertson turned up to lend a hand, let's hope it works out that way! Don't forget though, the base is minimal, so keep your eyes open and ski safe.