Wonderful classic ski this morning around 11 am. The temperature was 6F. 1/2 inch of new snow on top of recently groomed trail, with occasional flurries and sun peeking through. Winter wonderland! Classic tracks were deep enough that the new snow just made for a softer ski, but it was still great. Thanks for the great grooming.

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(Dave Arvold)

The classic trail was tracked today and all other ski trails are groomed and tracked but no tracks in the SW corner (Red Pine and Nebagamon). Expect a solid deck and track with occasional debris under the pine trees. The fat bike trail is groomed, very firm and riding great.

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(Jon Jurek)

Skated Entry to Maple to Oak to White Pine to Little Joe to River and back on Aspen. Trails were in great condition with a firm deck but with debris in various locations. Weather was clear and sunny, right around 0 degrees. It was a wonderful ski!

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(Trish Evans)

All ski trails were groomed and tracked today except the classic trail which was rolled today. The fat bike trail was also groomed and should be excellent riding once it sets up. Brule has been getting occasional lake effect snow all week. The fine snow and cold temperatures will make for slow skating so don't forget your classic skis.

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(Jon Jurek)

Today the DNR groomed the skate deck on the 18k outer race loop and then started laying the classic tracks. The skate deck was still a little soft but the tracks were solid and fast.

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(Kathie Culhane-Pera)

JT and I skied in the Classic trail today. Even after the snow settled we were breaking 8" of new snow in most places. No grooming today. Another 1" of snow fell overnight. Enjoy.

(Jon Jurek)

Snow and more snow has been falling since last week in Brule. No recent grooming since the 30th annual Riverview Loppet on Saturday but the trails look good. The track is a bit loose but very skiable and the skate deck is firm but expect some fluff on the edges. The fat bike trail was groomed this evening. Put your cold weather gear on and enjoy the new snow. Expect a few short ungroomed sections and some ribbons left over from the race. Lots of snow!

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(Jon Jurek)

We spent the afternoon rolling 8" of new snow and preparing the race course for tomorrow's Riverview Loppet annual race. Only the race course has been rolled. Grooming plans: WiDNR will be out tonight grooming the race course. Recreational skiers are welcome to ski after 12:30 tomorrow but the trails will be closed until the afternoon for the race. Please use the skijourn trail until then for recreational skiing.

(Jon Jurek)

As of mid afternoon most of the skate decks had been touched up, I didn't see any fresh classic tracks The fat bike trail was very solid and riding incredibly well with the recent cool down.

(Jon Jurek)

What a great day at Afterhours. I got lucky and skied some fresh corduroy in very mild temperatures. Total coverage and ready fire your good skis.

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(Adam Schwartz-Lowe)