Skated the bulk of the trail system and found the skate deck to be near perfect. A few leaves on the trail in the woods, otherwise plenty of snow and the skate deck was firm. Classic tracks looked full depth. Only saw one other skier.

(Dan Campion)

Trails received 4-5" of fresh snow on top of a 1-2 " base. Trail was firming up quickly. Great skiing for this early!

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(Ben Popp, American Birkebeiner)

The Spooner area received about 4-5 inches of new snow today; earlier this afternoon, the seven kilometers of trails at College Street Park were groomed for skating and a classic track was set. The skate trails are level, provide good coverage, and are in very good shape. The classic track is deep and firm with a just a couple of thin spots, some windblown and washed out areas exist as well. A few kilometers of the trails will be lighted for the season until 9 pm each evening. In addition, stay warm after your ski as there is a brand new warming house built for Nordic skiers, hockey, and recreational skaters! Have fun!

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(David Martin)

The Spooner area received about five inches of snow this past Monday and Tuesday. After the snow, the trails at the College Street Park were groomed for skating. There wasn't enough snow to set a classic track. Since the time of the pictures, we have received another inch or two of new snow. The trails have some debris and are soft in areas. For early season, the trails are in good shape...enjoy!

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(David Martin)