Even the recent sun and springlike temperatures aren’t stopping die-hard skiers from making the most of lighter crowds and artificial snow on Tallinn’s trails.<\/p>\n
It’s nearly mid-March and daytime highs are already hitting the double digits, but trails in N\u00f5mme are still seeing a steady trickle of skiers.<\/p>\n
It’s busiest in the morning, right after the grooming tractor has finished its pass, though some skiers hit the trail later in the day.<\/p>\n
“I have a goal,” said skier Kuldar Pruus. “Nordenskj\u00f6ldloppet, a 220-kilometer ski marathon in Jokkmokk, is on March 28. I need to ski at least 1,000 kilometers to do that, and I have 100 left to go. Right now I’m doing around 15; might do 30 tomorrow.”<\/p>\n
The current snow provides an even smoother glide than fresh powder, although it does mean getting your feet wet. Still, Pruus is far from the only one out training.<\/p>\n
“It’s pretty enjoyable, and it’s also nice there are so few people out,” said Trevor, another young skier drawing out the end of the season.<\/p>\n
N\u00f5mme Snow Park will remain open through April 5, but the snow won’t last forever.<\/p>\n
“I think it’ll be gone by next Thursday,” Trevor acknowledged. “Then I’ll ride my bike.”<\/p>\n
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