Beautiful ski this afternoon, 36F degrees and partly cloudy. The trail had 100% firm coverage, even across the walking path. Some oak leaves and sticks, but we did our best to move them off the trail on our way around. Good glide and grip on no-wax skis. No set tracks but no ruts either, just a firm flat base.

(David Knight)

Enjoying the change to daylight savings time, getting out to ski at 6 pm with sun up still! Saw six other skiers out, a record for Irondale trail system. Great conditions, the skate deck was fast but not hardpacked and only a few hills had just a little glazing from the sun. Such a fantastic little trail system in the north metro, and great to see people out using it!

(Bruce Adelsman)

Trail groomed to perfection today by the Retired Guy! Even set classic track. Get out an enjoy!

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(Chris Torvi)

Got a grooming update from retired guy this morning! Trail YTS groomed this morning for your skiing pleasure! Skate skied this afternoon, it was awesome! Get out and enjoy before more snow falls!

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(Chris Torvi)

The 3km loop is in great shape. It's starting to get firmer with only a few pole plants breaking the skate deck. Fun, zippy ski in the sun.

(Ben Creagh)

As one would expect the trails are completely covered and in good condition. The classic tracks are set but a bit washed out after a weekend of skiing. The skate deck was nicely set and even. The section of trail on the fields directly behind the high school was even and good. There are two downsides 1) the lack of compacting of the deck. My right side pole would occasionally bottom out, 2) due to wind there were sections blown in, a small price to pay for terrific conditions.

(David King)

Skied late morning -- fantastic conditions, best ever! Skate lane was awesome, firm but soft enough for really nice pushoff and velvety glide. Classic tracks set throughout the trail system too. Such a gorgeous place to ski, and wonderful resource for the north metro! Thanks to the volunteers. Excited to come back and ski under their new lights!

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(Bruce Adelsman)

Retired guy groomed this morning! Pulled the YTS groomer and has trail in great shape. Track set - looks great! Should be a great weekend of skiing!

(Chris Torvi)

Trail crossings covered with snow - whole trail system rolled several times during snow this afternoon. Plan is to groom again Saturday morning - should be great!

(Chris Torvi)

The Irondale trails have 2 crossings of an asphalt trail. Usually the county lifts the plow blade on the two crossings. Both crossings were plowed to the asphalt today. We hope to have both crossings covered with snow later today - make them safe for skiing. Until they are covered please use care - probably need to take skis off to make crossings.

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(Chris Torvi)