GROOM REPORT
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Groom History
March 26, 2021
Packed Snowshoe, Black ice, Dilly Dally, Middle Aspen, and Pole Creek trails. Spring conditions exist and there was about another 1” of snow while packing. Do not attempt Aspen, Crow creek, or Haunted unless you want to take your bike on a walk. Adventure bike level: moderate to high. Thanks to hikers, snowshoers, skiers, and runners for helping blaze the way. I could not have done it without you! -Dan
February 28, 2021
A dusting of new snow overnight. The following trails were groomed again early this morning: Snowshoe, HQ, Express, Full Crow Creek Loop, Cardiac, Haunted Forest, Aspen, and Black Ice. Some bench-cutting was done to improve trail camber on the far-side of Crow past the beaver pond and on several sections of Haunted. Thanks Seth!
February 27, 2021
2" of fresh snow fell this morning. Every inch of the approved MUT trail system was groomed this AM. That includes all of the Crow Creek area and Cardiac. However, those areas a likely not rideable until they have more time to setup and another pass with the Snowdog. The Snowdog will likely be out 'n about for a walk tomorrow morning as well. Enjoy!
February 20, 2021
We got a short but intense Snow Squall from 3-4pm today that dumped about 1-2" of powder on Pole Mountain. We were able to get in and groom as soon as it stopped as well as mark the course for tomorrow's Snow Dawg Enduro. 45-50 Racers/Riders will be on trail from 8-11am. See course map attached. The route indicated on the map was groomed w/the exception of Middle Aspen to preserve a bit of the raw single-track fatty experience.
February 19, 2021
Happy Jack received 2-3" of fluffy snow on Wednesday providing a much needed refresh to the trails. An additional 1" is forecast for tonight.
The following trails were groomed this morning to mostly smooth out some drifted or rutted spots: Snow-shoe, Black Ice, Express, Upper Crow Creek, Cardiac Stint, Haunted Forest, Aspen, Dilly-Dally, Black Jack, Upper Pole Creek. Groomer's Pick: If you're looking for some fresh fun, Cardiac Stint is like a fatbike version of a bobsled run right now. Two-foot sides all along the way, high and tight berms on the twists, and freshly-groomed, well-covered trail down the middle. Groomer's Warning: Both ice-flows on Pole Creek are back to full exposure and un-adulterated slipperiness. Walking your bike across these is recommended.
January 24, 2021
1/8” of new precipitate (can’t really call it snow). Thanks to the team effort of the 3 Mush-keteers, ALL TRAILS have been groomed at least once (most twice) over the past two days. BUMMER: Now the bad news. The poor snow conditions this year have been particularly ‘ruff’ on the Snowdog with all of the exposed rocks, bare ground, etc. We had a blowout on the new sled today with both sides being worn through. We’ll need to replace the entire sled as these areas are not repairable.
These are the sacrifices the Snowdog makes for your winter fatbiking, trail running, hiking enjoyment. If your are able to make a sacrifice of any amount to help keep the Snowdog in service, we all appreciate it. Thank you for your contribution to happy trails at Happy Jack!
January 23, 2021: No new snow. Groomed: Snowshoe-HQ-Cardiac-Haunted Forest-Aspen-Black Ice. The FULL Crow Creek loop has been groomed for the first time this season. The Northeastern section is still very soft (even after 2-3 passes). It will need a few days and another pass to to firm up well. If you go back there, reduce tire pressure.
January 18, 2021: 3-4” of fresh goodness! Word on the mountain is that one of our Groom Team, the "Throttle Viking," has made a pass on Most of the MUT trails with the Snowdog this morning (as well as clearing 3 downed trees). The far eastern loop of Crow Creek has not been groomed. Thanks and Skol!
December 29, 2020: 2-3” of soft, light, freshy. ALL Trails groomed this morning and in absolutely fundabulous condition. Beware of large ice sheet on upper Pole Creek at the bridge crossing the overflown creek.
NEW YEAR BONUS: Cardiac trail (Headquarters past the Haunted Forest junction) has been groomed up to the overlook and ready for shredy. Note, this is an up and back only option for this season. Enjoy the twists and the view.
December 24, 2020: All trails groomed except for Middle Aspen and lower Pole Creek. CHRISTMAS BONUS= Express and Upper Pole Creek Loop has been groomed twice and is good to go.
December 19, 2020: Frequent drifting due to High Winds (in case you haven’t noticed). No new snow.
Groomed Aspen-Haunted Forest-Headquarters-Snowshoe, Black Ice, Dilly Dally, Blackjack and upper Pole Creek. Nice mixed conditions of snow drifts and exposed rock to build your fatty handling skills.
December 15, 2020: First official groom of the season, well sort of. Happy Jack got another 2-3” since yesterday to bring the snow total to around 5” of very light fluff.
The Snowdog made a full outer loop (Snowshoe ‘SS’, Headquarters ’HQ’, Haunted Forest, Pole Creek), as well as the inner loop (SS, Black Ice, Dilly-Dally, BlackJack). Not enough snow yet to get the machine on Aspen or Middle Aspen.
So, Give it a day to settle or ride it now with low pressure and be prepared to slip n’ slide a bit. GRYFB!
March 26, 2021
Packed Snowshoe, Black ice, Dilly Dally, Middle Aspen, and Pole Creek trails. Spring conditions exist and there was about another 1” of snow while packing. Do not attempt Aspen, Crow creek, or Haunted unless you want to take your bike on a walk. Adventure bike level: moderate to high. Thanks to hikers, snowshoers, skiers, and runners for helping blaze the way. I could not have done it without you! -Dan
February 28, 2021
A dusting of new snow overnight. The following trails were groomed again early this morning: Snowshoe, HQ, Express, Full Crow Creek Loop, Cardiac, Haunted Forest, Aspen, and Black Ice. Some bench-cutting was done to improve trail camber on the far-side of Crow past the beaver pond and on several sections of Haunted. Thanks Seth!
