Great conditions this afternoon, the temps and sun combined to soften the trail a bit, but great coverage and grooming overall. What a gem.

(Dan Mckissack)

Yesterday's two inches of shaped up quite nicely this morning although the warming temps are bound to soften things considerably. Hard to beat the early morning skiing if your schedule permits! Skate lane and classic tracks are near peak season condition.

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(Tom Rulseh)

Another half inch fell since yesterday's grooming so we refreshed the entire surface including skate lane and tracks. The cold, dry snow did not set up to perfection but should still provide very enjoyable skiing. Remember your sunscreen and dark glasses!

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(Tom Rulseh)

We arrived in the late morning just as the groomer was putting down a track. Coverage was great even under the conifers. The course was so new it was a little soft. If you have never been there do not be discouraged by the first 30 meters on the Three Lakes end, it is just a connector from parking to the trail.

(Alan Bates)

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)