Trail Detail
Notes
Mixed forest and open field terrain varies from nearly level trails suitable for beginner skiers to hilly trails more suitable for intermediate/advanced skiers. The system has over 13K of skate only trails, over 11k of classic only trails with about 3k of shared trails. There is also 2.5 miles of signed snowshoe trails. There is a heated chalet with bathrooms located at the trailhead and a shelter with a fire ring located on the snowshoe trail.Trail Reports
2017-2018 season
Friday, January 12, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-01-12 16:04:24
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Bad news. Our groomer breakdown has proven to be much more serious than we thought. After work was done on it we thought we were good to go, but this afternoon as I went to take it out I didn't get away from the building before it blew something big--not sure what just yet. Our backup is a 1986 Ski-Doo single ski machine, and once I get a new battery for it tomorrow morning I hope to be out and grooming shortly thereafter. Crossing my fingers something doesn't go wrong with it. Very sorry we can't have things groomed with all the new snow we got Thursday, but we are trying our best to get things going tomorrow morning.
(Will Maines)
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Wednesday, January 3, 2018
Afternoon
posted: 2018-01-03 14:47:08
Grooming Secondhand [ Trails Open: All, ]
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We have a hiccup we're working around at Razorback. We just blew a water pump in our groomer and are awaiting the part to arrive. Not sure when it will be up and running. Skier numbers have been down because of the cold snap, but in talking to several who have been out in the past week it seems that conditions are fair to good. I had panned both skate and classic trails at least twice. Tracks were set at least once on all classic trails. Now with only an inch-and-a-half or so of powder on top of a rock hard base, skiers will probably find improved skate conditions and fairly good skied-in classic tracks. I do plan on getting out this weekend with an ancient Ski-Doo single ski snowmobile which will pull our old 5-foot Tidd Tech if the groomer is not ready to go. Sorry we can't do more, but we'll get back up to 100 percent quality as quickly as possible.
(Will Maines)
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Morning
posted: 2017-12-27 08:54:47
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Skied 7K of classic trails - Hairaiser through Wild Thing, just a few thin and bare spots. Had great kick, but not much glide, used Swix light blue wax. The cold was not a problem (-7F at start) - ski deliberately and keep moving and you will stay plenty warm.
(Ken Larsen)
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Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Afternoon
posted: 2017-12-20 16:50:47
Grooming [ Trails Open: All, ]
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I'm listing all loops as open, but be aware that Long Rider and Bruce's Roundabout are very poor. Unfortunately we had no choice but to take a Bobcat out there last weekend to move several large downed trees and repair some other damage. There is lots of stubble, dirt and leaves on some stretches. We also had to take the Bobcat on part of Wild Thing classic loop. Otherwise the packed trail is poor in some places, fair in others and even good for short stretches. If we get more snow I'll pack again, but otherwise I'd do more damage than good by going out again. Just have to play it by ear. The snowshoe loops are stomped and ready.
(Will Maines)
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Monday, December 18, 2017
Afternoon
posted: 2017-12-19 14:07:18
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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We skied Doug's Folly Monday. Most of the trail is tracked. Some thin spots, but generally good conditions for this early in the season.
(Jack Stellpflug)
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Thursday, December 14, 2017
Evening
posted: 2017-12-14 20:47:28
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Went out and groomed Shortcut and Hair Raiser for classic tonight; Ridge Trail, Will's Crossing and Roller Coaster on the skate side. Most of it is pretty darn good, but there are a few short pieces here and there where our mower did not cut as well as it should have this fall. On an inspection tour earlier this week I found trees down from heavy winds the week before on Long Rider, Bruce's Roundabout, Doug's Folly and Wild Thing. The Sayner-Star Lake Lions will have a work party this Saturday morning, and at that time we will clear the trees and I will finish grooming all loops. As for what skis to use; I wavered between rock and B skis. I'm pretty sure B skis would be okay--some stretches even would be fine for good skis--but I like to err on the conservative side.
(Will Maines)
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