Friday December 14, 2012 Report - The 5th full report for the 2012 / 2013 year.
Updated with short reports through April 18th 2013
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CONTENTS for the "Extra Web Data" not in the email. This upper
section will be used for minor updates until the next report is prepared. New
items are preceded with an *
Minor
Updates: (The main report at http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt.htm
is sent to the email list. Sometimes minor updates are added here.).
Thu 04/18/2013 05:15
PM
XC Skiers and Hikers,
This will be my last "Ski Report". Mostly I want
to make sure you are aware of the upcoming volunteer projects, especially the Discovery
Hill trail work and cleanup, Saturday, April 20. Meet at the Discovery Hill
trailhead at 9 a.m. We'll work until noon and then enjoy an outdoor BBQ. Bring
work gloves and wear hiking shoes and comfortable work clothes - Trail work
tools will be provided. An optional community bike ride along the Disco trails
follows at 1 p.m. For more information about this and other "Earth
Day" projects CLICK
HERE or Click
Here and Click
Here. Although designed in mind for mountain bike riders, the trails provide
excellent hiking and nature viewing opportunities. For some information about
hiking and flower gazing go to my Discovery Hill Plant Hikes and Maps Page at: http://tinyurl.com/DiscoHillPlants
We have suggestions for shorter flower walking hikes with links to some of our
trips last spring.
This year we've
seen: Yellow Bells, Buttercups, Cushion Phlox, Spring or Desert Parsley, Yellow
Alysimum and lots of Bitterroot Leaves. The Cushion Ball Cactus should be
blooming soon. It will be a white bloom. There is a real pretty magenta ball
cactus that we’ve seen at the head of Kriley Gulch (we go in from
Note: I have Windows
XP which only allows me to use Windows Internet Explorer 8. I've found that a
few of the DISCO hill maps don't display properly. However I found that Fire
Fox and Google Chrome seem to work ok.
Skiing: The snow has melted
quite a bit above Cougar Point. There's virtually no snow until you get up to
the Lower Aspen Loop. Last Sunday, we skied the William's Creek Trail from the
"Big Meadow" down to the
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/s/ Cliff
Last Week's Report: Fri 04/12/2013 04:35 PM
XC Skiers,
If you don't want to read anything about snow, scroll down
to bottom for some hiking links.
Ski Trips:
It looks like we
are returning to winter for a few days. Tim
J. and I are planning to meet at the Shoup Bridge CG this Sunday, April 14 at
10:30 AM for a ski trip up William's Cr. somewhere. On our last trip the
snow had settled and the skiing was great. It will probably be snowing but we
are hoping for some last of the season powder.
If you are done with winter you might still be interested
in some snow statistics. I have a spreadsheet that can be updated to the latest
snow water content, depth, density, and percent of average water content. Most
of our nearby Snotel sites are showing about 80% of average. Click here
for a spreadsheet that shows yesterday's data. If you have MS Excel you should be
able to follow the directions to update it to today's values. If the
spreadsheet doesn't work, Click here
for the ".HTML" version. (It can't be updated).
Although lower elevation snow depths drop off much sooner
- at the higher elevations where our irrigation water comes from, say near
William's Cr. Summit, depths don't start dropping until mid March to Mid April.
Normally snow moisture content drops off somewhat later usually about mid
April. Click here
and scroll down for some graphs that show current year and average snow water
and current year depths for Lemhi Ridge which is usually similar to William's
Creek Summit. Snow depths at Lemhi Ridge (and William's Cr Summit) often reach
40". Note that this year it will probably not exceed 33". The Saddle
Mountain Snotel is not at
Click
Here for the Wms Cr Trail Map. (Only the Lower Shoshone Trail is shown
however, not the steep Upper Shoshone or the Mukluk Trails.). The Horselog
trails are not on the official trail system so they are also not on the map.
Click
here for an updated NRCS 10 day report for "Saddle Mtn" Snotel or
Click
here for a 48 hour NOAA version that estimates snowfall. Note that the 10
day NRCS reports show midnight PST (2am MDT) readings with the latest at the
bottom. The NOAA reports show hourly (Mountain Time) readings with the latest
reading at the top. Snow depth will be almost the same at Chief Joseph.
