Mink Creek Nordic Center Grooming Report 
look below for a grooming update and trail condition forum

2011 Mink Creek Trail Update

Great volunteerism prevailed once again this Fall at Mink Creek with both days seeing 20-30 volunteers with additional people wanting to work alternate days.  As a result the trails are in great shape and there is lots of wood to burn in the yurt and A-frame.  Creekside saw improvements in the form of widening/rerouting around some of the beaver flows.  Additionally there was a new small loop cut on the west side of the creek and an alternate trail down from Mule Deer to eliminate the infamous “S turn.”  This reroute will require significant snow to be pushed/shoveled into the drainage before it will be usable though.  Canyon and Lemon Loop saw widening.  Screamer got a reroute in hopes to eliminate the off camber section.  Don’t worry, it should still live up to its name.  The corner was feathered on the Mule Deer-Rough Grouse intersection as was Meadow-Upper Canyon.  The City did the best mowing job I have ever seen on all the trails which will mean we will be skiing earlier and later without running into grass and brush whippets.  Additionally the Ski Foundation purchased an industrial strength weed whacker from C&J Power Equipment in American Falls.  This new tool was put to use on the work days by clearing grass and brush on the sides of the trails.  Many loads of bark was hauled and distributed around rough spots, mole mounds were raked and snow fences were repaired.  Lastly the sign kiosk was moved to the edge of the trails where it should be more visible for postings.

TRAIL MAP

TRAIL CONDITION FORUM          post conditions or see the most recent reports

A-Frame typically staffed 9-5 Saturday and Sunday
After hours please pay at red box by parking lot.  TRAIL PASS REQUIRED ANYTIME OR DAY.

City Parks and Recreation Contact:232-3901 for all questions about rentals and services
To keep up to date on the city side of the nordic area check out Lance's Blog HERE

Trail Volunteer Contact: Andy  lichen_rock@yahoo.com  

Dog Update: Please note the dog signs and poop bags as you walk in from parking lot on your left.  Trails have been signed as "DOGS OK" and "NO DOGS."  Please respect the grooming and volunteers by obeying dog trails.  It is a privilege to ski with your dog at a nordic center.       

 PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE A-FRAME OR SIGN IN EVEN IF YOU HAVE A PASS.  USE NUMBERS MATTER.  PLACE YOUR VOTE FOR THE NORDIC CENTER TODAY AND EVERYDAY!

     The trail system is only as good as we make it.  Please volunteer!  Opportunities available year round.
Contact: Andy 233-2805 

Please consider volunteerism as an important component of your cross-country skiing activity, regardless of how small.  The area does depend upon it!