Trail Detail
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The Coulee Experimental Forest is about 3,000 acres of upland oak forests, experimental tree plantings, ridgetop open fields, rock outcroppings and a few small "goat" prairies on steep topography.Trail Reports
2022-2023 season
Friday, December 30, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-30 14:52:39
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Groomed the skate trails this morning. It's ok, but not great. There are a few thin spots, but overall there's still good coverage. The main issue is there are a lot of pine needles and oak leaves down. I did not set classic track.
(Kevin Schilling)
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Friday, December 30, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-30 14:38:42
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Bring ice skates for parking lot. B or rock skis recommended. Classic tracks were distant and not inviting, yet present like an ice luge; skating deck freshly rolled, but questionable after heat wave. Expect plenty of needles (pine) and acorns. Views remain magnificent. Not the best conditions, but sufferable for the devoted skier.
(Garret Schultz)
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Monday, December 26, 2022
Morning
posted: 2022-12-26 20:34:57
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Monday, December 19, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-12-19 23:29:31
Grooming [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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The west trail is groomed for skating and has a classic track set. The north and south loops and Beezley spur have classic track set. Conditions are good except in the conifer plantations where the snow is thin. The ridge trail has been rolled, but not groomed. The pine trail is still closed due to down trees.
(Kevin Schilling)
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Saturday, December 17, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-12-17 19:19:50
Firsthand: Classic [ Trails Open: Most, ]
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Skied North Loop on the way out and ridge trail on the way back, around 10K total. Groomers out and working to compress all of the new snow. Great for classic skiing, but the groomers need more time before skate skiing will be possible. Used rock skis as some twigs were present. Beautiful day!
(Matt Eide)
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Friday, December 16, 2022
Evening
posted: 2022-12-16 21:38:01
Grooming [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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The south loop was rolled and the west trail was partially rolled today. The heavy snow has brought down a lot of branches and has bent a lot of trees and shrubs into the trails. At the moment I'd only ski the Coulee if you're interested in doing backcountry. The work will continue tomorrow.
(Kevin Schilling)
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Friday, December 16, 2022
Afternoon
posted: 2022-12-16 14:30:23
Observation
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