Click
here for the
Click
here for an NRCS 10 day report for Morgan Cr Summit Snotel or Click
here for a 48 hour NOAA version that estimates snowfall. Note that the 10
day NRCS reports show midnight PST (2am MDT) readings with the latest at the
bottom. The NOAA reports show hourly (Mountain Time) readings with the latest
reading at the top. These readings will be similar to William's Cr. Summit.
Click
here for the William's Cr. Summit weather forecast.
Click
Here to go to the section of my web page that gives links to snow and
weather info sources. Navigate around and find added info about the trails.
General News:
If you are interested in hiking or flower gazing and of
course biking, the Discovery Hill area is a great place to go. Check out the
sign at the main parking lot. It said there will be a work day and picnic on
April 20. Marlene and I try and make a 2-3 mile hike a couple of times each
week now to see the flowers and get exercise. Click here
for my page with lots of links to maps, trail information and flower info. If
you only want one map click here.
There are still lots of yellow bells, buttercups, and cushion Phlox and as it
warms up we'll start to see ball cactus and bitterroots (the bitterroot leaves
are now numerous so it may be a great display in a few weeks. I just found a
link at Lemhi web re the Disco Hill work day and several other volunteer
projects click
here for details.
If the above links don't display properly go to http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt.htm
and find the on-line copy of this message.
/s/ Cliff
The
Original Report Starts here -- Any information above has been added since the
Email
Fri 03/08/2013 04:25 PM
XC Skiers,
Ski Trips:
Don't forget to set your clock ahead. Meet at the
Snow conditions are a little hard to predict because we've
had some warm weather. Please note that the Meadow Spur and Wapiti Loop get
moderate ski traffic and are generally good to excellent for all but first day
skiers. Those tele skiers that want to "meadow skip" may find crust
in the open meadows however. With the more settled snow it's easier to explore
new areas than previously.
Click
here for an updated NRCS 10 day report for "Saddle Mtn" Snotel or
Click
here for a 48 hour NOAA version that estimates snowfall. Note that the 10
day NRCS reports snow midnight PST (2am MDT) readings with the latest at the
bottom. The NOAA reports show hourly (Mountain Time) readings with the latest
reading at the top. Snow depth will be almost the same at Chief Joseph.
Click
here for the
Click
here for an NRCS 10 day report for Morgan Cr Summit Snotel or Click
here for a 48 hour NOAA version that estimates snowfall. Note that the 10
day NRCS reports snow midnight PST (2am MDT) readings with the latest at the
bottom. The NOAA reports show hourly (Mountain Time) readings with the latest
reading at the top. These readings will be similar to William's Cr. Summit.
Click
here for the William's Cr. Summit weather forecast.
Click
Here to go to the section of my web page that gives links to snow and
weather info sources. Note that some of the NRCS reports have changed so I'll
need to make some minor edits. Navigate around and find added info about the
trails. One of the links is to the Bitterroot XC Ski Club's home page which
shows the winners of their annual fundraising raffle. CLICK
HERE to see a list of the Raffle winners.
General XC Ski News:
Click
here for a Missoulian article re our ungroomed trails near
If the above links don't display properly go to http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt.htm
and find the on-line copy of this message.
/s/ Cliff
Tue 03/04/2013 05:10 PM
XC Skiers,
Ski Trips:
* Meet at the
* Snow conditions are a little hard to predict because
we've had some warm weather. Yesterday at Lost Trail the snow was fairly
powdery but there was a rain or sun crust down a couple of inches. We skied the
"Old 93 Road" down to the
Click
here for an updated 10 day report for "Saddle Mtn" Snotel. Click
here for the
Click
here for the 10 day report for Morgan Cr Summit Snotel. Click
here for the William's Cr. Summit weather forecast.
Click
Here to go to the section of my web page that gives links to snow and
weather info sources. Navigate around and find added info about the trails. One
of the links is to the Bitterroot XC Ski Club's home page which includes
information about their annual fundraising raffle.
Note: The following sentence should have been deleted. The
Raffle is over. Sadly all the winners were 406 numbers no 208 winners. {PLEASE
GO TO THE ODD FELLOWS BAKERY and buy one or more of the 5 dollar Bitterroot XC
Ski Club Raffle Tickets. Check out the flier which lists six possible prizes or click here for the
on-line version.} CLICK
HERE to see a list of the Raffle winners.
If the above links don't display properly go to http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt.htm
and find the on-line copy of this message.
