All trails had a fresh 1-3" of snow covering, but classic tracks were skied on and in great condition. Skate deck was nice, but the fresh snow required lifting the legs higher to skate without pushing snow or falling. It was actually quite fun with a few people out, but not crowded trails by any means. No bare spots, no water and few branches/leaves/twigs like other trails I've recently skied. Get out and enjoy this one!

(Gary Simon)

I skied most of the trails except for the outer unlit black loop. The trails haven't been groomed since the last snow so there is about 2" of powder on top of everything, but the base is solid and there isn't much debris or damage from other skiers on the trails yet so the skating was good. The classic tracks looked clear of debris as well.

(Adam Scholl)

Trails were recently groomed and both the tracks and skate deck on all the trails I followed were in great shape, and there was very little debris. Only issue was parking, as there were many people out enjoying the trails today!

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(David Wilford)

All trails groomed and tracked. It should be a great weekend for skiing. There is good coverage everywhere, and the track should set up nicely.

(Barry Tulkki)

We are having mechanical problems with our snowmobile and are unable to complete grooming for the present. Therefore the trails are snowy and rough. We will let you know when we have this fixed, but it will probably be days.

(Barry Tulkki)

Classic easy loop in fast and good condition with minimal leaf debris on the trail. Light at 620 is out. Found headlamp on trail, if it’s yours please identify brand and type and I’ll get it back to you!

(Teri Wagner)

Classic skied all but the outer loop. Good tracks and good skiing. The skate deck looked firm. Probably not groomed for a couple days but no need to... and it would probably do more harm than good. Good skis for classic, maybe B+ skis for skate. Please donate to this gem.

(Steve Mccormack)

Trails groomed and track set this morning, 3 inches of new snow over a hard base. Skate lane may be a little soft on the surface until it sets up. Only reason to use B skis is for the rare hidden rock. Skiing should be great today. Enjoy.

(Craig Johnson, Balsam Branch Partnership)

Groomed skate and track this morning. Skiers immediately started after grooming. They said it was great skiing. I have to think it was soft and a bit slower. Trail seemed nice and smooth with very little ice crystals. Some leaf debris. Still B grade skis need with a few rocks. Enjoy.

(Greg Hoelscher)

Grooming plans: Waiting for cooler temps and snow to groom. Will groom Sunday morning. Hopefully we will have good ski conditions for Sunday.

(Greg Hoelscher)