We classic skied the Forestry Center today. The snow is 100% connected. There is dirt showing through in 5% of the tracks except on a couple of hills where there is plenty of snow to ski on, but not where the tracks originally were. There is some debris, but not the ski stopping kind, mostly needles that are well into the tracks and a few pine cones here and there. It was windy too so we were surprised there wasn't more. About 5% of the tracks that are there have that "old snow icy" look to them so I'm assuming they will be dirt soon. There is plenty of snow on the sides of the tracks to ski on in the places where the tracks are showing dirt. It was a nice ski in a beautiful place. Kudos to the groomers who made multiple passes, in spots where there was no grooming there is no snow!

(Eve Graves)

We classic skied the Forestry center today and our timing was perfect. The classic tracks were just soft enough for gliding. 99% of the tracks are still there and where there is ground showing there is plenty of snow on both sides to get around them. There was a small bit of debris but it had melted into the tracks and was not an issue. The peacefulness of this place is always such a treat!

(Eve Graves)

I skied both the orange and pink trails in a figure 8 pattern for a total of 6.5 miles and had to step out of the tracks in several spots where the sun has burned through the snow and a couple of feces left in the tracks. Most of the damage is in the Nursery Rd and Kattmann Rd sections. Other than that, most of the trail was enjoyable fast crust that was fun to double pole.

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(Mark Hagen)

A great day for spring skiing! There were a several bare spots in the tracks but we were able to step around them. Snow was soft and getting softer in the sun. We skied the orange loop but the pink loop was tracked for classic skis as well.

(Seth Wynands)

One classic track machine set before the last bit of snow and now nicely skied in. No bare spots. Orange and red loop groomed... 4.5 km in total.

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(Sparky Stensaas)

Huge thank you to Mark and Chad for their amazing grooming! We were treated to perfect parallel tracks between the scenic tall snowy trees! Tracks were 99% debris free, great glide in the woods and when we hit the sunny spots it slowed a bit. Very beautiful place if you have yet to venture there I highly recommend it!

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(Eve Graves)

Just in from grooming and setting a track on both the orange and pink loop. Right now is our best conditions of this season. Enjoy it while you can!

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(Mark Hagen)

Excellent conditions for classic skiing. Freshly set tracks. Thank you for grooming after Cloquet received 17+ inches of snow. Enjoy! This afternoon's pristine conditions are subject to change as the mighty pines were dropping snow bombs and a few needles.

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(Julie Juntti)

Chad was out today and set a track on the inner (orange) loop. Come out and enjoy this nice late ski season.

(Mark Hagen)

The orange and pink loops are groomed and a classic track is set. No skate deck here. I think it turned out pretty good but not perfect.

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(Mark Hagen)