/s/ Cliff
Fri 02/08/2013 12:50 PM
XC Skiers, (* = New
info)
Ski Trips:
* Meet at the
* Snow conditions are a little hard to predict because
it's been over a week since we've had significant snow.
Click
here for an updated 10 day report for "Saddle Mtn" Snotel. Click
here for the
Click
here for the 10 day report for Morgan Cr Summit Snotel. Click
here for the William's Cr. Summit weather forecast.
Click
Here to go to the section of my web page that gives links to snow and
weather info sources. Navigate around and find added info about the trails. One
of the links is to the Bitterroot XC Ski Club's home page which includes
information about their annual fundraising raffle.
PLEASE GO TO THE ODD
FELLOWS BAKERY and buy one or more of the 5 dollar Bitterroot XC Ski Club
Raffle Tickets.
Check out the flier which lists six possible prizes or click here for the
on-line version.
Upcoming Events:
*Click here for
info on Skijoring races at Old Cutter's subdivision in Hailey on Saturday, Feb.
9, and Sunday, Feb. 10, with races starting at noon both days.
The
March 2 & 3, 2013 - Sawtooth Ski Club (
Here's a neat article about the Chief Joseph and Lake Como
Trails and their cooperative efforts to provide both track and skate ski
opportunities. Click
here for more information.
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and find the on-line copy of this message.
/s/ Cliff
Fri 02/01/2013 04:50 PM
XC Skiers, (* = New
info)
Ski Trips:
* Meet at the Stagecoach Inn tomorrow
Saturday February 02 at 10:00 AM for a trip to Chief Joseph. I expect that
we will ski out the
* Snow conditions are a little hard to predict because
it's warmed up somewhat. Yesterday snow was excellent at Lost Trail and quite
good at the William's Creek Summit area. Today temperatures are just below
freezing at Lost Trail but above freezing at Morgan Cr. Summit.
* Today (Friday) at Morgan Cr. Summit it was 32 at 10 AM,
36.7 at 2 pm and 34.2 at 3 PM. Conditions should be similar at William's Cr.
Summit. This is probably warm enough to develop a sun crust on exposed slopes
but probably not warm enough to bother the shaded gentle tracks. The William's
Cr. Summit weather forecast is for a high of 36 for both Saturday and Sunday
with 44% Cloudy mid-day Saturday and 49 % for Sunday.
* Today at
We might plan a spur of the moment trip for Sunday morning
getting back before the Super Bowl.
Click
here for an updated 10 day report for "Saddle Mtn" Snotel. Click
here for the
* Click
here for the 10 day report for Morgan Cr Summit Snotel. Click
here for the William's Cr. Summit weather forecast.
Click
Here to go to the section of my web page that gives links to snow and
weather info sources. Navigate around and find added info about the trails. One
of the links is to the Bitterroot XC Ski Club's home page which includes
information about their annual fundraising raffle.
PLEASE GO TO THE ODD
FELLOWS BAKERY and buy one or more of the 5 dollar Bitterroot XC Ski Club
Raffle Tickets.
Check out the flier which lists six possible prizes or click here for the
on-line version.
Upcoming Events:
The Big Hole
Valley will once again host skijoring during Winterfest on Saturday, Feb. 23,
and Sunday, Feb. 24. The races will be on one of the Wisdom City Streets. Click here for
more information.
The fourth annual Sun Valley Nordic Festival, from
Saturday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 3 will feature new events such as the
American Cross Country Skiers Masters National Championships and a daredevil
mountain bike race on snow. Click
here for more info.
March 2 & 3, 2013 - Sawtooth Ski Club (
* Here's a neat article about the Chief Joseph and Lake
Como Trails and their cooperative efforts to provide both track and skate ski
opportunities. Click
here for more information.
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and find the on-line copy of this message.
/s/ Cliff
Fri 01/25/2013 03:18 PM
XC Skiers,
Ski Trips:
(Note I changed my mind and will ski on Sunday it looks like we might get new
snow Saturday night.)
Meet at the
I think the inversion has broken. Today the temperature at
Morgan Cr Summit is about the same as our backdoor. The forecast up there is
for about 4" of snow Saturday and 2" during the day on Sunday. Sunday
will be slightly colder at 23 degrees but with less wind. CLICK
HERE for a more current William's Cr Summit Forecast
Also: Here's a brief ski
report. Morgan Cr. Summit Snotel is the best indicator of William's Cr
Summit snow conditions. Snow depth has settled from 30" down to 26"
in the last 10 days with almost no new snow. Click
here for an update.
