Tis true! New snow in abundance made for great conditions today yet quickly warming temps and sun made for clumping/sticking in spots.
I was applying Maxi Glide by 11:00 on Survey trail. I never realized how much sun hits that trail until I didn't have my sunglasses! Trail is in great condition except for just a few rocks large enough and uncovered well to be visible and a couple pieces of wood left from trees. Easy to avoid or go around.
Trails should be good still tomorrow in the morning but expect to bring a scraper and Maxi-glide as temps will be warmer. I ended on Rocky Point around 2 pm which was soft in shade but sunnier spots were starting to get a wee bit icy.
As mentioned, Ellis Service road was plowed this afternoon and is NOT skiable. There's a thin coating of snow left with bare gravel spots. It has made it a challenge to get onto Rocky Point but is doable.
I got to be on Gravel Pit this morning before anyone else and set a track. Was perfect snow then.
Enjoy!
Terri