At Hidden Valley - Bambas, Sommers, skate and fresh tracks for classic. 70% 0f trails open, single track trails have been rolled and groomed-no tracks yet.
Currently there is about a six inch base.
Last groomed Dec. 26th and 27th.
Some bonus trail information for those who like to get off the beaten path:
The North Arm Trails are skier-tracked trails and so are classic in every
sense of the word (though skate skiing can be fabulous in late winter on the
hard crusted lakes). Because they are not machine groomed, they can be
challenging at times even for intermediate-skilled skiers. They are the most
beautiful in the area as they roll up and down over forested ledge rock and
across lakes through the wilderness. The trails are easy to follow and each
intersection has a ‘you are here’ map. Beginner skiers can first test their
proficiency on the Moose Horn Loops. Warning! - Ice conditions may be
unsafe. Users should check on current ice conditions and proceed with
caution on the lakes as ice conditions can change rapidly.
Current Conditions and Comments:
December 28, 2009
The North Arm Ski Trails are finally getting skier-tracked with the recent
arrival of 6 inches of new snow and an influx of New Years guests staying
nearby at YMCA Camp du Nord. With the new snow, there is about a foot of
snow on the ground in the open areas, with less on the narrow trails below
the white pines. Continue to be careful on the down hills for the occasional
rocks and roots poking through. The lakes are great skiing but as always
proceed with caution –don’t assume the ice is safe. The North Arm of Lake
Burntside currently has about a foot of good clear ice in front of Camp du
Nord. The lakes so far are almost slush-free but bring your scraper just in
case and take care in the wind to avoid frostbite—plan your route to go with
the wind on the lakes whenever possible. Also note that near the trailhead a
rookie (me) is learning to machine groom and has made the ski track worse
for the short term—but hopefully better for the long term once we get some
more snow.
Submitted by Scott Olson, Caretaker, YMCA Camp du Nord
Monday, 01 February 2010 13:37 | 
Written by Heather Hohenstein | 
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The outer loops at HV were in fine shape for skating. I was wearing my "rock skis" however. And it's a good idea to by-pass the "swamp" (on the Sommers loop). This picture is from Thur. 12/18/09.