Lost Trail has had similar conditions based on the Saddle
Mountain Snotel (Located beside the
PLEASE GO TO THE ODD
FELLOWS BAKERY and buy one or more of the 5 dollar Bitterroot XC Ski Club
Raffle Tickets. Check
out the flier which lists six possible prizes or click here for the
on-line version.
Upcoming Events:
The
The fourth annual Sun Valley Nordic Festival, from
Saturday, Jan. 26, through Sunday, Feb. 3 will feature new events such as the
American Cross Country Skiers Masters National Championships and a daredevil
mountain bike race on snow. Click
here for more info.
March 2 & 3, 2013—Sawtooth Ski Club (
Last weekend we saw the start of a dogsled race at the
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/s/ Cliff
01/17/2013 21:30
XC Skiers,
Ski Trips:
Meet at the Stagecoach
Alternatively you can take part in the Bitterroot XC Ski
Club lessons. Meet at noon at the CJ parking lot. This is a good opportunity
for those just starting or for those that want to brush up on their flat track
skills. (Lessons will be classic skiing only – not skate skiing). You don't
have to car pool with us to take the lessons. (See more info below.)
Don't let the cold weather turn you off. It may be
slightly cold but it's been 10-20 degrees warmer at Lost Trail and also at
Morgan Cr
Also: Here's a brief ski report. I think the Morgan Cr.
Summit Snotel is the best indicator of William's Cr Summit snow conditions.
Since last Saturday there's been 33-30 inches of snow (the snow has settled)
which is probably about what one will found above the Meadow TH and at William's
Cr Summit. Below the Meadow TH the snow depth drops off. There's only 10"
at Cougar Point with a poor base. I think most trails will be ok except that I
don't recommend skiing all the way down to Cougar Point.
There's plenty of snow at the top of the Lost Trail Ski
Area. The Saddle Mountain Snotel is beside the
Click
Here for the Wms Cr Trail Map. If the above links don't display properly go
to http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt.htm
and find the on-line copy of this message.
/s/ Cliff
"On Saturday, January 19, we (Bitterroot XC Ski Club)
will be offering our annual "FREE SKI LESSONS" for anyone who is
interested in attending. We especially welcome first-time skiers and those who
simply want to improve their basic skills. Lessons will begin at 12:00 noon
from the trailhead parking lot.
We hope you'll join us to learn new skills or improve those you already have!"
End 01/17/2013 21:46 Report.
Monday 12/17/2012
Update:
XC Skiers,
If you have size 8.5 - 9 ski boots could you lend them;
and if possible matching skis? Also if you want skis tuned contact Tawna
Skinner at 756-4658. (test)
Also: Here's a brief ski report. I think the Morgan Cr.
Summit Snotel is the best indicator of William's Cr Summit snow conditions.
Yesterday it had 20" of snow at the same time that I measured 19" at
the Meadow TH. Today we got about 5" in our yard, and Morgan Cr now shows
25". My old standby Lemhi Ridge doesn't seem to be as reliable this year.
Yesterday Snow was excellent on the Buckhorn Trail and on
the William's Cr. Trail down from the big Meadow. However the upper William's
Cr. Trail down to the Buckhorn Trail (at the Big Meadow) had at least one
two-way snowmobile track. Fortunately they didn't go below the big meadow where
we ate lunch. After skiing the meadow and down some great snow we skied out on
the Upper Aspen Loop. We then crossed the road and walked up 200' or so to the
Meadow Trail access point. Someone had driven a truck down about 1/4 mile but
it was easy enough to ski beside the mess. The snow was then excellent down to
the "William's Cr Road Cutoff", but the last section of the cutoff
also had truck tracks thus spoiling a 1/4 mile (usually fun) downhill. We hit
the road about 300' above the
/s/ Cliff
The
Original Report Starts here -- Any information above has been added since the
Email
Friday December 14, 2012, 17:55 PM - (5th report for the
2012-2013 year)
Cross Country Skiers:
Note:
Blue or red underlined text is a web link. When clicking on the following links
or any link it's sometimes necessary to do it twice by hitting the refresh button
or F5:
If the links in this email don't display properly go to the web version.
The current version of my ski report will always be found at: http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt.htm
The 1st report for this year available at http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt1301.htm
The 2nd report has the same address except it ends in 1302.htm and subsequent
reports will be 1303.htm, 1304.htm etc. The last report was 1304. (Just click
on the above link and change the 1301.htm to 1304.htm etc.
