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Wednesday, December 31, 2008
GMNC Ward Lake Trails Grooming report
GMNC Skyway County Line Grooming report
Sleds at Skyway and County Line Trailheads
New Year's Race Weather
All Hail the Trailmakers!
Read it here: All Hail the Trailmakers
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Ward Lake
This Week at GMNC
Grooming Report, 12/30/08
Monday, December 29, 2008
The Amazing Mountain-Top Inversion and Golf Courses
Grooming report
Canty will be grooming county line & other heavily used areas which need touch up. If time allows the no snowmobiles signs will be placed.
Fournier groomed Ward with the grader & set track Sunday. There was 54" at Ward Lake CG & 36" at Ward creek Reservoir. A Reminder: Snowshoers, Please do not walk in the set ski track.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
12/28/08
12/28/08
Hi gang, skiing was unbelievable again today. How many of these do we get and it still remains legal!!! Here's a shot of our Senior Groomer Kenton refueling and ready to go.
...and here's a shot of the most stylish do on the Mesa today - Coco was in full flight gear and brought a two human friends with him to enjoy the snow.
Ciao, Dave Knutson
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Grooming
Al used roller on Ward Trail this afternoon and encountered many drifts and about 1 foot of new snow (about 54" total ) at the Campground. And about 36" at Ward Creek Reservoir. He plans to use grader tomorrow to take the tops off the drifts and set track.
Froze Our Buns Off!
It was cold, cold!
County Line Loop 4 was both fine forest ski tracks and nicely groomed in the open.
Snow plows working hard to clear the highway and parking.
Lee Gelatt
Cold Enough For Ya?
Friday, December 26, 2008
Grooming Report
Plans are to groom Ward Saturday afternoon.
FW
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
grooming report 12/24
The grooming crew will take Christmas day off, then back at it at both trail systems on friday.
Happy holidays everyone,
WRobertson
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
grooming report 12/23
No one scheduled for Christmas day, then we will pick it back up on Friday.
WRobertson
Monday, December 22, 2008
Storm Update
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Solstice Pictures!
Hi GMNC gang, this year's solstice at Skyway was a spiritual experience. Here's a shot of Brad from Ridgway getting his legs back...
A shot of snow in the forest....
Two shots of John one of three grooming heroes!
And a shot of Al, another GMNC intrepid, brave courageous groomer.
BTW he is the go to guy for lessons! Apologies to Kenton the other member of our grooming team - who was probably getting some much needed rest!
The skiing was amazing today - the scenery unparalleled - the camaraderie great! Come join us.
Dave Knutson
GMNC Board Member
"fun raising while fund raising!"
970.527-3969 260-3260c
grooming report 12/21
Planning to groom on Monday, 12/22 at both Ward and Skyway/County Line.
WRobertson
Great Day to Ski!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Let it Snow Let it Snow Let It Snow
Grooming report 12/19
Plan for today (Sat.12/20) is to have Kenton continue to work the Skyway/County Line system.
Plan for Sun.; continue grooming both Skyway/county Line and Ward.
WRobertson
Friday, December 19, 2008
this weekend at GMNC
new! virtual ski swap
an online bulletin board for GMNC members who want to swap gear.
http://coloradoskiswap.blogspot.com/
Are you looking for gear? Do you have some used skis you'd like to
unload? Do it here.
Email your ad to: coskiswap@gmail.com
Sellers--please consider donating a portion of your proceeds to GMNC.
--Christie
grooming 12/19
Depending on how things go today, the plan is to groom Skyway/County Line on Sunday.
WRobertson
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Update 12/17
We will look at Friday as the next opportunity to get more trails groomed. Hopefully the cat will start.
WRobertson
Stormy December Continues
Grooming plans for the week
As of now, we are looking at Thurs. and Friday at Skyway/County Line. We hope to have Ward groomed on Friday and in good shape for the weekend.
Again, thanks for your patience.
WRobertson
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Ski Race Video Coverage
Saturday, December 13, 2008
No grooming on Sun.
Thank you;
Win Robertson
Big Storm #1 of 3 is Here
Friday, December 12, 2008
Grooming report 12/12
Next grooming is tentatively planned for Sun., if the predicted winter storm moves out.
W Robertson
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Grooming report 12/10
Al worked the Ward system as close to the lower parking lot as possible.
