A few more centimeters of snow has been the icing on the cake! Skiing is excellent.

Most trails have been groomed in the last few days.

World Cup 10-kilometre, Pierre Harvey, 7.5-km, Powerline, Dog, Copper Haul Road, Lower Valley and Sarah Steele outer loop were groomed in the last two days and are excellent for classic or skating. The overflow on Lower Valley at the McIntyre Creek crossing is skiable but use caution.

Copper to the Gravel Pits, Upper Valley, Selwyn's Loop, World Cup 5-km and the lit trails were groomed Monday and are excellent for classic or skating.

McIntyre Ascent and Descent were groomed last week. Very good for classic. Recommended for experienced skiers only. Take extra food and water and extra wind layers for the Descent. Always watch for snowmobiles on the Descent as it is a shared trail.

Skiers with dogs are asked to avoid the stadium area on Tuesday and Thursday between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Dogs must be on a leash in all signed areas and parking lots. Day pass or membership required to use Dog Trail.

Wax suggestions

Rode Green. If more grip needed, use Rode Blue.

Events and program information

Jackrabbit and Bunny program runs Sundays 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesdays 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursdays 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A new set of SnowFun sessions will begin on Jan. 27. Register at the Ski Base.

Toonie Time Trial Jan. 23 to 10, 15-km or 30-km skate race.

Air North Manager's Challenge Feb. 1 to 28. Registration begins Jan. 24.

Subway Ski S'Cool begins Feb. 1.

Marsh Lake Loppet entry forms available at the Ski Base, Icycle and Coast Mountain.

Northwestel Yukon Loppet entry forms available now.

Hours of operation

The Wax Room is open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lights are on Monday to Friday dusk until 9:30 p.m.

The Ski Base is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For updated trail conditions and event information call the ski club information line at 668-7742, sponsored by Northwestel or check the website www.xcskiwhitehorse.ca - website by elviowebdesign.com

Submitted by the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club.