Classic tracks are silky smooth. "Cheap Blue" gave confident kick and glorious glide! The skate lane looked a bit soft - understandable with the new, dry snow. Should firm up nicely for a great week of skiing.

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(Tom Rulseh)

Groomed 4-6" of new snow this morning. The entire trail is open - about five miles. Skating lane and classical track should be outstanding after it's had a chance to set-up. Enjoy!

(Jon Willman)

Groomed 2" of fresh, dry powder. Skate lane firmed up quickly. Set tracks on full length of trail with generally very good results. Watch for thin spots under dense conifers. Encountered several very enthusiastic and appreciative skiers. The predicted cold temps should maintain good conditions through the rest of the week.

(Tom Rulseh)

Rolled and combed but no tracks set. Fresh corduroy over a 3" base. If Sunday's forecast comes true we may be able to set tracks on Monday.

(Tom Rulseh)

Thin coverage but skiable. My kick zone was occasionally lifting the entire base, leaving exposed ground. Otherwise no problem with decent glide. The cooler temps and drier conditions should help. We need another 3 to 4 inches of good snow before any grooming is attempted.

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(Tom Rulseh)

Conditions: Not too bad for early season. Rolled and combed 3" of wet, packy snow late Wednesday afternoon. Some thin spots under conifers.
Very skiable on your "B" skis but watch for thin spots under dense conifers. No tracks set. Should be a decent base if temps don't rise.

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(Tom Rulseh)