Although one could make it all the way around the Crooked Tree Trail today on skis, it would be putting body and skis at risk, so the “First Skiable Snow Date” Contest remains open, although I am sure we will find a few cookies for Karin Aurel who picked today. If you are eager to get out and test your most worn out rock skis the Access Road in the wheel track is pretty good. The field at Beech Hill and the golf course would be fairly safe venues as well but might be better to wait until it really freezes up overnight tonight as there are still lots of wet spots(=sticky skis) around.