I groomed and tracked the interior trails including maple, balsam, Aspen, river, and spruce. I also tracked Sally's Classic trail. We had 4-5 fresh inches of fluffy snow that set great skate lanes and track. I skied many of the interior trails and they are still quite soft. At least there are some trails to ski for the rest of the weekend. We plan to be out grooming on Tuesday to finish the remainder of the trails.

(Matthew Leischer, Wisconsin DNR)

We have all the trails groomed for skate and all sections but white pine and the new trails tracked. Classic trail has been groomed but not tracked yet. We may set track on classic tomorrow. Conditions are excellent with a flat firm skate deck and perfect track.

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(Matthew Leischer, Wisconsin DNR)

We skied classic and skated. The classic trails were in great shape, although the oak leaves kept you on your toes. The skate trail was solid and in great shape. First time on the Red Pine trail. What a view!

(Patrick Remington)

Main trail sections were touched up today for skating and classic. Classic trail has been freshly groomed and tracked. Skiing conditions are excellent with some fresh light snow starting to cover the trails. We will likely touch up some more track tomorrow morning.

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(Matthew Leischer, Wisconsin DNR)

Skate lane is freshly groomed, with excellent skating conditions. A few of our trails (Spruce, Oak, River) have classic tracks set on the opposite side due to the ski race held last Saturday. These tracks will be removed by the end of the week and reset to normal side flow by the weekend. Get out and enjoy!

(Kurt Janko)

Ski trails at Afterhours are in perfect conditions for both skate and classic. Firm and fast skiing this evening. Couldn’t be better.

(Cordell Manz)

We skied the race today at After Hours and it was our first time there this year. Wow, the grooming was absolutely fantastic and the classic tracks held up incredibly well considering a race had taken place on them! The skate deck was in excellent shape too! The only part that will need attention is the "more difficult" cut off on the way in which you can skip by taking the easy route; lots of snow plowing led to some icy spots. If you have yet to visit After Hours, I highly recommend it!

(Eve Graves)

Excellent conditons! Skied the race today and found great tracks and skating deck. Soft and nonabrasive. Lots of snow.

(John Jereczek)

Recently groomed and excellent conditions. Only a few icy areas on the fringe of the trail in low spots. Skate deck appeared to be a little soft but looked wonderful. Sally’s Classic Trail is a gem.

(Genevieve Johnson)

The skate lanes on all trails were freshly groomed this morning. Some small debris on trails (needles, twigs) in concentrated areas. Warm days and below-freezing nights have made skiing fast and a bit icy in the morning, turning softer in the afternoons, but still very good conditions overall! All trails are tracked, but no fresh classic tracks were set for the weekend.

(Kurt Janko)