Got out for a beautiful ski this morning at 10:30 am right after the groomer left (great job grooming). The tracks were great and the skate deck looked great, too. A few thin spots. Many of the oak leaves were ground up into the trail, which was nice.

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(Craig Hanson)

A terrific skate deck was groomed today, it is firm and fast. A classic track was also groomed, and although there are a couple areas of exposure, overall it is in acceptable condition. Come out and enjoy what St Paul has to offer!

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(James Bezanson, St. Paul Parks and Recreation)

Nice afternoon at Phalen, classic tracks were deep and solid. There were a few very brief spots with thin coverage and tree debris (I've included a picture of the worst of it) but it was easily avoidable and the rest of the trail was in great condition. Thanks groomers!

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(Chloe Zick)

A bunch of us from TCBC classic skied this morning and as advertised, it was really nice! Sure, a couple spots with leaves, a couple spots with ice in the bottom of the tracks, but overall, excellent! John skated and said that was very nice also. Phalen GC is a fun loop, especially on a day like Saturday with no wind. Thanks to the groomer for grooming and also for the report. He didn't lie!

(Carol Fitzgerald)

Few words are needed. It's simply beautiful. The skate deck is perfect. The classic is flawless. Enjoy.

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(James Bezanson, St. Paul Parks and Recreation)

Rolled yesterday with some new snow this morning. Full coverage. Only one windswept icy patch on top of the high point. No groomed classic track. Skate deck was soft and a bit uneven in some sections. Flat light made it challenging to read the trail. Only a couple skier tracks ahead of me. Winter Wonderland!

(Carrie Kostroski)

Phalen was rolled and has overall good slow depth. There are a few wind swept spots on a few hills though. Grooming plans: Trail will be groomed in the near future.

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(James Bezanson, St. Paul Parks and Recreation)

Phalen had a good groom all things considered. Classic and skate deck tilled up nicely. A few areas of patched ice, beware. Enjoy the trails before the next thaw!

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(James Bezanson, St. Paul Parks and Recreation)

Tracks were well set, albeit soft and slow, especially in the sun. And this course has plenty of sun. Used skins due to smattering of leaves. May chose a more shaded course tomorrow but it was great soaking up Vitamin D at Phalen.

(Kathleen Bjornson)

An early evening groom at Phalen today! Both classic and skate decked groomed up nicely. Skate deck firming up. Enjoy the trails!

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(James Bezanson, St. Paul Parks and Recreation)