February 27 Grooming Report

Jon finished grooming this morning, so all trails have been freshly groomed at Skyway/County Line and it should be great skiing for the 20th Anniversary party this afternoon.  Also, looks like Weather Gods have smiled on us as the snow looks to be delayed until dark this evening, however, a full moon is still doubtful.  Snow is expected to continue through tomorrow, so we will be grooming at 10 a.m. for those who choose to come up and follow the groomer -- we will probably groom trails mostly in trees -- Winslow/Sunset, Loop 3, Dog Loop, Kannah Crossing.  Next grooming after tomorr will not be until Tuesday morning after snow is over. 

 

Leslie

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Grooming Update

We developed a flat tire on the snowcat that had to be repaired, so
grooming could not be finished Friday. Jon is fixing the problem and
will start grooming at Skyway/County Line by 7am tomorrow and should
be finished by 10am.

Thanks for your patience.

--Christie

20 Year Party Saturday (2/27) 4pm Skyway

Hi Winter Lovers!

Our 20th anniversary party for GMNC is getting closer. Here's an update including plans on what to bring and thoughts on the weather forecast. First, weather: we expect some wind and snow building late afternoon on Saturday continuing into Sunday morning. We'd suggest that you plan on skiing early afternoon then join us for soup/tortillas at 4 p.m. after you finish skiing. If you are absolutely set on trying to have a moonlight ski - we'd suggest having headlamps since there will be a cloud cover AND more importantly, if the snow starts coming in heavy, CDOT quits plowing at 7 p.m.  Your moonlight ski could pose "getting off the Mesa" problems with road conditions. We want people to be safe out there so our suggestion is to ski prior to the party.

Please bring your favorite beverage, cup, bowl, spoon and pack up snacks or dessert to add to the soup and tortillas that are generously provided by the Palisade Cafe and Grill. We'll have hot chocolate and tea available PLUS a warming fire and plenty of good company. Hope to see you there!

Dave Knutson

Fundraising Volunteer

Grand Mesa Nordic Council

970.527-3969 260-3260c

11 Days to the Vasaloppet

10 Days to the Vasaloppet

Making lists and giving the skis a final finish of warm glide wax as the temperature on race day is to be around 32 deg. Hoping it's not a klister day as I have no experience with such. Flying out of Denver on Mar. 1, arriving on the 2nd, will travel to my cousins place near Mora to practice a few days prior to the race Mar.7. They have an excellent x-c facility with lights late afternoon/evening skiing. 

I'm not sure, but it may be possible to track my progress(?) on the day of the race (bib 7903). I'll try to find and post a link before the race.

Will try for one more workout at Skyway friday afternoon.

Happy trails,

Greg Peterson

Membership Drive Raffle Winners

Congratulations to our winners from the Membership Drive Raffle -- we surely appreciate your support and welcome to the Nordic Council!  We are closing in on 500 members fast!  And many thanks to all the businesses throughout the Grand Valley and on the Grand Mesa who so generously donated prizes in support of our membership drive...

 

Nathalie Ames, Bruce Kime -- one free ski tune-up by Ken Pill

Rex Duncan -- private ski lesson

Shar Brodbelt -- autographed copy of The Grand Mesa, A Journey to Remember by Leslie Larkin

Tony & Lisa Rinalli, Mary Leach, Steve Laiche, Kitty Tattersall - Summit Canyon gift card
Julia Stevens, Joel Schaefer, Earl & Cynthia Rhoes, Valerie Krebs - REI nordic knit hat

Charles Kerr & Gudrun Rice, Michelle McCurdy, Jo Lance, Janet Prosser, Andrew McGregor -- Board & Buckle Water Bottle

Brad & Stephanie Denning , Nancy Bartlett -- Board & Buckle one free ski rental

Bob Major - Gene Taylor's gift card

Dave & Dana Kearsley, Melinda Merriam, Robert Hartley - Palisade Cafe gift card

Leigh Fortson - Powderhorn lift ticket

Dan Sullivan -- Mesa Lakes Resort coffee mug

Erin McIntyre - Mesa Lakes Resort "Let There Be Light" candle

Mike Madachy - 1 pound Blink Coffee

Ronile Haase - Blink Coffee Tote Bag

Bob Smith, Susan Payne - one free bike tune-up from Dave Livingston, Hilltop Bikes

Charmin Hacker, Steven Schultz, Paul Cooper, David & Terri Brown, Bryan Cooney - SkiFastLiveSlow.com t-shirt
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February 23 grooming report

Jon finished groooming the rest of Skyway/County Line today with the exception of Will's Hill.  Tomorrow should be good for skiing with cloudy skies and highs around 22 degrees, and then Thursday we should get some snow -- 3-4 inches, with clearing for Friday.  Our next grooming will be Friday afternoon at 2 pm.  Al also groomed Ward out today and will groom Friday morning again.  Snow is excellent right now, so enjoy the skiing!

 

Leslie 

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Donations at County Line

To all the Skiers, Snowshoers, and Skiers with dogs:
 
Just wanted to send a big Thank You to all who contributed in February at County Line.  With Leslie's, Dave's and Christie's promoting of donations, GMNC has done very well at the boxes.  But we had a RECORD breaking amount at County Line box and the table set up February 14.
The total was $759.  This shows that the work being done is appreaciated by those who use the trails.

Ruth Wild,
GMNC Treasurer