Guide Line for Trails

[Editor]

Hi All,

As you are aware on the other side of Snowtracks we have local area snowmobile trail reports. I started a guideline to use for reporting the conditions. Tell me what you think.

TRAIL CONDITION GRADING SYSTEM

FAIR
2 to 4 inch base
Many bare spots and surface flaws visible
Very little or no grooming taking place
Warm temperatures will cause immediate close down


GOOD
3 to 6 inch base
Some bare spots and surface flaws
Grooming is being done in moderation
Warm temperatures and/or poor snow consistency will reduce conditions rapidly


VERY GOOD
5 to 8 inch base
Majority of trails are filled and only minor flaws remaining
Consistent grooming is being done
Poor snow consistency and/or heavy traffic will cause heavier moguling and snow flaws


EXCELLENT
7 to 10+ inch base
All trails are filled and smooth
Consistent grooming is being done
Base in solid due to good snow consistency
Trails hold up very well during heavy traffic

Above conditions DO NOT take into account blowing/drifting snow, snow storms and/or excessive snowmobile traffic that occur during or immediately following scheduled grooming operations

Thanks
Bob

[one2race]

I think this is a great idea. The condition level summary's you have put together seem simple enough yet provide a good picture of what one could expect. I would suggest that you add the "heavy traffic will cause heavier moguling" to each of the levels, just as a CYA and true reality.

Thanks Bob

[kioti]

Very good descriptions I use very similar ones for our clubs trail conditions on our website. I agree with Bob on the moguling addition.

[pfuca]

I think that is a good job, most have ridden trails and they know from this what to expect above and beyond what you are reporting.