Open, 18º and a partly sunny day. All trails open. Good skiing with variable springy conditions.

Two items to note today. High school ski race this afternoon. And the conditions change when the temperature goes back and forth between 15º and 35º.

High school race this afternoon. School buses with kids start getting here about noon. The races start at 2:30. If you can ski early you will find it more relaxing and less hectic, around the parking lot and barn. As always once you get out on a one-way trail you will mostly be alone. We will be charging half day rates all morning today, to give you the opportunity to ski when there are less people here.

The snow, when the temperature is around freezing, the snow changes quickly and varies. Fast, slow, sticky and slippery. Just remember this when making plans. For example if you are skiing around the Chickadee, leaving about 2 in the afternoon, the start will be slow and the finish will be fast. Just FYI.

There was a porcupine sighting on the Chickadee yesterday. It scurried up a tree, which is what they do. They will not hurt you, but give them some space and respect. I have a photo I just am having a hard time getting it in a format I can post. The photo is on Instagram in the story section.