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)

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)

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)

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)

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)