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Feel the love

Posted at 4:39 pm

Tomorrow, all lifts will have a delayed opening until 9 am due to grooming operations. Temperatures drop below freezing late tonight, so we have to delay grooming operations to provide the best snow quality. Tomorrow, we plan to have 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 59 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 30 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Smugglers’ Alley, Snow Snake, McPherson’s, Curley’s Cutback, Snake Bite, and skier’s right on Upper FIS for a total of 124 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions will be machine groomed and loose granular with average base depths of 8 to 34 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 32 degrees at the summit of Sterling, with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for cloudy skies early, becoming partly sunny later, with a high of 39 degrees at the base and 29 degrees at higher elevations.

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Uphill update

Posted at 2:57 pm

Sterling is closed to uphill travel tonight and tomorrow morning for grooming operations.

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Nice soft conditions

Posted at 11:02 am

We have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 59 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 24 trails have been groomed for today, that’s 109 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 8 to 34 inches. It did not freeze on top overnight, so the snow stayed soft. Currently, it is cloudy and 33 degrees at the summit of Sterling, with winds of 0 to 5 mph. Today’s forecast calls for cloudy skies, patchy fog, and a chance of a shower, with a high of 43 degrees at the base and 37 degrees at higher elevations.

Smugglers’ Alley
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Mountains of adventure and mountains of fun

Posted at 4:03 pm

I enjoyed the spring conditions on all 3 mountains today. It was pretty cloudy this morning, but the clouds broke up some this afternoon. I headed for Madonna later in the day to take in the great views. Temperatures will stay above freezing tonight, so we should have more soft conditions tomorrow. We have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 65 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 24 trails will be groomed for tomorrow for a total of 109 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 8 to 34 inches. Currently, it is cloudy and 41 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast calls for cloudy skies, patchy fog, and a chance of a shower, with highs of 41 degrees at the base and 37 degrees at higher elevations.

The view from Upper Drifter
Snow Sport University
The view from Smugglers’ Alley
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Uphill reminder

Posted at 3:42 pm

Uphill travel is open on all 3 mountains at the regular scheduled times.

Please no dogs. For your safety and the safety of your pet. Thank you for your cooperation.

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Top to bottom on all 3 mountains

Posted at 9:09 am

Currently, it is cloudy and 37 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 15 mph. Today’s forecast is calling for a chance of showers, mainly between 11 am and 2 pm, with a high of 47 degrees at the base and 44 degrees at higher elevations. We have 6 lifts operating today, including the Madonna 1 Lift. We have 67 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 24 trails have been groomed for today, including Chilcoot, Log Jam, and Rumrunner for a total of 109 acres of freshly groomed terrain. Surface conditions are machine groomed and spring conditions with average base depths of 8 to 34 inches. Nice soft conditions on all 3 mountains. I found the best snow today to be manmade. The natural snow trails can be a little sticky today. Wear something waterproof and enjoy the spring conditions.

Sterling seen from Lower Catwalk
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Sunshine and Spring Snow

Posted at 3:00 pm

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. The increasing cloud forecast was not quite accurate for the middle of the day. It was blue skies, sun, and spring snow. Met up with friend and fellow Activities staffer Seth “Carv-ison” Crevison to take some runs. Our first trail pick was Shuttle because it was groomed. We got there via Lower Catwalk. It was a bit of work considering the “grabby” surfaces. The word of the day was “wax.” Anywho, we had fun and a nice lunch on the Black Bear patio. Tomorrow, we should have 70+ trails open, and the forecast is showers and breezy with highs near 50 degrees fahrenheit. Wear the appropriate gear. Ski U soon.

Seth carves it up on Catwalk.
Taking a break at the Crossroads.
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Your Destination

Posted at 6:50 am

Rockin’ Ron for Hugh. Today’s plan: 6 lifts operating – including Madonna I, and 75 trails open with terrain for all abilities. 34 trails have been groomed including Snow Snake, Thomke’s Express, and skiers’ right on Upper FIS. The forecast is increasing clouds and highs of 45 degrees at the base and top. If I were to tell you your destination… it would be here. Ski U soon.

Madonna Mountain straight ahead.
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Women’s and Men’s FIS Slalom

Posted at 3:04 pm

It was amazing to watch these athletes! They started at the top of Snake Bite and finished at the bottom of the Practice Slope. A slalom race is exciting because of the quick turns and crossblocks. These racers were pros at both!

Tomorrow, we plan to have top-to-bottom skiing and riding on all 3 mountains with 6 lifts operating, including the Madonna I Lift. We have 76 trails open with terrain for all ability levels. 36 trails will be groomed for tomorrow, including Drifter, Snow Snake, Smugglers’ Alley, and skier’s right on Upper FIS. Surface conditions are machine groomed and variable, with average base depths of 12 to 38 inches. Currently, it is sunny and 32 degrees at the summit of Sterling with winds of 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow’s forecast is calling for sunny skies early with increasing clouds, a high of 45 degrees at the base, and 40 degrees at the summit. It’s going to feel like Spring again.

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