We still cannot chance driving the sled across Emerald Lake —to avoid the avalanche area. It is just too mild and slushy…and all the new snow we got recently is not helping the slush freeze up. The hardest part is getting the Ginzu Groomer across the lake — because it is super heavy and can easily get totally bogged down in this slush. Not a good situation. We have been told by Avalanche Control(early January) NOT to sled or groom the walking trail or ski trail under the danger zone and that is understandable! It leaves us no option right now… All we can say is– “Sorry the trails are such a mess at Emerald Lake”. We will not take a risk like that with our sled and driver! Hate to ask for Super Cold Weather—but that is what we need!
