Warm weather has melted much of the snow we received from the weekend and earlier this week. While there is skiable snow, the ski base is very soft and thin with many sections of bare trail. Rock skis are recommended. Please use caution while continuing to use the trail for skiing.

(Andrew Straka)

After receiving several inches of snow this weekend, the trails at Zillmer are once again groomed and in good condition. All trails have been groomed with tracks set. While there are a few bare spots present the majority of the trails are in great shape with slightly soft conditions. Because of the soft base and occasional bare spots rock skis are recommended.

(Andrew Straka)

Sadly no one has groomed zillmer yet. Got there and some mushers were there with pile of dogs and two sleds getting ready to use the trail. I told them they would get a fine if caught and they decided to leave.

(Rose Krebsbach)

I was disappointed to see that the trails at Zillmer were not groomed this morning. There were some classic tracks from a few skiers who blazed a trail. I went to Greenbush.

(Tom Hauch)

The past few days we have had near 50-degree weather as well as on and off rain. As a result of this weather, the ski trails have had some significant deterioration. Currently the ski base is very thin and soft, presenting many areas of bare ground and icy conditions. I have removed all of the larger debris/ tree fall from the trail, as well as raked up a fair amount of smaller debris. That being said the trail is still fairly dirty. If you choose to come out and ski right now, please use caution when proceeding. Rock skis are recommended. With the current forecast trails are likely to deteriorate further over the next few days and I do not expect to be out grooming them further until conditions improve as doing so will likely only damage the remaining trails further.

(Andrew Straka)

The warm weather and rainfall over the last few days has led to some significant deterioration of the trails. While the trails are still technically skiable, they are currently very soft with some very thin and very icy areas. Trails also have quite a bit of debris on them. Rock skis are recommended. As always please utilize caution if you plan to ski the trails right now. Grooming plans: I will be out early Wednesday morning to begin revitalizing/cleaning up the trails.

(Andrew Straka)

I had a great day. I skied the yellow loop first, then after taking a break in the wonderful shelter I skied the red and brown loops. Near perfect conditions. A disturbing thing: When I was in the shelter looking out the window a guy with two young kids and two big dogs and a rifle slung over his shoulder starts walking the trails.

(Dale Glander)

Great ski today at Zillmer Red and Green loops twice. Great job of grooming. Thank you! Skate deck also looked in great condition. Get out and enjoy before the warm weather hits again.

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(Tim Rafalski)

My annual trip to Zillmer did not disappoint. Beautiful snow, freshly combed by the groomer. Soft and slow, but so am I. The downhills were fun but manageable. The brown trail had the best conditions I have ever seen for it. Often it has ice and debris from the pines...not today. A beautiful sunny day for a ski.

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(Jim Van Akkeren)

Friday evening/Saturday morning we received another 2-4" of fresh snowfall. All trails were groomed on Saturday morning with a fresh skate deck and new tracks set. The snow we received was extremely light and fluffy leaving the skate deck a little on the softer side, however, in excellent condition. With continued use and corporative weather, the trail should firm up nicely to make some wonderful skiing. Grooming plans: Conditions allowing the next time I will likely be out grooming will be early Tuesday morning. Until then, enjoy the trails and stay warm!

(Andrew Straka)