Nordic Pulse

Mar 5th: Wednesday night's grooming was under partly cloudy skies with less than a trace of new snow accumulated during the grooming shift. High winds accompanied the 5-10 cm's of snow that fell on the weekend, so there will be drifting in areas. 

With abundant snow in December, and a recent refresh, there is a decent snow base in PLPP, especially at higher elevations, however the base was starting to thin at low elevations before last weeks snowfall. With warm daytime temperatures, the freeze thaw cycle has generally returned, with icy conditions existing in the morning, especially in areas that directly face the strong afternoon sun, and then softening when temperatures rise.
The ski trails in PLPP were not designed for, nor do they accommodate skate skiing, as there is not room to skate ski without ruining the classic tracks, which are machine set once a week on each trail. For skate skiing, choose one of the many areas in the region that are suited for the activity, such as Mt Shark or the CNC.

Click on the computer icon above to access the Alberta Parks report and information on individual trail.