Still fun and beautiful. Tracks pretty trampled in areas and got soft close to noon but good base and very doable.

(Chris Sigurdson)

Happy Birkie...In the past couple of snow falls, the Spooner area has receive about 18 inches of new snow. Volunteer groomer, Kevin Myers, reports that new tracks have been set out at the Beaver Brook Trails. There is plenty of coverage but with new snow it maybe soft in some areas. And remember to bring Fido as dogs are welcome to run along. Have fun!

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(David Martin)

The Beaver Brook Ski Trails were tracked for classic skiing Saturday. There is good coverage and the new tracks should provide very good skiing. Bundle up and enjoy!

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(David Martin)

Groomer Kevin Myers reports in that all of the Beaver Brook west side trails have been tracked and about 75% of the east side trails have been tracked. The Spooner area received about 4 inches of new snow and the trails are in very good condition.

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(David Martin)

Groomer Kevin Myers reports in that all of Beaver Brook West and 80% of the East Trail where groomed. The area received about 8 inches of new snow. There is still some equipment/logging trail issues with some ridges/groomer getting stuck pockets but it will groom better as the season progresses. Get out and enjoy the 15km classic and dog-friendly trail.

(David Martin)

After the Spooner area received about 4-5 inches of new snow on Sunday and Monday, the west side trails at Beaver Brook Wilderness Area were groomed Monday evening. There is good coverage and the tracks are firm. Have a good weekend!

(David Martin)

Volunteer groomer, Kevin Myers, reports in that the west side trails have been tracked and look very good at the Beaverbrook Wildlife Area. The maps and signs are up as well...bundle and have fun!

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(David Martin)

Skied north from the parking lot on Cranberry drive (east side). The trail was skied in. The trail crossed a few roads and didn't seem to continue on the other side of the road. Turned back after 1 mile because we were too cold to search for the trail. Some trail signs would be very helpful. (Photo is map of route I skied)

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(Mark Bushinski)

We skied the trails on the west side of the property late this afternoon. First time we had been here, nice trail system for classical skiing, especially for those who aren't fans of large steep hills. Beautiful trail circling Harrison Lake and through picturesque woods. Trails were in good condition, minimal debris on the trail and most of the trail had two classical tracks set, though there were a few sections with only a single track. The tracks were generally very good other than a few spots where the track was a little shallow. We were the only people on the property and it appeared as though only a couple people had skied the trails earlier in the day, so it seems like a great place to get out and enjoy the peace and quiet of nature.

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(Jeff Peterson)

4-5 inches of new snow, conditions, skied in classic trail. Due to hunter conflicts, we are unable to groom Beaverbrook Trails. We are told that we cannot groom until Jan. 7 after the hunting season is over. There appears to be plenty of snow and the trails are open to only backcountry skiers. Dogs are still allowed on the trails.

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(David Martin)