Additional local XC Ski info is available at my main
Salmon XC Ski Page at: http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/cksalxcski.htm
Planned Trips:
1a. Tomorrow Saturday December 15 there will be a ski race
at Chief Joseph. "This Saturday at noon, 10k and 20k classic-style races
will begin from the Reese Cabin (entry fee $20). The trails will not be closed
to other skiers during the races, so don't stay away simply because some people
will be skiing rather quickly for part of the day". If you plan to race
I'd advise you to get to the Cabin somewhat before noon. See links below for
more information.
1. This Sunday, Dec
16 at 10:15 AM meet at the
2. I will probably plan a mid-week trip either Tuesday,
Wednesday or Thursday if it doesn't look too snowy. Let me know if you have a
choice. I'll probably go up William's Creek.
Weather Road & Snow Conditions:
CHIEF JO:
Click here or click
here for more or updated information (these will probably be updated
tonight). (At the
2nd link scroll down and find my previous CJ report with lots of links to
current information). Basically they are grooming the trails today, but there
may be new snow by tomorrow. Currently only an inch of new snow is predicted
tonight. It's snowing hard now in Salmon but it doesn't look like it's snowing
at all at Lost Trail Pass. Other previous reports were: "Friday (14Dec12):
An extra large group of groomers are working the trails today. All the trails
will be leveled and tracks set for the first time this season. Skiing
conditions should be perfect all weekend" and: "Wednesday 12Dec12:
The groomers worked the trails again today. 30+ fallen trees were removed from
the upper trails. However, this time the crew managed to roll all the upper
trails and make the first pass of the season down Banshee and up
On 09Dec12 a group of us skied out (south of the CJ
parking lot and south of Hwy 43) on the Anderson Mountain Road a few miles to
the Big Meadow. After lunch we skied back to the Ander-Rich Trail. Most of the
group skied up the recently marked "South Extension" of the Ander-Rich
Trail to the Richardson Cr. Trail. Part of the group skied down the Richardson
Cr. Trail and part of the group skied back to CJ on the main Ander-Rich Trail.
The snow was very good. Click here
for a map that shows these trails.
Click
Here to go to my "General Web Links Re. Local XC Skiing" which includes links to weather
& trail information. Note especially that the Bitterroot XC Ski Club has
extensively revised their web site and (at least now) has current trail
information. They have also updated their on-line
map so that the new "multi use" trails are shown. There is also a
similar trail report at the Missoula Nordic site.
Last Saturday December 8th the Saddle Mountain Snotel
depth was about 40" with snow water of 8.5" and at 0100 this morning 14Dec12 the depth was only
39"; however there's been quite a bit of new snow since last Saturday
as evidenced by the increase to 9.4" of water content. I've been
estimating that Chief Jo's snow depth is about 6" less, or about 33".
Almost all of the Snotel sites in the
William's Creek: (See Snotel Info in previous paragraph.)
On Tuesday,
December 11, Gene, Tim, Lou, Dave and I skied up the Buckhorn Trail and down
the William's Creek Trail to, and out on, the Lower Aspen Loop. The snow was
plenty deep on the Buckhorn Trail to the Big Meadow and good all the way down
to the Upper Aspen Loop. Below the Upper Aspen Loop more snow depth was needed.
We hit a couple of rocks and sticks. Sunday we'll monitor what our ski tracks
look like and if completely filled in we might ski below the Upper Aspen Loop -
if not that will be the upper limit.
There is plenty of snow on the Upper Meadow Trail and
Wapiti Loop. I can't say for sure but the Meadow Trail MAY be skiable down the
William's Cr. Road Cutoff Trail to the Lower Aspen Loop Trailhead.
There's not enough snow to ski down to Cougar Point and
the Lower William's Cr. Trail from the Big Fir TH only has 1 - 5" of snow
and not recommended (although we did flat track out and back and only hit a few
rocks).
Use my link below to get more current snow and weather
information.
Click
Here to go to my "General Web
Links Re. Local XC Skiing" which includes links to weather & trail
information.
OTHER NEWS: (Duplicate of Last Weeks report from here down.)
