Grooming Report... 1/27/2026

Today may be the last day of having to type up the same report saying no new precipitation, with overnight temps down into the low 20's and daytime highs right around freezing because the forecast starting tomorrow shows we could be getting some new precipitation which we are going to really hope is in the form of snow. We continue to be amazed that the trails have been holding up as well as they have and the skiing has been surprisingly good especially in the open areas around each of the trailheads. Trails are continuing to get thin and uneven in the trees, but these cold temps have been getting us through.

Grooming happened last night freshening up the skate lanes and the same weather has us leaving the existing classic it is still mostly holding up and setting new tracks could be challenging in these low snow conditions and may actually make them worse. The SnoCat did the Meadow Loop, the Cut-Off's, the BCT all the way out to the Mountain Springs Lodge turnaround and the Sprint Loop, while the Ginzu's were out on the rest of the BCT all the way out to the northern terminus, doing Stonewater Loop, Beaver Creek Loop and Swamp Creek Loop on the way.

The main areas of concern are still Hot Tub Hill (there is a map posted showing a walk around the lodge to rejoin the trail on the other side of the garage), driveway crossings, the Walk-In Trailhead, the far entrance to the Sprint Loop and one small section on the ascent of Grizzly Mtn, which are narrow and have bare/icy spots. Trails in the trees will be thin and uneven, so use caution. Almost all of the BCT (minus Hot Tub Hill and driveway crossings) still has coverage and can be skied in its entirety. We are still using the Stonewater detour to their walking bridge, so be sure to follow the signs.

CLOSED TRAILS are all of the Mill Hill Complex (Mill Hill, Rowdy Coyote, Chainsaw Ridge, Cougar Run and Lumi Lane) due to trail wide exposed ground, icy spots, melt outs and a mud slide. Signs are posted.

All wheel drive is recommended in all of the parking lots as they are all holding up pretty well, but they are ICY, so please use caution when walking to the the trails.

This afternoon 3-5:30pm at the Meadow Loop Parking Lot is our youth ski team practice, so plan accordingly and use one of our other trailheads if you are planing to ski during that time.

TOUR de PLAIN is happening this weekend, (Jan 30-Feb.2) with a short course and a modified long course. Tour de Plain is our annual, family-friendly race series that brings community together for a fun race series including 3 more events. Each one welcomes skiers of all ages and abilities to Tour the Plain Valley Ski Trails while raising support for the Plain Valley Nordic Team’s barrier-free ski education program. Join us on the snow! 

You can still sign up for our Saturday Clinics 10am - 12pm. They are great for all ages and can be customized for skate or classic. It's a great way to learn better technique and the ability to enjoy our sport even more. Information and sign up can be found HERE.

TRAIL PASSES ARE ALL ONLINE and can be purchased HERE, and as always, kids ski free, but they also need an online PASS.