Friday, March 15, 2013

Hunter March 15

Hi All,
Remember the words whispered to Caesar "Beware the ides of March" - well today there was nothing to beware of - yesterday's brutal arctic dark cold windy weather is gone. The sun was out early and strong with just a light breeze and temps were 20 overnight but 30 by the time the lift opened. The grooming was excellent and the surface conditions were hard, fast, flat, easy & enjoyable. Cliff/Racer's or Ike - great as was HBK and the Eside trails. There was no ice although Claire's had a bit of a shine to it and Wayout was in great shape. Where it wasn't groomed looked like moonscape. Not much coverage left on 44 or Apurna which were closed. The sun disappeared around 11:30 and it is snowing lightly now at 33. Looks like cold weather will preserve the snow for the weekend but you need good edges. Forecasts:  http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Hunter&state=NY&site=ALY&lat=42.2112&lon=-74.2157  or  http://www.ctweather.com/wrip-weather.php  Sunday - St. Patty's day, looks to be the sunnier of the two.
Last weekend for Bear Creek - reservations recommended.
Watch out for that green beer and local law enforcement but stay thirsty my friends,
Jon

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