Reset the tracks today. For the most part the tracks are in good shape, but two areas are less then desirable. Sections of the north loop have debris in the tracks. The stretch though the pines just off of the Hwy. K lot, the tracks are shallow.

(Dennis Zielinski)

The tracks have not been reset after the mixed rain/snow the past two days. My ski today was very fast and fun in the fresh snow with ice crust. The tracks were visible; the return trip in the skied in track worked well.

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(Sue Lietz)

After the meltdown on Wednesday our snow is dry and icy. The tracks were ripped up this morning and new tracks set. Tracks are a little ragged, but still, very skiable.

(Dennis Zielinski)

Perfect conditions today, super grip and glide. The trails were impeccably groomed. Lots of skiers out today.

(Pete Wurl)

This morning the trail was rolled and later new tracks were set. The snow was pretty fluffy, so be aware there could be a soft spot or two. Otherwise favorable skiing conditions exist.

(Dennis Zielinski)

Cassian had its tracks tore up today, and new tracks were set. The snow was not in the best condition, but the new tracks are very skiable.

(Dennis Zielinski)

Tracks were reset this morning. Coverage is good, but there are some oak leaves falling into the track on the north end.

(Dennis Zielisnki)

As of this morning the trail got approximately an inch of snow. A portion of the tracks especially on the North loop were icy as of Sunday. Once the new snow is skied into the tracks they should improve.

(Dennis Zielinski)

The Cassian Trail was near perfect this afternoon. I skied the northern two thirds of the trail (six of its nine miles length) from the North End Parking Lot down to Timber Lake Road and then back. This stretch has been very lightly skied (myself and one other skier--no other tracks). The tracks were virtually fresh but had a very slight hoar frost cover which made them very slightly icy crisp and fast. My skies both kicked well and had good glide. There were several (3 or four) places in the entire length of six miles where the track setter had bit down to dirt or (possibly) a rock. Avoid these and you can easily use your very best skis. This is only moderately rolling and generally easy trail and is very pleasant to ski. Enjoy it. I say three other skiers on the south end of this segment between Timber Lake Road and the Sheep Ranch Road road crossing.

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(Mark Nienstaedt)

This trail has been groomed since first snow in December. Wow! I had a short Friday ski just after the snowfall and they were already tracked and set in the very cold temps. Thanks RASTA for getting this system in shape and groomed!

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(Sue Lietz)