Next grooming will be Friday (at Skyway), when we will attempt to pack some of the remaining trails. Also, the PB 100n will be delivered on that day.
Win Roberton
One More Nice Day...then Beware!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Grooming report; Dec. 9
Plan for tomorrow, Dec. 10, is to continue with packing additional trails and groom the above trails if time allows.
Al will be doing some grooming on the upper part of the Ward Lk. system.
Win Robertson
Monday, December 8, 2008
Grand Mesa Carpool Group
Winterstart Pictures and Video Posted
Re: [GMNC] GMNC Skyway County Line Grooming report
Ward trails will be attended to after further evaluation of snow conditions.
We will try and have the PB 100N moved up by this weekend in anticipation of the winter storm that our resident meteorologist claims is on the way.
Win Robertson
Here Comes Winter
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Winterstart Results!
Here's the link:
http://home.mesastate.edu/~jerry/gmnc/races/Races08-09/WinterStart2008.htm
There were lots of close, competitive finishes...Al and I pushed eachother to the point of near-vomiting in our race to claim 3rd overall in the classic race (better luck next time Al!) Likewise, Helen Carlson and Christina Stark had a tight race for 2nd place female, looks like Helen took it by a hair.
And we weren't the only ones digging deep..take a look at the results to find out who else had a close finish.
Do you have stories to share? Post them in the comments section below. You can also post photos in the comments section. Or, email photos to grandmesanordic@gmail.com and we'll post them here.
--Christie
Skirts and Lessons and Lots'o Sunshine
Today was a fabulous day for skiing on the Mesa. Air temperatures were warm, but the snow was in great condition--not icy, just right.
We had a great turn out today for Al's group lessons and the Skis, Not Skirts. There were lots of smiles out there.
--Christie
WinterStart Ski Races were great!
Race winners took home organic Fuji and Braeburn apples from Ela Family Farms and everyone got samples of a variety of Clif Bar energy products as well as Dan Schultz-Ela's birhtday cake. Door prizes were provided by Western Rockies Federal Credit Union. Our volunteers Leslie Brodhead, Bryon Lawrence, Jane McGarry, Shirley Ela and Bill Ela made it all happen. Thanks to everyone for a fun day on snow!
REMEMBER: we all now have kilometers we can log for Virtual Racing! Use the "Real Skiing, Virtual Racing" link on the GMNC home web page. And all you non-racers can and should become Virtual Racers too. Check it out!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
GMNC Skyway County Line Grooming report
Friday, December 5, 2008
[GMNC] Skyway / County Line Grooming report
Beautiful Weather for the Weekend
Learn to Ski with GMNC!
Al offers private and group lessons in both classic and skate techniques. To sign up, call Al at 874-3868.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
This Week at GMNC
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Skyway / County Line Grooming report
03Dec08
First Forecast for the First Ski Race
GMNC in the GJ Daily Sentinel
The photos don't seem to be on the website, but you can read the article here.
Monday, December 1, 2008
GMNC Racing Real and Virtual
Real racing begins Saturday Dec. 6 at Skyway on Grand Mesa. This is both our first race and Colorado's first race of the season. There is a 5K classic-style-only race at 11 AM followed by a 5K freestyle race at 12:30. Registration is race day only in the parking lot prior to racetime. Ski one or ski them both for the same price, $10 for GMNC members, $15 for others. Grand Mesa racing is focussed on citizen racing. We try to make sure all ages and abilities feel comfortable joining in and testing themselves against the course and the clock. No matter how fast or how slow you are, there is almost always someone else of similar ability to have some friendly competition with. Reward yourself afterwards and refuel with some hot soup and cocoa.
Virtual Racing starts today, Dec. 1! Virtual Racing is actually an on-line log where you can keep track of the kilometers you ski for three months, December, January and February, and at the same time view all of your fellow virtual racers' accumulation of K's. It's open to all skiers whether you ski on Grand Mesa or elsewhere. This is great motivation to ski a little more and achieve greater fitness. Pick a target and shoot for it. It's easy: go to the GMNC home page at www.gmnc.info and click the "Real Skiing, Virtual Racing" link. Create an account by choosing a real or virtual name and add a password. Each time you ski, log-in and edit your log by adding your newest mileage. Give me a call if you need help with it.
Here's to enjoying a long and invigorating season!
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