Well, that didn't last long. The wind on Friday blew a lot of branches and needles on the trails and the trails are pretty icy. It would be best to use wide skis with metal edges.

(Aaron Kania)

This is as good as it gets! Since we last groomed a week ago, the snow has packed nicely and we got about 4 inches of new heavy snow. This should set up nicely. All trails are double wide with tracks set and a small skate lane between them. Take advantage of a beautiful weekend. See you out there.

(Aaron Kania)

Finished grooming all trails today. Double tracks set. Enjoy! Both parking lots are plowed. Really nice base and 10 feet wide.

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(Aaron Kania)

We got about a foot of snow. Heavy and wet on the bottom. Light and fluffy on top. The machine was really pushing to pack the trails. Got the Tower Link, Howard Loop and Pine Ridge completed with a first pass and set tracks. It is pretty magical out there. Howard Wagoner parking lot not plowed yet. Lamppa lot is open.

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(Aaron Kania)

Trying to double track the primary trails. 10 feet wide. 6 feet between tracks. Volunteers have been busy trying to clear branches and whips. Base is good. Freezing temps at night allow for fantastic conditions.

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(Aaron Kania)

I skied a firm track covered by 1 to 2 inches of powder. The downhill sections possessed that light floating sensation from a good powder day. It was perfect. As I was leaving, the groomer came and improved the perfection throughout the whole system.

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(Michael Wilke)

Excellent conditions, it was a bit chilly though no wind in the pines. Tracks are set and trails are wide. The lights are working and the lighted loop is in good condition.

(Aaron Kania)

Finally! We have enough snow and an excellent base. The trails are ready for the weekend. Tracks have been set.

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(Aaron Kania)

The trails have not been groomed since Sunday's snowstorm. Trails West of the highway self groomed by what looks like a handful of people. East of the highway I broke trail on the Golden Eagle Loop but not any of the other trails. Was surprisingly fast. Can definitely use your good skis.

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(Mark Peil)

We got about 4 inches of new snow over the last 72 hours. All trails are groomed and tracks set on about 50 percent of trails. We could definitely use more snow. B skis is very conservative. You could bring both and decide when you get there. Enjoy.

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(Aaron Kania)