Trail Report
It's Friday once again Park City! Time to kick another winter weekend into gear. Your high-noon, winter trails update...
It's been feeling like groundhog day for the past week with sunshine and temps in the mid to upper 40's but we'll see a change on Sunday that should at least bring us a little refresh.
The meager base that we packed/groomed a week ago in Round Valley has held up surprisingly well despite the warm temps. The white side is still up on most of Round Valley Express from the Highland TH (with a short walk) to the Quinn's TH, but you will encounter some bare patches and gravel here and there so keep your expectations low.
Most of the south-facing singletrack has either melted out entirely or turned to "snud", a snow/mud combo and not user-friendly. Other aspects are still holding snow but you'll want to get out early, while terra is firma.
Our team spent the week working on the Bonanza Nordic and multi-use singletrack with high hopes of getting the snowball rolling this weekend but alas, the weather gods did not cooperate and the collaborative decision was made to NOT fire up Transit to Trails.
Continuing with the "keeping the bar low" theme, we do have about 5K of groomed Nordic in Bonanza that has decent coverage. *Be forewarned, coverage is pretty sparse on the Empire Pass Connector down to the "Y" with plenty of sage and a few dirt/grass patches to negotiate but as of 10am Friday, there is still enough snow to get you there.
We have also groomed a few miles of multi-use singletrack that will be firm in the morning hours but not very supportive after 11am, so again, get out early!
Access to Bonanza will have to be human-powered from the Mid Mtn TH parking utilizing the Guard Rd. (Marsac), which is currently a mix of snow/ice and asphalt, so exercise caution on the up and down.
It's high time to burn some skis, wash your car or dance like Elaine Benes.
Have a great one out there! #trailreport
Rick & Team MTF
Ha..i just watched that Seinfeld episode last night. Guess I should stay and surf some more???
Thanks Rick! My 15yo keeps telling me to be patient…. The snow will come.
I’m doing the Elaine right now!
Morning PC! A post-Thanksgiving trail update for this Black Friday. Let’s call it a white Friday and #optoutside
The Round Valley soft-surface trails got a touch up groom this morning and coverage is decent but still a little boney in spots, so ski with caution.
Much of the singletrack is packed thanks to some human power and is looking sweet! Should be an awesome day for rolling the fattys.
A friendly reminder to please toss your pups sticks off the trail so they don’t get hung up in the grooming equipment.
Time to work off some of that turkey and mashed potatoes… Have a great one out there! #trailreport
Rick
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Thaaank you guys!!!
Happy Hump Day PC! Your winter trails update, Thanksgiving eve addition...
While the storm didn't produce quite as well as we had hoped, our team did get out for some track-packing and grooming passes this morning. It's amazing what you can do with 4-inches!😜
We were able to lay down cord on about 8km of trail including the Quinn's soft-surface trails and Round Valley Express out to Highland. Speaking of, the new, improved, Round Valley Express is already a game changer for early season, low-snow conditions.
If venturing out on the skinny skis, you'll want to use the early-season rock variety and ski with caution.
As for the singletrack... not enough snow to warrant a groom but not so much that you can't still have a blast rolling the fattys. And once packed, they should be in great shape for the holiday weekend when you're looking to burn off that gobbledygook.
We'll see how coverage is up in Bonanza early next week, so stay tuned for that...
Have a Happy Turkey Day and give thanks for snow!
Rick, Alec, Zach, Emil & Matt #trailreport
Thanks you guys!
TGIF, Park City! Your opening day weekend, kinda, sorta, winter trails update for November 22nd-24th...
We're going to top out at a balmy 54-degrees today before transitioning to rain/snow and strong wind gusts tomorrow, ahead of this next storm system.
VARIABLE is your word for the weekend, and while there's still a good bit of singletrack that is fairly dry, anything north-facing that was holding snow will be sloppy, sloppy Joe this afternoon with this warm before the storm. Please use good judgement out there and think before you sink.
A gentle reminder that the local wildlife including the resident elk herd, have migrated down to their winter refuge in Round Valley and we have several wildlife closures in place. The elk herd has been seen all over Round Valley, so, for the safety of your pups and all wildlife, PLEASE keep your dogs under control and carry a leash with you AT ALL TIMES.
A friendly reminder from your friends at Deer Valley Resort. Uphill travel and sledding are never permitted on Deer Valley property. Please be gracious guests and remember the extensive public access the resort allows throughout the summer months.
The 2024-25 ski season is officially under way, with Park City Mountain opening today and more snow on the way later this weekend... It's high time to crush some groomers!
Get jiggy with those snow dances and have great one out there! #trailreport
Rick & Team MTF
Thanks Rick and crew! Hopefully we get a lot of white stuff soon! Also curious about Bonanza Flats.
Is there a shuttle up to Bonanza Flats this year? When does the grooming start?
Here's a new season and hopefully one where the runners respect the groomed singletrack and don't posthole it up after every storm, leaving it unrideable.
Any updates on Transit to Trails to Empire Pass??
Yes! We need info on Bonanza. All jonesing!!!
