Re: Skiing in Ithaca?

Hi Gary,

Never heard of either of those names in this area.  We only just got
enough snow to ski on last night.  But it's been warm and the ground's
not frozen yet.  The problem is this:  down in town where you might be
able to ski on a golf course, there is less snow (and the ground's not
frozen yet).  Up in the hills there's more snow but there you need at
least some base to keep your skis above the rocks.

The good news is that the forecast has changed some today.  Yesterday
it had temps above freezing later in the week.  Now it looks like that
will only happen down in town on Thursday.  The other good news is the
forecast shows chances of snow most days this week.

So the short answer is: yes there's a chance of skiing here this
weekend.  Maybe on a golf course in town if they get a bit more snow
and some more good cold nights like tonight.  Otherwise maybe up in
the hills, but then you'll need to drive 10-15 miles at least.  These
lake effect snows are tricky.  It can sometimes snow a foot or more in
one place and 5 miles down the road only an inch or two.

Best bet:  check with me later in the week and I'll relay what trail
reports I pick up on the local skiing list.

-Mitch


On Tue, 2 Dec 2003, Gary Jacobson wrote:

> Isn't there a place called Norse or Viking, or something like that? Can't
> find it by searching.
> Any chance of skiing on snow there this weekend?
> Where might be the best place to ski close to town?
>
> Gary Jacobson
> Rosendale, NY