I was out Sunday (1/15) afternoon scouting the course for the Curly's snowshoe race. Here are a series of photos taken along the route. Obviously we need snow, at least 12-18". This is New England so anything can happen but long range forecasts aren't in our favor. 

looking toward start area

bridge before Vousberg intersection

looking up the Hawthorne trail

on the Hawthorne

heading toward the Shadow trail

top of Shadow (the record run)

on the way down the Shadow trail