Conditions are fantastic right now, snow is firmer than yesterday and should be great for a ski. Tracks are solid and deep through the system, there are some sections on the upper loop where they get close to the base, but does not go through. Get it while it's good!

(Erik Blow)

The drought is over! 4+ fluffy inches of snow have given the trails a much needed face lift! Things haven't looked better this season, if you haven't been out yet now is the time to do it. Things will be a little soft, but there's plenty of support underneath so skiing should be a dream.

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(Erik Blow)

Stadium and classic tracks on the lower 1k have been reset and groomed after a successful CXC kidski program yesterday. The rest of the system is still in good shape, but we're holding off for possible snow overnight into Tuesday to refresh the rest of the system. The "styrofoam snow" we've been experiencing needs some moisture replenishment and a little warmth to bring everything back to beautiful conditions! It's a beautiful morning to get out and ski!

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(Erik Blow)

More fast, hard snow today. Skate deck is perfect on the lower 1k loop, and there is a patch of dirt to look out for on the upper loop just above the valve house. Otherwise great snow! Classic tracks are good through the lower loop, a little shallow on the upper loops due to the thin coverage in spots.

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(Erik Blow)

Cold temps mean cold, fast snow (if you waxed right)! Reached -5F this morning and when snow gets that cold it tends to behave like set concrete. Thankfully, we were able to get everything filled up and reset without much issue, and the tracks and skate deck are perfectly solid for a great ski.

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(Erik Blow)

Warm temps this morning with some freezing rain is never a desired sight, but the trails have held up to the weather thus far. The skate deck can be a little icy in some spots but overall has a medium firmness to it, plenty of support but a little give as well. Classic tracks are solid, a good klister would most likely be your friend today! Snow overall is in great shape on the main 1k loop, and our outer loops are in good condition with some dirty patches and ice coming through. A fresh snow would definitely bring the upper trails some rejuvenation!

(Erik Blow)

Things have warmed up quite a bit from earlier this week, but that doesn't mean conditions have suffered! Tracks have set up quite well and the skate deck is firm with just a little give. Tracks are set through the system, but the quality does vary on the upper loops. There are some stretches with no tracks due to ice issues underneath the snow surface.

(Erik Blow)

Conditions are coming back after our rain event, with very firm skate decks after two nights of below zero weather and the classic tracks are coming back into form with a little warmer temp to allow some moisture into the snow again. Classic tracks have been set in the upper loops, though the quality is variable. There are some sections with nice deep tracks but they do get shallow in areas with ice underneath and low snow coverage. The upper loops are in decent condition, but there is some debris and dirt in a few places and some ice floes to watch for.

(Erik Blow)

We have survived the rain, thaw and freeze of the past couple days and are happy to say that the core 1k loop is still in great condition. The upper loops have some large ice floes and dirt showing through, so travel up there is not highly recommended. This morning, the stadium area will be tracked and the system will have a fresh till, but plans are to do some leveling and beautification work through the trails with our big machines. Expect periodic closures of some areas if you do come out today; the trails will be even better once we're done.

(Erik Blow)

Looks like the snow that was predicted for the overnight turned into sleet and ice instead. Everything is covered in a good crust this morning with a heavy mist/fog lingering about. We will not be opening our trails today due to the unsafe conditions from this storm, but do hope to get some work done this afternoon/evening to bust up the ice and get everything back up and operational for tomorrow.

(Erik Blow)