Those venturing out Thursday to find trails akin to a frozen surface of the moon on any ungroomed surfaces after a warm rain and shot of very cold air are having a rough ride.
The snows have not disappointed and Shawn, the Snow Mountain Ranch groomer, has taken full advantage. The grooming for the Snow Mountain Ranch Skate Race on Saturday was excellent for over 100 racers in the 15K.
It was winter sports galore Saturday with ice fishing, ice carving, snowmobiling and dog sledding during the first day of Vallecito Winterfest.
Vallecito Winterfest was revived after a five-year lull .