Classic track was set on Ozawindib trail, Deer park Trail, headwaters Bike Trail and others. Good ski conditions.

(Jen Cannell)

The grooming was beautiful where it had been done, but not all trails were open. We took the Ozawindib Trail south from the Douglas Lodge, thinking we'd loop around to the west and back on the DeSoto Trail. But the grooming ended at the Red Pine trail, which cuts east to the South Entrance, which we had been told was not tracked for classic (or if it was, tracks were likely blown in). So we back tracked to the Oross Over trail and returned on the Deer Park Trail. The Cross Over Trail was perfect, but the Deer Park trail had not been regroomed since the most recent snow, so we had to cut our own tracks. That was a good way to see and appreciate an abundance of animal tracks though! The wildlife seems to prefer packed trails too! I had wanted to take the Ozawindib Trail because I hadn't done it since I was a mere beginner, when I had thought it was too difficult, and wanted to see if my opinion of it had changed now that I'm a better skier. It hasn't. I wish I had stuck to the bike trail north from the visitor center, where I can ski with more confidence.

(Lois Braun)

Pristine conditions (freshly groomed ) on the Southern Entrance Trail. Good to excellent conditions on the Headwaters Trail. Afton Heights Trail in the woods is definitely worth a try. Use extreme caution on the Ozawindib Trail. Enjoy!

(István Gombocz)

Headlamp evening ski in tracks, under a starlight sky. Classic tracks are firm, and double tracks are set. Embracing Minnesota winters and people.

(Lisa Martin)