Solid base and recently groomed. Classic trails were remarkably clean of leaves even with todays stiff breeze. Skate track was not icy and was navagible up steepest inclines. Saw a barred owl indicating spring is not far off. Really well maintained trail - kudos to the groomers!

(Kim Weber)

Skating deck groomed today, track is in good shape with fresh snow and very little debris. Go out and have fun.

(Barry Tulkki)

Trails are fully groomed this evening (track and skate Lane). The 2-3 inches of snow we received today really helped. Be sure to enjoy the ski trail, snow shoe trail and the lights. Have fun.

(Greg Hoelscher)

Late afternoon skate ski. The trails are much improved after having been rutted-up after the recent thaw and there is now a firm and fairly smooth deck underneath. Trails had received about an inch of new powder overnight which was wind-blown in some sections and drifted on others. Lots of debris from recent winds. Cold, wind-blown snow made for slower conditions but still worth getting out there.

(Jim Kelley)

Skate lane has been groomed. Track is still deep. Leaves and bark still litter the course. Should be good skiing.

(Greg Hoelscher)

6 PM 25 degrees F. Warmer temperatures brought softer conditions than yesterday. Skate lane was pretty soft which kept you on your toes when your skis sunk into the snow. Poles with larger baskets (i.e. non-race baskets) would work best in these conditions. The classical tracks look great but again, pole plants punch through the snow. Still a winter wonderland and worth the drive.

(Jim Kelley)

5 PM temp 19 F. As mentioned in previous reports for Balsam the trails have all been groomed for skate and classical. However, the skate lane is still a little soft and gives away occasionally. Pole plants sometimes push down through the snow as well. Classical tracks look great. Still great skiing though and as I've been telling people in the parking lot, "it's better than dirt".

(Jim Kelley)

There is plenty of snow now. Trails are groomed, track and skate lane. With all the snow we received, the trail will be somewhat soft. The warm weather coming should help it settle. Plan to groom again after the warm weather. Have fun.

(Greg Hoelscher)

Trails were being groomed at noon today, they were making several passes Snow is soft and slow. No classical tracks yet. I skied most trails.

(Lori Rowin)

Classic skied entire trail system. Hats off to Greg the groomer - solid track and fast. Just a few scattered bare spots but otherwise tracks in good shape. Skate deck also was firm relatively flat and in good shape. With the warmer weather felt like late March skiing!

(Duane Lee)