We thoroughly enjoyed our ski at Whitefish Dunes. Big thank you to Rich Dirks for his fantastic grooming. Rich suggests that you may want to bring your rock skis but he is being modest. We thought the trails were excellent. Too bad the cold is stopping some people from enjoying them!

(Janelle Peotter)

Tried grooming in an inch of fresh snow with only moderate success. In open areas base is maybe 2" but under evergreens it's somewhat less. So in the thin areas track is shallow with a little debris mixed in but in open areas track is full depth and clean. Worst area is on the Red trail heading out of the Nature Center area. Trail conditions rated at fair but rock skis are recommended. We continue to be plagued by hikers and snowshoers who insist on using the ski trails. Skiers are invited to politely inform non-skiers that groomed ski trails are for skiers only.

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(Rich Dirks)

We got another 1 1/2" - 2" of wet snow Thursday night into Friday. Tracks are mostly full depth and skiing is great where there is snow and somewhat marginal where it is thin, but overall skiing is good to very good. Worst spot as always is the hemlock forest on the green trail. Should freeze up and stay sound through the freeze period. Hikers and snowshoers are back so, If encountered, skiers are invited to politely inform them that hiking and snowshoeing is not allowed on groomed ski trails. Thanks to Dick Wideman for grooming on Christmas weekend. Merry Christmas.

(Rich Dirks)

After 8" of snow Wednesday, the trails were groomed for the first time this season. The tracks are in very good condition. A few places are a little thin, but no rocks or roots. It was beautiful out there today.
A few changes this year: Old Baldy is closed until spring. The stairs are icy and treacherous. The trail that goes through the meadow is now part of the yellow loop. The hillier portion is groomed and is designated the "yellow spur". The red trail still is double groomed and begins as always by the nature center. It is a up and back with a connector segment to the yellow and green loops. Come out to enjoy the Park ski trails. The Black Trail is available for hiking and snowshoeing.

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(John Swanson)