Got another 5 inches of more fluffy than wet snow last night. Washburn was completely redone, new tracks and deck. If the temperatures stay low, it should set up nicely.

(Dennis Zielinski)

After the last two days of freezing rain, sleet, and snow the trails got a complete makeover this morning. The tracks were ripped up and new ones set, and as it cools this evening should firm up nicely. Along with the tracks the skates lanes were freshened, and they too will be solid.

(Dennis Zielinski)

Conditions were excellent this morning. The tracks are fast, a little icy(but not bad), and the skates lanes are firm. The groomers spent a lot of time on Friday p.m. getting the trail ready. They did a superb job, because the snow was not very cooperative.

(Dennis Zielinski)

Probably hard to prove, but I think this may be the overall, best trail system in the Midwest. Diverse, vertiginous, never boring. Conditions excellent, except for that little problem with the classic "short cut to Parking Lot" cut off, which does, unexpectedly. But stay on the trails, and you'll find depth, resilience, a great "deck," as one of the great groomers in this area, likes to call it.

(Bob Nussbaum)

The conditions at Washburn could not be any better. Classic tracks were firm, and smooth. They were rest on Friday and are in excellent shape. The skate desk was cleaned up this morning, and is solid, as well. It was a gorgeous morning/afternoon to be skiing at Washburn.

(Dennis Zielinski)

Some great grooming provided silky smooth tracks over terrific terrain. The perfect venue for a glorious green wax day!

(Tom Rulseh)

Excellent afternoon of striding at Washburn on my first visit there! The grooming was great and the variety of terrain was excellent. I suppose it was too cold for many skiers but was a little surprised at the small number of skiers out there.

(Scott Everson)

The skate deck refreshed today and was setting up nicely. Classic tracks are unchanged from yesterday and were holding their own.

(Dennis Zielinski)

Skied all the trails both Saturday and Sunday. The new snow and cold temps made for very slow conditions, but there's plenty of snow around. The trails were groomed Saturday evening, but another 1/2" fell after so Sunday morning was 1/2" - 1" of fluff on a moderately firm base. Conditions should be excellent after another grooming or two. Get out and enjoy!

(Oliver Pentinmaki)

Beautiful ski from perch lake this morning. Some freshly groomed, everything else groomed last night, leaving hard, smooth base covered by an inch of light powder. Perfect for a relaxed, quiet ski.

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(Mitchell Campbell)