Lower Field Loop - The snowmaking on the lower field loop (warm-up loop) is complete and the new snow has been spread and groomed with the Piston Bully. This loop is in very good shape with tracks set and is ready to be skied on. Good Skis. Lighted Loop - The rest of the lighted loop was groomed with the ginzu overnight and should set up decent. It is a little chunky but still good coverage throughout. I tried to leave the shallow set of tracks that have been skied in on the outside part of the trail as best I could. B skis as there are a couple spots that looked a little thin or had a little grass starting to poke through. Upper Trails - Everything else off of the lighted loop was not groomed overnight. It is still open to skiing but has some rocks showing and more thin spots. Rock skis recommended.

(Collin Bergholz, Wisconsin DNR)

Trail closures: Snowmaking operations are planned for Wednesday night through Thursday night. It will be focused on the lower loop straight out from the Lapham Lodge and towards the snowmaking building and around that loop going back towards the Lodge. This small portion of trail will be closed for the next couple days as we make and then spread the snow, the rest of the ski trails remain open. As always, please use caution and give extra room to the snowmakers and groomers if you see them out on the trail.

(Collin Bergholz, Wisconsin DNR)

I had to be careful to keep my skis/edges out of the furrows. In places there multiple furrows, 8" wide, 4-5" deep, 3-4 feet apart, running the length of trail (not across). Most noticeable along Lupo Pond sections. That was quirky.

(Charlie Johnson)

Fair to good conditions for skate, less so for stride. Shallow base with an irregular surface, with some very good areas and some that are sketchy, especially in the pines. Only tracks are skier-made. Note that there is some rutting in the Start Hill from vehicles accessing the snowmaking well. Still, a great job by Park staff to pack and groom the trails, so get out here and enjoy it.

(John McCarthy)

The lighted loop was groomed late last night with the ginzu. The upper trails are starting to get a little thin so those were left as is. There were no tracks set as the snow is not quite deep enough.

(Collin Bergholz, Wisconsin DNR)

Good early conditions with the recent snow. Groomed but no classic tracks set given depth. Some exposed grass and debris but can generally be avoided.

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(Charles Brummitt)

All of the ski trails were groomed with the ginzu overnight. The skate deck should set up for pretty good conditions. No tracks were set yet.

(Collin Bergholz, Wisconsin DNR)

All trails rolled today. I skied the whole park. Only skier set tracks. A little slow on new natural snow. Not very firm yet.

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(Jason Tenge)

All of the ski trails were packed and rolled yesterday and overnight. Because of the temperatures, the compacted snow was not groomed with the ginzu and did not have tracks set. Grooming plans: Park staff will attempt to groom tonight.

(Collin Bergholz, Wisconsin DNR)

Lower loop was rolled, not fully groomed and tracks not set yet. Fair conditions for classic, soft and somewhat sticky in spots. Plenty of snow cover. Trail appeared better for skaters. Great to start the season today with natural snow!

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(Dave Loescher)