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Apr 28

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We are pleased to announce that Lora Smith, long-time MTF staffer, avid trail runner, mountain biker, cross-country skier and 18-year Park City resident, has been chosen to lead Mountain Trails Foundation. Smith states, "I am honored to have this opportunity... it's going to be a great ride!”

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Apr 27

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Tuesday trail conditions update:

MUD! That’s the theme today and likely most of tomorrow. Closures are up in the spots we can reach, please stay off the trails until further notice!

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Apr 20

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That’s a wrap on the grooming season for MTF! Thanks to everyone for another stellar, and challenging winter. Bonanza Flats was a hit and we can’t wait to get back at it next winter. See you all on dirt!

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Apr 14

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Apr 1

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It is with great excitement that we make this momentous announcement today. After years of planning and designing, construction of our first ever purpose built EXTREME double black downhill bike only trail is set to begin this June! We are thrilled to be partnering with ourselves on this monumental and game changing project. The new trail will intersect with Armstrong Trail multiple times, so we are also announcing today the permanent closure of Armstrong Trail also beginning in June. New trail set to open in August! #trailbuilding #moreberms #didwefoolyou #aprilfools

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Mar 27

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Goooood morning Park City, here’s your fine looking Saturday trail report for this 27th day of March!

First, the GOOD....Nick is up in Bonanza right now giving the Nordic a full refresh with classic track, he reports conditions of epic proportions so go get after it!

Bonanza Flat fat bike trails are also looking and feeling mighty fine. We hit everything late yesterday hoping it wouldn’t see any traffic and would get some good setup time overnight, and it seems our prayers were answered. Some very minimal drifting overnight in spots but a dawn patrol rider is reporting it’s all rolling nicely. Enjoy!

Now, for the BAD...the sun is shining and the temps are rising, fast. We’ve ended grooming operations in Round Valley and have commenced with winter cleanup, pulling markers and changing out signage. You may have noticed Slicky the bear has emerged from hibernation to let you all know that things are getting EXTREMELY MUDDY out there...he’s not kidding! Take heed to his warnings and steer clear of any significant mud, which during these next couple days of sunshine and warmth will be pretty much all of Round Valley. Maybe rethink your trail plans for the weekend if you’re not planning on a sunrise walk/run, we have a very extensive paved trail network that’s perfect for a mud season alternative!

We look to be jumping back into a wintery weather pattern to start the week but doesn’t seem to last very long...could be pushing 65 up here by next weekend! Spring has sprung and I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t excited for it 🤷🏻‍♂️

Have a great weekend!

Vandy

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Mar 26

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Quick and dirty grooming report 3/26/21

No grooming in RV today. There is a little bit of fresh snow out here but not enough for us to be able to connect to the inner valley.

We will not be grooming Bonanza until later today when the weather clears. I think we are going to do the single track as late as possible today so it can set up nicely for tomorrow. Please Please Please do not bring your fat bike on the single track in Bonanza today. Let us get the track set up today so that we can all enjoy so good trail this weekend.

Nick

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Mar 24

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Grooming report 3/24/21:

Round Valleys clock may have been set back with that last storm but time is ticking again. With a high of 40 today it could very well be the second last day of grooming out there. The Quinn’s area is in pretty rough shape. Fast pitch and yellow brick road are no longer skiable as you wrap around the south side. If you are starting at Quinn’s today get on Hat Trick right out of the gate then take Fast Pitch toward Matt’s and get to the inner valley as quickly as possible. Matt’s and the inner valley have a few bare spots here and there but should be skiing good today. Don’t let my photos scare you away today plenty of good skiing for now.

Vandy is working in the cat up in Bonanza as we speak. Track should be firm and skiing fast today. He will be working on widening out the track a little and getting classic reset. If you are heading up their please ski with extra caution and keep an eye and ear out for the cat on the Empire Pass Connector. He has a good bit of blade work to do there as well that will require and extra pass or two.

Single track is a little drifted in this morning and I will be heading up shortly to clean it up. Should be nice and firm under those drifts.

As always pack in pack out up there. Keep your furry friends on leash and yield to all traffic on the road.

Should be another beautiful day see you on the trails.

Nick

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Mar 19

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Get on up!
Get on up!
Check out the scene, like a skiing machine!

