Conditions: Excellent skiing on well-groomed trails.
Love the single tracks set right in the woods.

(Lynn MacLean)

Conditions: About 5" of fresh snow in the past week should be a great boost for the trails through the big pines. 24-36" in the woods (don't step off the 8-12" base ;) ).
Grooming this afternoon! Temps becoming more normal and great skiing in the forecast.

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(Andy Fisher)

Conditions: 4" of new snow!
skied from the National Forest Lodge both Saturday and Sunday. 4" of new snow fell between Saturday night and Sunday, and everything was flocked white and stunning by 8am Sunday morning. Freshly groomed trails, it just does not get any better. Temps have dropped now, but still must ski trails. The lodge is a fantastic place to stay for the weekend and ski out the door to all levels of trails. Just go. You'll be repeat users, guaranteed.

(Jennifer Dietrich)

Conditions: Excellent! System just groomed today.
Winter wonderland out here! Some of the birches are forming full arches over the trails under the weight of the snow. The tracks are firm and deep.

(Alex Yudell)

Conditions: Wonderful skiing this afternoon on freshly groomed trails. Temps in the 20's today.
Fantastic crew at National Forest Lodge. Thanks for a wonderful winter experience!

(Judy Zimmer)

Conditions: Good! Slow because warm.
A beautiful day to visit one my favorite ski trails. The snow was quite soft so the going was slow. Clumps of heavy wet snow fell on our heads at times but that was rather refreshing given the warm temps. Excellent coverage on all the trails, which had been recently groomed and were skier-tracked after Friday snowfall.

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(Anne Flueckiger)

Conditions: Personally skied over half of the trails the past 2 days. Fresh 3" since the weekend and more to come tomorrow. With up to 30" in the woods and a 6-10" base, the trail is very flat and level side to side.
All I can say is "probably the best classic skiing in the northland!" But then I'm partial. Grooming Friday. Tracks should be set to perfection. Ski all weekend in the high 20s to low 30s. January? Hah!

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(Andy Fisher)

Conditions: Excellent, plenty of base left from the big snow and about an inch of freshies fell Saturday night.
The snow still has loft on the trail and makes for a forgiving surface and waxing easy. Much better than the snow (natural and man made) down round the TC. Every loop is a treat but the Flathorn loop was particularly gorgeous and rewarding with plenty of wildlife and exploding marshmallow fluff trees.

(Sara Brice)

Conditions: Excellent trails. Packed snow, well tracked. Lots of snow and more to come this week. Plenty of options for short or long runs.
If you haven't made it up to National Forest Lodge, it is a must this season. The skiing is exceptional, many options for ability. Accommodations and hospitality at the lodge are fantastic. No other experience like it out there.

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(Aimee Lefebvre)

Conditions: Beautiful trail conditions. Good base.
Perfect weekend at National Forest Lodge. Temperatures in the 20's. All trails are now open and tracked. Terrain is varied rolling hills and flat areas. Can ski many different areas of the trail system in a weekend.

(Sue Pratt)