Prairie, lake hill and campground loops were decent. Down and up had some bare pavement in the classic tracks.

(Thomas Hudkins)

The Prairie Trail was is great shape for early season classic but the skate deck was soft and the corduroy was covered by the light snow last night. The blue portion which branches off and parallels the road was a bit beat up and melted soft on areas that ran over asphalt. The green trail through the campground was ok but poling into asphalt can be tough. The green trail through the oak woods had a bit more detritus and no real skate deck. For the first time in years we have very skiable snow in early December. Go!

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(Matt Hood)

Staff rolled and groomed Monday. All trails are groomed and tracks are set. Overall good conditions. Grooming plans: We plan to be touching up areas Tuesday.

(Joe Giesfeldt)

Things are good at LKSP! I skied the camping and Prairie loops ... about 12K total. Skate deck is well groomed, though the snow needs some more time to settle and become completely firm. Best start to a ski season ever! Not a slog at all. I did not classic but the tracks look solid for traditional skiers. I cannot vouch for the trails farther to the east as I did not venture beyond the camping and prairie loops. Happy skiing!

(Mike Jamison)