Snowmaking loops still holding up. Some dirt/debris mixed in ( esp. SW segment loop) "B" skis. Note: Saturday 9-Noon, the Loopy Loppet will use the full remaining course, including Storbakken Hill 9-10:30 ( after that, much of the hill may be mixed use, skiers/sledders).

(Mike Trantow)

Nice skating on the machine made trail today, nice track as well. There will be a race this Saturday morning from 9 to about noon. Grooming plans: There may be times next week where grooming may need to be suspended due to weather. Will try to stay in contact with the city and post as we know.

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(Jim Bennett)

The artificial snow loops are still looking good for snow depth, etc. Due to how much mud is around the trails (and on the walk from the parking lot), there is some mud/dirt on the skate deck, sadly. It also seems it hasn't been groomed for a few days, so the classic tracks look pretty rough/swept out especially.

(Amy Hocraffer)

I drove up from Iowa to find some snow and these man made trails were amazing! Thanks to all the people who make this happen. The skate skiing and classic skiing on the "made snow" routes was perfect.

(Jessica Tapper)

The artificial snow loops are in great shape considering the warm weather yesterday. Shallow classic tracks are present along most of the trails. Skate deck is firm and not too icy. Mid-20s with moderate wind was pleasant.

(Luke Cossette)

The artificial snow loops are in good condition, though getting a bit dirty from the windblown dust, sadly. The classic tracks were recently set but are a bit squiggly or missing around most corners, so watch out for that.

(Amy Hocraffer)

The artificial snow trails are all open and it looks like they must have been groomed yesterday based on the conditions. The falling and blowing snow have beat things up a little bit, but the classic tracks aren't filled in yet and it's better than the bare ground elsewhere! The trails are smooth, the groomer has done a good job getting things chopped up and smoothed out.

(Amy Hocraffer)

The artificial snow trails are open, clean, and well groomed, including the classic tracks. Very nice skiing! They must have been groomed mid-morning because I was the second person on the snow and it was pristine. The natural snow trails are so windblown that it is down to the grass, but you can currently ski right from the parking lot to the artificial track if you want.

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(Amy Hocraffer)

About as good as it gets today on the machine made loop: Solid and flat deck, full depth and firm track. Grooming equipment is back up and running after one new battery and non-gelled fuel today. Scheduling: there will be a high school race on Monday from 4 to 5:30 pm. There will be no classic tracks on the two - way sections on Monday.

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(Jim Bennett)

I classic skied around all of the trails and the track although it wasn't very deep was still good. It snowed while I was skiing. Skate trail looked like it was in good shape.

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(Pamela Peterson)