Rains on Sunday night into Monday combined with freezing night temps left a thick layer of ice throughout all of Greenbush which was followed by an inch of heavy snow. The flat area around the shelter, all ski trails and the inside bike/hike loops have solid ice topped with an inch of snow. No grooming (not enough snow most likely). I opted to run the inside bike/hike loops as skiing didn't look to be an option.

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(Debbie Werner)

Skied inner parts of purple, green, and red trails from the upper lot this morning. Trails had 3-4" of fluffy snow and they have not been rolled. While any morning on skis in the Northern Kettles is delightful, there is no density to the snow and the rocks will come up and grab you on the downhills. If you ski Greenbush, I would use rock skis and caution.

(Clark Reinke)

They did not groom the 4 inches of snow they received, most likely, because there was no base to speak of, just frozen ground. I skied the brown loop. It was ok for rock skis, would have done another lap or two, but it was a little hard on my "B skis.".

(Steve Hoppman)

Before the snow, the trails had a light dusting of snow that immediately disappeared under the skis. Tried the black but truly not skiable. However, I wanted to warn anyone heading over there today or tomorrow, the area near the shelter is covered in black ice. It is under the fluffy snow, and extremely dangerous. I went down very hard, and so did two others. It was not pretty. You can't see it, and it's unexpected under an area that is usually gravel and grass. Please use extreme caution near the shelter, it starts just inside the fence from the parking area. Hopefully the trails are going to set up for at least a few weeks of good skiing now!

(Erin Wichtoski)

One very thin spot at top back-end of purple. Other than that, really nice conditions. Skied just about everything between today and yesterday.

(Linda Adams)

A beauty of a blue-sky day at Greenbush.The half-inch we received a few days ago was rolled yesterday morning on inner loops and Brown Trail. Base is thin, but hanging in there. Lots of debris in pines. No classic track.

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(Clark Reinke)

The inch of snow received on Christmas Eve was rolled into the base this morning, throughout the whole system. Only 1-2" base with no classic track. I would still suggest rock skis and caution, but below zero temps and blue-sky made for a delightful ski through the Northern Kettles.

(Clark Reinke)

Greenbush received a little less than an inch of new snow yesterday. Conditions are a little better because of this but I would rate it as "fair" at best. Some of the uphills have a few rocks showing. I skated the brown, red and purple and didn't get too many scratches.

(Jim Hertel)

The 1/2" of snow made the trails surprisingly skiable for skating. Got out for a Christmas Day ski this afternoon, skied the brown, red and purple loops. Not enough snow to groom but the little bit of snow on top of the packed trail made for really nice rock skiing in the 1 degree temps. If you are willing to brave the cold, willing to ski on rock skis, and do not want to drive - absolutely worth the trip out to Greenbush.

(Brian Henriksen)

Just returned the trails and was pleasantly surprised. As said earlier, it's not for everyone but if you have to ski... Jeff rolled them earlier in the week and it really helped. Bring the crappiest pair of skis you own, classic is better than skating due to rocks.

(Michael McFadzen)