PLENTY OF SKIING

I had planned to run for an hour this afternoon in West......but was grateful to find the snow plentiful up on the plateau. I skied an hour and a half (out and back) and didn't reach the end of the groomed (with tracks) trail. Snow in town doesn't look very likely but the team here in West Yellowstone are taking steps towards having the plateau as a back-up venue for next weekend's races. Branches are being cut out of the trial and the temps are to stay cold, which means the skiing isn't going anywhere.

With the exception of a 40-meter length of trail, it you keep your eyes open, the snow is good enough for race-skis. I have raced on far worse...far FAR worse!

The drive up is about 4-6 miles, depending on which out-and-back you plan to ski. With a total of roughly 20k groomed, there should be plenty for all. The access road is fairly treacherous, with icy, narrow and blind corners but totally safe if you are careful. My Justy could do it so your rig should be fine.

Parking is along the roadside so it will definitely become jammed, with difficult turnaround options... but all feasible if you are patient. Rumor has it teams are out this evening to widen areas to accommodate the masses.

So if you have plans to come, I would... actually, I did. Bring your rock-skis, but bring the race boards as well - my bets are that we put the bibs on!

Here is a link to the SCHEDULE OF EVENTS here in West, starting Tuesday, November 25th. See you all on the trails and maybe, if I can get out of bed, at the 6:30am yoga sessions.