[NMCCSC] Skied Ellis trail network today on Sandia Crest

[Bet Gendron]

Laura-  the trails Terri reported on are actual trails, as in hiking.  *A
map of these trails can be found on the Sandia Ranger District Forest
Service website*.  NMCCSC uses these trails; they would be considered
Class 2.  The Ellis service road and Switchback Trail out of the Ellis
parking lot would be the most accessible and fun for novice trail skiers.

There is a well-defined groomed trail system, corduroy and track, east of
Ellis and west of 10KNorth trailheads.  Sandia Nordic reports they will be
grooming these loops on Friday.

Depending on your preference, either of these systems will give you a
fantastic experience all weekend!  Grab it while you can!   Bet Gendron


On Thu, Feb 17, 2022, 5:34 PM Laura Vernon via NMCCSCeGroup <
nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:

> Sorry I’m new to New Mexico cross-country skiing. Are these groom trails
> for skate skiing or just cross country. Either one is fine just wanted to
> understand
>
> Thanks
> Laura
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 17, 2022, at 5:06 PM, Terri Elisberg via NMCCSCeGroup <
> nmccscegroup at mailman.swcp.com> wrote:
> >
> > 
> > The snow is spectacular and in abundance. Fluffy, powdery, wonderful!
> >
> > I took the tram but mid afternoon ran into a few people who had driven
> up. They said the road is plowed/sanded, pretty clear.
> >
> > There were very few people on the trails when I got up there at 10:30. I
> saw no one until 2:30. I had to break trail on Gravel Pit and Upper
> Switchback. The other trails looked like 1 person had been on them, barely
> broken.
> >
> > Tomorrow should be the best when the trails will be more packed down and
> you'll have the glide of your life! Saturday good too if you get up there
> before it warms up too much.
> >
> > Enjoy!
> > Terri
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