March has rolled around and with it some of the best snow conditions of the year! For many of us that coincides with our best ski fitness/endurance of the season. Happily enough this is also the time of year that the region’s big touring centers host ski marathons. If you are looking for a fun long distance adventure with family and/or friends, Rangeley, Maine is the place to be this weekend!
On March 2nd the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center hosts the Rangeley Loppet 50km Freestyle race – a mainstay in the NENSA Marathon and Zak series. This is a fabulous course that offers big loop skiing through beautiful mixed forests, while winding its way across the foot of Saddleback Mountain.
Here’s the latest trail report:
LOPPET UPDATE 2-27:
We’re looking forward to a great Loppet weekend on March 2-3! The latest weather update shows a warm up with a little rain on Wednesday, followed by a little snow and a flash freeze Wednesday night. This is great news, as we’ll be able to get the groomers out on the course sooner. Our base is quite porous right now, so the rain will be absorbed in the snow pack. Cold nights after Wednesday will help freeze things up so we don’t continue to lose base integrity and are able to groom a bit. We will close the Trails Center on Wednesday to reduce damage to the trails by use. Average base depth is 4-9” currently. Trail condition updates will be posted on the Rangeley Lakes Trails Center website and on Nordic Pulse.
Sounds like very nice conditions and it should hold up well. Secure your spot today for a great weekend adventure! Registration link HERE.