1. Previously I discovered that
the new multi use trails are shown on the new "2012-2013 Chief Joseph Pass
& nearby Cross-Country Ski Trails Map". Maps are available at the
trailhead, and from many businesses in the Bitterroot and in Salmon. Be sure and pick one up. One side
also has most of the "ungroomed" trails that we often ski.
Click Here
for my partial copy of the above map or better yet click on the Club's on-line
map. The following is a brief description of the trails. Much of the
"multi use trail" is on the Gibbon's
Those wanting to skate ski can now
ski on the Broadway Trail. As stated above, Broadway is one access route to the
multi use trails, although dogs are not permitted on Broadway. (Note that with the amount of snow
that came today and predicted this weekend you may need to wait for more
grooming.)
Click
Here and click
here for more information about these trails.
2. I encourage you to join the Bitterroot Cross Country
Ski Club. Their year starts on Nov. 1st and dues are $15 for an individual.
I've been doing this for several years to help support the club and their
excellent work. Click
here for the membership application or renewal form.
Sources of Ski Equipment:
1. The REI in Missoula has various ski waxing & other classes.
2. The. Montana Trail Head Store often has used equipment.
4. Valley Bicycles
& Ski at
5. Fred's Ski Shop north of town at
6. Tawna Skinner services cross country skis and equipment. She will also give cross country and telemark ski instruction. Click here for details.
7. Low Binik makes outdoor clothing - 756-3699.
As stated above, this report is also on the web at: http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt.htm
/s/ Cliff
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TABLE
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here.)
1. PLANNED TRIPS: (See above)
2. PREVIOUS TRIPS:
3. Ski Trail Condition Reports: WILLIAM'S CR. TRAILS: ,
CHIEF JOSEPH - ANDERSON MT. ROAD
AREA:
4. MISC.:
5. AVALANCHE:
6. OTHER WEB LINKS:
INTRODUCTION: To better understand planned trips
and previous trip reports, I encourage you to get three maps. Go to the A. INTRODUCTION
Section of my Salmon
The current ski report will always be, posted on http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/xcskirpt.htm.
If you want me to make changes on the email list, call me at 208-756-2085 or email me. You can get my email from the messages that I send to you or call me. Currently we have about have about 80 on the list.
PLANNED
TRIPS:
See above.
PREVIOUS
TRIPS:
For a short description of previous years ski trips go to the report for the 2011 -
2012 season Scroll down,
or click on the links for the latest and subsequent months for the season. NOTE
also that there are links to the reports for trips from 2004 - 2009.
SKI REPORT:
CHIEF
JOSEPH -
Click Here for the Missoula Nordic Grooming
Info page. Scroll down for my latest
Lost Trail Ski Area
OTHER
WEB LINKS:
Links not yet in "CLIFF'S SALMON
Here's a link to a site that describes the TEN ESSENTIALS to carry on
the trail. He's added a few additional items:
http://www.isu.edu/outdoor/ten.htm
* Possible Ski Related News:
The Outdoors Sections
of the Missoulian and the
CLICK
HERE for the Outdoors Section of the Missoulian On-Line. Check out the
latest Outdoors News Briefs.
* CLICK
HERE for the Outdoors Section of the
Here's an examples of some of
their reporting. One is about the Lost
Trail Ski Area and some previous changes.
* Here's the NEW WEST SNOWBLOG
which may have local skiing info from time to time.
** Click here for
wintertime articles by a local reporter.
CLICK HERE for the Outdoors
Section of the
** Check out the Idaho Summit's Idaho Outdoors Message Forum for some good trip reports.
** Another good site is the Telemark Tips Site and their Telemark Tips Discussion Forum.
Here's an interesting link to some history of ski (mountaineering) equipment:
http://www.alpenglow.org/ski-history/notes/ms/rei-catalogs.html
Here's Lou Binik's
"Foxwear" web site:
http://www.foxwear.net/. Be sure to copy
or type this correctly. "foxware.net", "foxware.com" and
"foxwear.com" are all different sites.
Tawna Skinner services cross country
skis and equipment.
She will also give cross country and telemark ski instruction.
Details are at: http://home.custertel.net/~ckeene41/TawnaXCski.htm
Pray for snow,
Cliff Keene, Salmon,
Initial Word Count 4,542 See email
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Revised Count: 4,484 after minor edit on 03/24/07 added Email
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Previous Full Update: 02/15/2007 14:20 PM
Latest Full Update:
02/22/2007 21:25 PM
Minor Edit (see **): N/A
