They groomed this morning and the skate deck is great. A few spots with debris but all in all really good. The classic track has more debris and is glazed. The entire course was very skiable.

(Brian Wicklund)

General conditions for skate skiing were very good. The usual places under the white pines were thin but easily negotiable. Classic tracks variable, but very good west of the tunnel. Staff had recently scratched up the the skate lane to very good results. It was a very satisfying ski experience.

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(Michael Wilke)

I did two loops of the full system in temps just below freezing, and skate conditions were nice throughout. There were just a few occasional easily-managed bare or icy spots in the usual flat areas. In general, I felt that even the exposed flats were in good shape. I also saw no issues with ruts or even debris forming on the hills. The park has done a great job maintaining its snow; it was fast and a pleasure to ski. The base was thin in many areas without overhead coverage, though, which could be a factor with the warming temps. Get out while we can! Classic conditions, speaking second-hand, were much more hit-or-miss. There were some nice looking sections in the woods and even in some of the more elevated exposed areas, like Wedge Hill Savannah. In the lower trails, though, tracks were often iced or blown out. Definitely skate if you have the choice.

(Alex Leslie)

I skied from the visitor center around the woodland trails and back and it was a mix of pretty good and meh. The Savannah trails near the visitor center had several hard ice sections, with classic tracks gone. A couple bare spots can be avoided but the ice cannot. Into the woodlands the skiing improves immensely. Trails are mostly clean, not even much leaf debris in the deep classic tracks. Stay in the woods.

(Glenn Hansen)

Classic skied on skins the outer loops. Temps just above freezing. Skate deck looked firm and fast. Coverage was good but thin. Classic tracks were variable, mostly shallow and somewhat icy. In the open windy areas, it was often too thin for good tracks. But on most hills they were helpful.

(Tim Nelson)

They groomed yesterday and set new classic tracks. The skate deck is fast but not icy except on top of Wedge Hill. Some leaf debris in spots of the classic tracks but not too bad. The only rocks are over by the RR track and easy to avoid. The track is glazed but not icy. I had my B skis but will be back with my good skis tomorrow. Super conditions all in all.

(Brian Wicklund)

Skate decks were nicely groomed since snow on Sunday but classic tracks are hit or miss depending on the segment. Definitely better for skating, of course I brought the wrong skis.

(Evan Schnell)

Skied late morning. Skied almost everything. Amazing conditions for the weather we've had. Only one or two icy sections, and they were short and flat (generally in open areas). Hills were more than fine, both up and down. Worth the trip, and I'm glad I brought my good skis.

(Mike Schowalter)

While not freshly groomed, the trails are in very good condition. I traversed 4 or 5 short sections of hard ice but not a big deal. An inch or two of fresh snow made it all wonderfully wintery. I stayed near the visitor center and train tracks, not into the big hills. Classic tracks looked fair.

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(Glenn Hansen)

Skate deck mostly hard pack with good coverage. Just a dash of loose snow on top. No problem edging but strides slightly shortened for stability. Classic tracks were somewhat washed out. Still it was a beautiful day and nice to be out in nature.

(Bill Brown)