Cold morning with temps and conditions changing rapidly. Set a new classic track and skate deck. Trail is 90% in good shape with some exceptions. A few areas of slush/ice and four spots where ongoing tree work crosses the trail with some deep ruts from trucks. Take caution with these areas and tree work should be completed in the next few days. Spring is around the corner..... get out and enjoy!

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(James Bezanson)

The skate deck is well groomed and only soft in a few areas. Excellent work by the grooming crew to get this course into great condition after the recent 1 foot of snow - thank you! Please be very cautious! The tree removing trucks/equipment left one very large area of deep tire tracks towards then end of the loop (see pictures). I saw several skiers fall in this area. There are about four other areas of single tire tracks that should not be a problem.

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(Mark Virtue)

Was out over lunch, conditions were kind of beautiful really. Expected a soft skate deck, but found it reasonably firm in that my skis track perfect kind of way. Truck tracks across the trail in a few places because of tree removals going on, not a big deal though.

(Jamal Love)

Thank you, groomers, for making this newby skate skier feel like I might actually get this thing! Absolutely beautiful day.

(Yvonne Godber)

Beautiful ski at Phalen. Thanks to the groomers, fantastic conditions. Skiing on wood skis and couldn't be better.

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(Tim Lehman)

Trail is officially back open! Mother Nature has given the ski community a great late season gift! Tracked/packed the trail yesterday and set a classic and skate deck on a good base today. Get out and enjoy the great conditions!

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(James Bezanson)

Great classic track made out of pure pressed powder. Skate deck looked great as it was being set. It should be finished by 11:30. Thanks groomers!

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(Benny Westerlund)

Due to the rain and warm weather the Phalen cross country ski trail will be closed until further notice.

(James Bezanson)

New classic track was set, and 2/3 of the skate deck was done. Unfortunate mechanical issues keep popping up, hopefully we'll be at 100% soon!

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(James Bezanson)

Phalen cross country ski trail was groomed this afternoon with a new skate deck. The classic was still in good condition. Enjoy!

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(James Bezanson)