We spent three days over XMas in the BHills. Rode mostly back country with some trail miles as well. Back country report from my view.
XMas Eve: 12"-18" base with a slight crust in the open areas, sugary in the trees. Land mines still in play, but great riding in open meadows that are stump free. Overall great riding day, esp for this early in season. Some of my fav bunny trails had tree downs yet :-( We found many miles of untracked playgrounds south and east of Trailshead. Base is beginning to establish!
XMas Day: Bitter cold and sleet. Goggles were iced over every mile or so of riding. 5 of us rode to Trailshead from Deer Mtn cabin for lunch. Lunch was great! Cold, cold day with wind chill temp around 0. Groomers were not out. Imagine had holiday off.
Monday 12/26: Snowed 8-10" of fresh for Monday morn. Perfect day for riding. Found plenty of off trail with over bumper deep....Fun fun day with not a lot of traffic (Yet).
Heading out again this weekend!