Grooming report 3/19/21

Late start for The Trail Dawgz this morning after a double encore at last nights gig. I guess I missed the memo about groomer appreciation day today. Lots of stoked skiers and rider up here this morning. Shout out to Walt (I think that’s was his name, it was very windy up there) for the beer money and many thanks! Not gonna lie you guys make most days feel like groomer appreciation day.

Gonna be a lovely day up here again the sun is out and there is fresh cord everywhere. Single pass on the full course again this morning but it’s rocking and rolling for ya. Single track still looks great from what I saw. If you are out on it today let me know if you see otherwise.

Friendly reminder please keep your dogs on leash at all times especially on the road. Pick up your dogs poo too, I passed quite a few turds on the track today. Lastly yield to all vehicles on the guard road.

Unsure what the weekends grooming schedule will look like with the storm coming in tomorrow but check back in with us for the latest and greatest.

That’s it, that’s all from 9,000 ft. Off to Round Valley for the rest of the day. Guessing conditions down there are pretty similar to yesterday with just a little bit less snow. Stay tuned

The Trail Dawgz

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Mar 18

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Grooming report 3/18/21

For those wondering yes I remembered my sunglasses today...

Anyway enough about me that’s not what you are here for. Or is it?

We had a light dusting in Bonanza this morning and the course is looks great again. The cat said 39 degrees when I jumped out but there is a slight breeze up at the pass right now so I am not buying it. I only did one pass on the Nordic and did not reset yesterdays Classic. In case you haven’t been up here recently we have been setting classic on the Empire Pass connector as well so you can slide those skies across every square inch of the track.

Single track looks great again. Get out there early before it gets warm.

The single track in RV is still closed. There are few sections of south facing trail that are starting to dry but most of the trails are a combo of snow,icy, and mud. Again get out early if possible! I am headed to RV now and will poke around a little more.

Nick

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Mar 17

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Better late than never right?Busy Morning sorry for the delay! Bonanza grooming report 3/17/21

Happy St. Patrick’s day everyone. Things are looks pretty sweet in Bonanza this morning. 30 degrees up here and nothing but sunshine! Perfect day to forget your sunglasses...If your coming up here early bring an extra pair for me.

I am in the cat right now working on the Nordic. Moving a little slower than I would like because the track is very firm but it is grooming out ohhhhhh sooooo fine.

The single track that I have passed so far looks perfect. Get out here early because things will likely soften up throughout the day. If I see areas that are looking soft or rutted you will probably see me out there with the blaster smoothing things out.

That’s it for now as I am a Lone Ranger the next few days soooo back to pushing snow and laying cord.

See y’all at 9000 ft!

**1:52 update**

I have been back down low for a few hours now. I ended up leaving the single track alone today. Looked like Chase was able to smooth out most of the ruts that people made behind him and everyone kept off the trails in the afternoon so for that we thank you.

WAIT! What about Round Valley? In case you missed our posts from earlier in the week we are done grooming RV we are no longer able to connect and of the Nordic. If you are wondering what a lot of it looks like check the photo below. Lots of mud, a little snow, and some ice in there too. If you are gonna get out best to do it early! Be patient because dry tails are coming to a trailhead near you.

Nick

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Mar 15

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Barring a miracle, Round Valley has used up the last of its 9 lives. The season was short but sweet! Thanks for the positive vibes and we’ll see you up top in Bonanza.

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Mar 13

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Grooming report 3/13/21:

Round Valley got another light dusting last night which was just enough to cover up all the ice and allow Vandy and I to lay down some great cord. Everything was groomed this morning except for Silver Quinn which is likely done for the season. Vandy even made it up to Hanscoms and says in would be groomers choice but coming back down Barrel Roll will definitely be a little spicy. There are multiple bare spots on the upper section so ski with caution!!!

Otherwise everything was looking pretty good. Skiing out the Quinn's and Highland Trail Head will be a little interesting again. Coverage is low on Fast Pitch and Yellow Brick Road out of Quinn's. We recommend taking and immediate right on to Hat Trick. RV Express off of Silver Quinn also has a few sections with very little snow. Make your way to the inner valley for the best conditions and check out our interactive map below to find the best skiing today.

Chase is up in Bonanza as we speak. He is reporting 4-5 inches over night with low visibility and it just started snowing again up there. He did set classic on the full course but by the time you get up there it might be filled back in. He made a few passes on the fat bike loop as well but it is still not ridable. We will need a few more passes and some warm weather before it is up and running. In the mean time please be patient and stay off of it.

Use extra caution when traveling up the Guard road today. Please keep your dogs on leash and pick up after them. Yield to all traffic and respect other trail users.

