AnthonyKW – Where to Ski

AnthonyKW posted an update in the group Windsor Park Nordic Centre 1 year, 7 months ago

Excellent classic ski this morning. The glide is surprisingly good – far better than the temperature would predict. Get out before it snows!
AnthonyKW posted an update 1 year, 8 months ago

Anyone skied at Windsor today? Regroomed after the blowing snow overnight?

Skied the Birchkin Pumpski this morning. A bit blown in in spots, but a very good ski overall. It’s not perfect, but if you’re thinking of skiing this route on the last day, it’s worthwhile. And awesome.
AnthonyKW posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park 1 year, 8 months ago

Lots of skiers at the park this morning – Chickadee lot was full. 5-10cm fresh snow on the trails. I skied Esker and Chickadee. With all the skiers, the new snow had been skied in well enough that my ski far exceeded my expectations. Glide was decent, and skied-in snow tracks were pretty good. All trails had been skied on when I left except for…[Read more]
AnthonyKW posted an update in the group Windsor Park Nordic Centre 1 year, 9 months ago

Skied a couple laps of Blue this evening. Bit of a moot report, given the forecasted snow, but just wanted to send a hats off to the groomer. Conditions have been really good since our early Nov snowfall. Classic was very good this evening, and the skate was good also. My last ski there was the morning of Dec 24, so it was groomed some time…[Read more]
AnthonyKW posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park 1 year, 10 months ago

Skied a lap of the group use road. My recommendation: don’t bother, but if you must, the west and northwest are the best, while the northeast is the worst. Rock skis would be wise if you have them. Lots of rocks at the westernmost part of the northeast campground trail. Skiing on the edges provided just enough “soft” snow to get an edge but it is…[Read more]
AnthonyKW posted an update in the group Birds Hill Provincial Park 2 years, 9 months ago

Was at the park yesterday. The GUR was in perfect condition. Today at 430pm it was as bad as I have ever seen it. Footprints that have sunk through everywhere. Only a small amount of discernible corduroy on the edges.
- Chris Ashley replied 2 years, 9 months ago
  
  Thanks for the update Anthony… was planning to get in some good quality skis from Sat-Mon at the park, but I’ll head elsewhere now… Merry Christmas!!