From the FasterSkier archive — posts syndicated from athletes’ and coaches’ own blogs between 2004 and 2012, kept online as published. Current coverage is at fasterskier.com.

Skiing in the Methow Valley

Plenty of snow at the Methow Valley’s Washington Pass. 
Skiing on Rode Super Blue.  Snow falling…

I was caught in the act:  applying grip wax in falling snow in a parking lot.    Good conditions for classic skiing; skating is a little soft but not too bad.      Using good skis?   You bet!

Monday Update:    Washington DOT is closing Washington Pass today.    30 inches of snow there now, and another foot expected today.     There should be grooming closer to town…