Fabulous conditions for both skate and classical. Tracks are full and firm with just a bit of granular ice mixed in to the base for super glide. Green kicker was the ticket at 5 °F. Skate lane was crisp corduroy. Saw one skate skier enjoying the day and by the look of his tracks the surface was quite firm.

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(Tom Rulseh)

The skate lane was smoothed and freshly combed at noon today. Classic tracks are solid and fast so they did not get reset. Some occasional patches of leaf and pine needle debris but, overall, very good conditions.

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(Tom Rulseh)

Freshly groomed, fresh powder and absolutely no melting. Firm, fast tracks and nice looking skate lane. This well sheltered trail was amazingly comfortable despite near zero temps.

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(Tom Rulseh)

Groomed over maybe an inch of fine arctic snow mid morning with nice results. Skate lane and track are clean and crisp without a lot of windfall debris. Bundle up and enjoy skiing in the New Year!

(Patrick Willman)

A fresh dusting of snow helped with the otherwise cold weather limits on gliding. Solid tracks and a well traveled skate lane. Overall, very good conditions.

(Tom Rulseh)

Skate lane is firm, classic track is great too. Some tree debris but no dirtiest or rocks. A good start to winter!

(Jonathon Rulseh)

Two inches of fresh, dry snow groomed up quite well. Combed some crisp corduroy and reset the classic tracks.

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(Tom Rulseh)

Great snow, groomed well. Skate lane was fast and the classic track looked great. Remarkable early season skiing.

(Jon Willman)

Beautiful conditions! Nicely tracked. Skied to third bridge. Others out enjoying the trail as well who were skating.

(Patricia Radtke)

Refreshed the skate lane with crisp corduroy and reset tracks. Conditions are excellent for classic and skate skiing.

(Tom Rulseh)