What's going on at Cabin Creek?
We get it: the snow is falling, the grooming season is set to begin on Sunday, it's been a long wait since April and you can't wait to get back on the trails at Cabin Creek. We feel the same way! And this, my friends, is not what we want to see right now: What's this?? Well, Forterra is the land owner of the property at the north end of the road, from the four-way intersection to the Lake Kachess road, and they are logging. As soon as we heard about this activity, Rune tracked down a contact at Forterra and after many emails with them, consultation with Nick, and finally a phone call yesterday, here is what we know: Yes, they have a permit that runs until 12/31/2025 (not 2024), and their stated intention is to clear out diseased trees to "improve long-term forest health and resiliency and reduce fire risk." Hey, we're on board with that, but, um, why does it have to happen during ski season? In his conversations with Forterra, Rune found out several things. O...