Surprisingly good conditions. A compact base of crusty snow and ice with fresh snow on top. The skate lane was rutted in places from a skier who used the trail when it was too warm. In a few areas, the edges of the trail are down to the limestone covered with a dusting of snow, so caution is advised. A skied-in classic track can be found in most places. Conditions seemed better on the north end.

(Jonathon Rulseh)

Rolled and combed about 3" of very dry, powdery snow. Coverage is complete but quite thin. No tracks set. We'll need at least 4" of fairly dense snow before tracks can be set.

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(Tom Rulseh)

Fair, very early season conditions. Started on west end with skied in track for about 2 kg and I finished it to the bridge. The trail has 2-4 inches on snow on crushed rock base with lots of hikers footprints and few pesky oak leaves. Most of the trail has adequate coverage, there are bare spots here and there, but very skiable. Kick and Glide - I love that feeling, was a treat in be skiing this early in November.

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(Greg Dahl)