Chris Frielinghaus

Update and Director’s notes for Jan. 19 at Mendon Ponds

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Jan 142014
 

Right now the outlook for snow is virtually non existent. I have 4 courses (running) ready today white (beginner):                         1.7 km    6 controlsyellow-orange (intermediate):   3.3 km    7 controls Brown (short advanced):            4.1 km    7 (read more)

Empire State Games

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Jan 052014
 

Registration is now open for the 2014 Empire State Games Ski-O competition. The link is https://www.empirestatewintergames.com/athlete-registration. If you are thinking of reserving a room, act fast since the area books up quickly due to all of the athletes and family that participate and watch.

Meet Director Notes from Garnet Hill

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Jan 012014
 

  So much about putting on a ski-o meet is about hoping for the right weather and this one was just that.  Monday the day before was do or die day and the snow delivered.  An inch of wet snow froze and then was topped by a little powder.  Not really knowing what conditions to (read more)

12/30 Update

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Dec 302013
 

From Aims Coney: Garnet is GO!  Starts 10-12.  $20.  Could be a score-o format, so bring a watch.  Conditions improved greatly overnight. Some people may do well on waxless, however I will set the controls skating. Leave your very best race skis at home.

Update 12/29

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Dec 292013
 

Thanks to all of the rain-soaked competitors who braved the inclement weather at Lapland Lake for the first event of the season. All of the finishers held up much better than the maps did.  Thanks to Eric Hamiltonand the folks at Lapland for making this event possible. The snow cover on the trails at Garnet (read more)