Have a great day out there!

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Mar 11

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COVIDversary Trail Report for this 11th day of March, 2021:

One. Whole. Year. Wow, where has the time gone!? We hope you all have been able to find some solitude and peace out on our trails over this past year, everyone here at MTF owes this community a HUGE THANK YOU for all the support you've shown us during these unprecedented times, so THANK YOU!

Mother nature delivered us another fresh coating of snow overnight, and while the track is still very much on the thin side the new snow definitely breathed a little more life into it. Nick and I hit everything with the exception of Silver Quinn (melted back down to pavement), Barrel Roll and Hanscom's. I made a pass down RV Express out to the trash can at Silver Quinn which had previously been mostly dirt and rock, rocks are still prevalent but is skiable so use caution!

The singletrack took a huge hit during that warm spell we had and pretty much lost it's entire base. Our closures are still in place and we ask that you continue to use good judgement if venturing out, this means early morning or late evening usage only, temps are still climbing into the 40's during the day and the springtime sun angle throws a lot of heat this time of year so it's still a lot of mud once we get later into the day.

BONANZA FLATS! With the impending demise of our RV tracks, we have begun to re-establish our Bonanza offerings. The full nordic track got a cat groom with classic yesterday and we'll be headed up shortly to give it another groom. We began to track down (no pun intended) the singletrack which is no easy task. We will continue to pack down and track the fat bike route today but it won't see a groom until likely tomorrow, we hope to have it up and rolling for the weekend!

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Mar 10

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As things slow down in RV we are preparing Bonanza for your skiing and riding pleasure. The Nordic is back up and running and we are working on bringing the single track back to life. We will try to keep everyone updated on Facebook and Instagram daily so stay tuned. The Nordic track should be skiing great but there is no classic set yet. As for the single track PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not go up there to ride it yet! It is extremely soft and will not be worth the trip up yet. We will let you know when it’s ready be patient!

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Mar 2

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Feb 18

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Mountain Trails Foundation's executive director, Charlie Sturgis announces retirement saying, "“Being MTF’s Executive Director has been the honor of my life.” Board chair, Steve Perkins states, "We cannot thank Charlie enough. He has made Mountain Trails Foundation one of the most admired and loved organization in this magnificent corner of the world.” For details visit www.MountainTrails.org

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Feb 16

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Today's avalanche report is extreme. Skiers, hikers, snow-shoers, dog walkers STAY OFF AND OUT FROM UNDER SLOPES. Avalanches are certain today! Stay alive and KNOW BEFORE YOU GO by visiting https://utahavalanchecenter.org/forecast/salt-lake

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Jan 23

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Bonanza Flat Nordic and Fat Bike map, in case you were wondering...
#humanpowered #pctrails

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Jan 19

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Pack up the baby and grab the old lady Park City. Trail Report January 19th, 2021.

As we groomed out Bonanza, because that’s what we do. We have a few thoughts that I will now share with you.

The Nordic is lovely and the classic is set. If you make the trip up here you won’t be upset. Nicks on the controls laying cord down so fine, 9 out of 10 skiers would say it’s devine. The sun is spectacular, the sky is so clears. Be sure to bring sunscreen face, nose, and ears.

The fat bike is packed by the man Vandy van. If I wasn’t writing you guys I would lend him a hand. Round valley might be sloppy slippy slidey sla-roo. If you start making ruts, turn around, that’s what I would do.

Now remember to be kind to everyone you meet. Pick up your dogs poop and give him a treat. My phones almost dead and I’m all out of rhymes, if you don’t get on some trail today it would be quite a crime.

Chase n’ crew.

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Good morning Park City! Your trail report for this stellar looking Saturday, May 8th:

The cold front that blew in last night gave us some much needed moisture along with much cooler temps- it's a deceiving 41-degrees at 11am.

You'll find plenty of tacky hero dirt and brown pow on the lower elevation trails in Round Valley, Lost Prospector, Glenwild, etc. We're still a few weeks out from being snow/mud-free on the mid-elevation trails but it won't be long...

It's hard to believe that just 3 weeks ago we wrapped up grooming in Bonanza and now, with some of our seasonal guys returning to the team, we're down and digging once again.

We've got several, really cool projects lined up this summer along with our general maintenance program. If you come across any blowdowns or see any areas in need of a little trail-love, please let us know. Dropping a pin along with a photo is always super-helpful.

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