After skating the Rib Lake system on Saturday afternoon I tackled the hillier sections of the Forest Springs trail system. Although the skate lane was a bit crunchy after the warm-up on Thursday, nowhere was it scary-icy, not even on the steep down hills of Rollercoaster, Skidder or Jammer. Rollercoaster is so much fun because of one steep downhill followed quickly by an uphill you can get up entirely on momentum from the down, followed by yet another plunge that throws your heart into your throat, just like a rollercoaster. Scott groomed the skate lane again on Sunday morning, which was enticing as we went by on the classic tracks. Thanks Scott!

(Lois Braun)

I groomed the skate lanes this morning; they were hard-packed and a bit beat up after a lot of use (by the local school 8th grade class) yesterday. Now I'll go out and ski. Everything is in excellent shape, including the tracks.

(Scott Everson)

New classic tracks set this morning, skate lanes done Wednesday. Excellent conditions on all 18km, including the trail that connects to the Rib Lake trails.

(Scott Everson)

Fantastic conditions, perfect grooming. CFS never disappoints. Whether you're local or have to travel to get here, you'll always be rewarded.

(Pete Wurl)

All 18km groomed this morning, including the connector to the Rib Lake Trails. Excellent condition. Rib Lake trail system is also in process of being groomed today.

(Scott Everson)

With 3" new snow, I groomed everything today. It took 3 passes with the Ginzu instead of the usual 2. It looks beautiful but is very soft. Should be excellent tomorrow and Friday (if you can handle the cold temps).

(Scott Everson)

After the 10" snowfall and multiple packing, then grooming passes (it was really soft today so I groomed again), the trails (skate and classic) are looking beautiful and have plenty of base to set good tracks everywhere. These trails connect to the Rib Lake trail system and Timms Hill; altogether maybe 70k with plenty of snow and lots of hills.

(Scott Everson)

We got about 10" of snow Monday; I rolled some of the easier trails this morning but Del will be out there on the LMC (our ski hill groomer) this afternoon. It will be Wednesday morning before the trails will be ready to ski - then I'm sure it will be excellent conditions!

(Scott Everson)

I groomed the skate lanes early this morning and put out signs for the Hinderbinder Race (Saturday morning race). The skate lanes and most of the tracks are in excellent condition. Its going to be a good race!
Anyone not racing Saturday should not plan to ski here until the afternoon. The Rib Lake trails are groomed and open to skiing all day Saturday.

(Scott Everson)

I am in process of grooming (all 18k) the trails today, stopping the knock snow off branches hanging into the trail (or clipping them off if necessary), so its taking much longer than usual. It will be very beautiful but soft today; will need an overnight of colder temps to firm up. Conditions should be excellent once I'm done and the tracks/skate lanes firm up.
Trails will be closed on Friday in preparation for the Hinderbinder Race here on Saturday morning. Should be a great day; you can still register for the race on Saturday morning.

(Scott Everson)