February 27, 2021
2" of fresh snow fell this morning. Every inch of the approved MUT trail system was groomed this AM. That includes all of the Crow Creek area and Cardiac. However, those areas a likely not rideable until they have more time to setup and another pass with the Snowdog. The Snowdog will likely be out 'n about for a walk tomorrow morning as well. Enjoy!
February 20, 2021
We got a short but intense Snow Squall from 3-4pm today that dumped about 1-2" of powder on Pole Mountain. We were able to get in and groom as soon as it stopped as well as mark the course for tomorrow's Snow Dawg Enduro. 45-50 Racers/Riders will be on trail from 8-11am. See course map attached. The route indicated on the map was groomed w/the exception of Middle Aspen to preserve a bit of the raw single-track fatty experience.
February 19, 2021
Happy Jack received 2-3" of fluffy snow on Wednesday providing a much needed refresh to the trails. An additional 1" is forecast for tonight.
The following trails were groomed this morning to mostly smooth out some drifted or rutted spots: Snow-shoe, Black Ice, Express, Upper Crow Creek, Cardiac Stint, Haunted Forest, Aspen, Dilly-Dally, Black Jack, Upper Pole Creek. Groomer's Pick: If you're looking for some fresh fun, Cardiac Stint is like a fatbike version of a bobsled run right now. Two-foot sides all along the way, high and tight berms on the twists, and freshly-groomed, well-covered trail down the middle. Groomer's Warning: Both ice-flows on Pole Creek are back to full exposure and un-adulterated slipperiness. Walking your bike across these is recommended.
January 24, 2021
1/8” of new precipitate (can’t really call it snow). Thanks to the team effort of the 3 Mush-keteers, ALL TRAILS have been groomed at least once (most twice) over the past two days. BUMMER: Now the bad news. The poor snow conditions this year have been particularly ‘ruff’ on the Snowdog with all of the exposed rocks, bare ground, etc. We had a blowout on the new sled today with both sides being worn through. We’ll need to replace the entire sled as these areas are not repairable.
These are the sacrifices the Snowdog makes for your winter fatbiking, trail running, hiking enjoyment. If your are able to make a sacrifice of any amount to help keep the Snowdog in service, we all appreciate it. Thank you for your contribution to happy trails at Happy Jack!
January 23, 2021: No new snow. Groomed: Snowshoe-HQ-Cardiac-Haunted Forest-Aspen-Black Ice. The FULL Crow Creek loop has been groomed for the first time this season. The Northeastern section is still very soft (even after 2-3 passes). It will need a few days and another pass to to firm up well. If you go back there, reduce tire pressure.
January 18, 2021: 3-4” of fresh goodness! Word on the mountain is that one of our Groom Team, the "Throttle Viking," has made a pass on Most of the MUT trails with the Snowdog this morning (as well as clearing 3 downed trees). The far eastern loop of Crow Creek has not been groomed. Thanks and Skol!
December 29, 2020: 2-3” of soft, light, freshy. ALL Trails groomed this morning and in absolutely fundabulous condition. Beware of large ice sheet on upper Pole Creek at the bridge crossing the overflown creek.
NEW YEAR BONUS: Cardiac trail (Headquarters past the Haunted Forest junction) has been groomed up to the overlook and ready for shredy. Note, this is an up and back only option for this season. Enjoy the twists and the view.
December 24, 2020: All trails groomed except for Middle Aspen and lower Pole Creek. CHRISTMAS BONUS= Express and Upper Pole Creek Loop has been groomed twice and is good to go.
December 19, 2020: Frequent drifting due to High Winds (in case you haven’t noticed). No new snow.
Groomed Aspen-Haunted Forest-Headquarters-Snowshoe, Black Ice, Dilly Dally, Blackjack and upper Pole Creek. Nice mixed conditions of snow drifts and exposed rock to build your fatty handling skills.
December 15, 2020: First official groom of the season, well sort of. Happy Jack got another 2-3” since yesterday to bring the snow total to around 5” of very light fluff.
The Snowdog made a full outer loop (Snowshoe ‘SS’, Headquarters ’HQ’, Haunted Forest, Pole Creek), as well as the inner loop (SS, Black Ice, Dilly-Dally, BlackJack). Not enough snow yet to get the machine on Aspen or Middle Aspen.
So, Give it a day to settle or ride it now with low pressure and be prepared to slip n’ slide a bit. GRYFB!
Thanks for your support!
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Our goal in 2020-21 is to raise $5,000 in order keep these trails packed for us all to enjoy! Your donation supports the following: - SnowDog maintenance and fuel - Groomdoggies who "run" the SnowDog day and night to pack and maintain the trails - Partnership with Medicine Bow Nordic Association to assist with the USFS permit |
Map of Multi-Use Trails (MUT)
In the Beginning....
.....volunteers packed the trails by snowshoe after a snowfall. However, this was cumbersome and time consuming. Recently and with your help, Laramie BikeNet purchased a SnowDog machine to pack the multi-user trails at Happy Jack for Fat Biking, snowshoeing, running/hiking, and classic cross-country skiing. The SnowDog packs the trails quickly, while keeping the narrow, fun attributes of a single-track trail experience for all non-motorized trail users in the winter.
Photo provided by the Pedal House
