The snow CRUST has formed and yesterday was day one of off track GREAT skiing. Existing tracks at Emerald Lake are quite hard and glazed. The track setter could not even make a dent into it–but John did manage to make a trail on the crust to the outside of the the LAKE LOOP only. Sweet for classical skiing and just go off track to ski skate. The Alluvial Fan is also GREAT to cruise through the trees—off track. Mid to late afternoon could be different though–you may sink through. The Connector and other trails are glazed , hard and fast also—-please use caution. Enjoy that sunshine and clear skies.