East Side - Pilgrim Creek Sno-Park / Tri-Forest Snowmobile Trails

Yesterday, MSAC forecasters assisted with a Forest Service snowmobile class out at Pilgrim Creek Sno-Park. Believe it or not, snow is still holding out along the Tri-Forest Snowmobile Trails and access via Pilgrim Creek is good. The trails are snow covered, but barely in some areas. Active grooming operations have been taking place. Go get some wind in your face, take a run or walk on the firm snow in the morning, or skate ski on fresh groomers as snowmobile traffic has been light. The Deer Mountain side is free of snow past Pomeroy Creek. The Trout Creek and Ash Creek loops are groomed, as well as Military Pass. Average snow depth is 1-3.5 feet, depending on aspect. Southerly aspects are really starting to melt out. Rocks, stumps, trees and logs are beginning to show. Remember to take the Esperanza road if heading out there. The Pilgrim Creek road and Mud Creek crossing section is still closed. Snow surfaces are softening up by late morning to early afternoon. Smooth snow is hard to find. No signs of avalanche danger was observed.