I skated a couple of quick Christmas laps, the trails are skiable after the meltdown, but some bare patches and very icy and thin overall. There are better options nearby until we get more snow. Photo is one of the better parts of the trail.

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(Paul Belknap)

We got about 3" of snow today, so I got out for a quick classic lap of the trails, and conditions are much improved. I would say all of the trails are fair rock skiing, except Double Doodle, which is still pretty rough. The groomer made a quick pass on the main trail while I was out, but didn't look to be continuing, so there is only a bit of trail that would be good skating. Skied in classic tracks on all other trails.

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(Paul Belknap)

Poor conditions. I classic "skied" all of the trails today and would not recommend it. There's only about 1/2" of fresh snow on the trails, and less pre-thaw base than I was hoping, probably only 10-15% of the trail.

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(Paul Belknap)

Ashland trails have been rolled and have a very thin base. Conditions are poor, although skiable with no-wax classic skis. Lots of leaves and sticks mixed in the snow. The snow that the rest of northern Wisconsin received pretty much missed us.

(Andy Goyke)