04/14/2026
Tuesday, April 14th. 7:30am.
Good morning and happy Tuesday, snow-stars! Wow, what a gorgeous morning we are greeted with! This terrific Tuesday is gifting us an exceptional Bluebird Day with sunshine, light clouds, and just enough of a breeze to keep the fresh air flowing! With a dusting of luscious white flakes to reset the trails and refresh the groom, the glide is swift, supple, and oh-so-scrumptious! Starting off, we have a current air temperature of a frosty 24°F at the lodge, slated to rise to a delightful 36°F for a nostalgic nod to what winter once was (and will be again)! To add to Mother Nature’s parting gift, snow temps dropped to 23°F/-4°C, providing a texture of firm and granular crystals with defined glide and crispy tracks. With only a modest rise in temperatures, the afternoon potato puree should hold off well into the afternoon hours. The ever-amazing groom-maestros have reset skate corduroy and classic tracks on the Uppers (Green: beginner) and many of the Middles (Blue: intermediate) sans Rich’s Range; and Easy Back is a shorter loop through the PPP cut-through to Woody’s. The south side is not groomed. Woody’s is a short section to junction 12, connecting with Easy Back. Upper Jay’s Way by the lodge is closed, but the backside connecting Dan's Drop is open. The Lowers (Black: advanced) have retired for the season. Be aware of thinning conditions out there with low snow and exposed terrain, with a variable surface. For a gentle frolic amongst the snow-capped forest, check out our snowshoe trails! We have several kilometers of trails to satisfy your wandering souls. Bring your own or rent from our wide array of snowshoes to fit the whole family! This last Tuesday of the season is offering dreamy visions of snowy slides and glorious glides under an azure sky delighting the most discerning of us all. Join us in celebrating the end of a season but the start of a grandiose week of festivities and flaky fantasies!
With snow on the horizon for tomorrow, layering is the name of the game! After your morning jaunt, check out our Spring Sale for the best layering options to accommodate these wildly oscillating conditions💐! Swing by the Nordic Retail Shop for 30% off all apparel (tops and bottoms) to find the perfect pairing to the oscillating conditions! For those of us embracing the Central Oregon Spring and enjoying the multi-sport days, our gear is designed with you in mind, with technical specs built into each piece, you can snag all the km’s, miles, laps, etc., without bringing along your whole closet! Check out our retail for the best deals on the most versatile gear in the game!