Rookie from UT

[utrink]

Not sure if a rink would survive in Utah but started with the old stomp and flood method. Then I found this site and was introduced to using a liner. That will be for next year, already started plan. The stomp method made it so I could only have a small 15x 20 rink and it is a lot of work to maintain.

[Joe]

Welcome! Yeah, we're mostly a liner crowd, although Kevmac cut his teeth on the stomp method. Let us know what questions you have as you proceed, we'll be here to help!

[kevmac]

Yes indeed, the first several years of my rink were of the packed snow variety. A lot of work and a lot of nights spent up until 3AM or 4AM when it was cold enough to make ice. To this day, I still catch myself wanting to flood when it's -20'C just to build up a significant base so that it will last longer into the season.

Best suggestion for the packed snow rinks out there: patience. That and when you are making your base, shape and soak your snow banks to make a nice bowl that will hold your water and allow it to freeze.

Let me know if you have any other questions.