http://facilities.alaska.edu/uaf/ncampus/ncfeedback.cfm Let us know what you think! http://facilities.alaska.edu/images/ncampus/ncr.gif http://facilities.alaska.edu/uaf/ncampus/index.html http://facilities.alaska.edu/uaf/ncampus/ncfeedback.cfm If you have time, would it be possible to pack a trail out to the rifle range? Just up and down with the snowmachine would be fine. Thanks BJ http://facilities.alaska.edu/uaf/ncampus/ncfeedback.cfm Regarding #433, I just try to keep the main, narrow path workable. Sometimes just shuffling feet can help break through a set-up layer. Having the side slope is not bad for shovelling, as the stuff can mostly go downhill a bit. The established trail is at or becomes somewhat less of a side angle, but it can be a challenge. It's easier at colder temperatures, and easy to maintain in a low snow year, but here's hoping that at least the latter condition doesn't prevail too much of this season. http://facilities.alaska.edu/uaf/ncampus/ncfeedback.cfm Ken (#431) nailed the deeper problem. The canted section of trail is a real challenge, at least on a bike. I like his suggestion of shovel maintenance by users. I would happily contribute to this effort. However I am not entirely clear *how* to keep up the trail. I'll take any pointers. Is it just a matter of trying to compensate for the tilt along the canted sections? http://facilities.alaska.edu/uaf/ncampus/ncfeedback.cfm I will be packing the commuter trail with the snowmachine regularly. It has been done this morning http://facilities.alaska.edu/uaf/ncampus/ncfeedback.cfm Regarding #427, I still maintain that the commuter trail is made much tougher for biking by the groomer. It's great for skiing, but can't support feet or bike tires so we end up with a trail of craters. #430 suggests running the sno-go on it, and maybe that might help, but I think some amount of shoveling is also needed. My feeling is that the trail gets a lot of use, and the users can help maintain it by regular traffic and shovels when needed. I haven't been of much help recently, but eventually will do what's necessary to make it ridable. (To be clear, this is all regarding the "slanted" horizontal section above the farm.)