Despite the rain that is pelting down today, December has been a good month for cross-country skiing. The lake effect snows have been a little subdued so far this year. However, a couple of widespread snow events in the southern half of the state have produced skiable snows. Last week was a great week for skiing. Many past winters in Pennsylvania did not start until after the New Year. Judging by the large number of skiers in SGL 176, I know State College skiers enjoyed the bonus. Changes are being made to the crosscountryskipa.com website. You will find an improved layout. Look for a change in the home page and trails section soon. Work on the site should make it easier for visitors to get the information needed to plan trips. I hope you are finding the site useful and easy to use. HP