The Purple loop was a mixed bag of conditions. I Went out around the 32 temp range. Deck was in good shape for skate skis. The tracks are losing some depth and a little structure, however are still usable. There are spotty areas where the tracks are disappearing and exposing the ground, mainly in the sunny areas. A few leaves and needles in the tracks. It was still enjoyable.

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(Ginny Ballantine)

The trail system is current being re-groomed. The skate deck is being scratched up, resulting in some kibble while eliminating sheeted ice. Track is being reset where possible. Best wishes to Virtual Birkie skiers.

(Rita Thofern)

I had a very good skate ski today at noon on the Nelson farm trail and then back on the blue trails to the lower parking lot. It was mostly very good spring conditions with a firm base throughout, even on the steep downhills. It only got a little thin under the large white pine grove on the second big climb going counter clockwise out of the lower parking lot. Some tree litter at times, but easily avoidable. Classic tracks were a bit more variable but still very decent, with some places still showing the dusting of snow from earlier in the week. I think these trails can hold their snow well for awhile yet given the extensive tree growth canopying most sections. I am so glad I came over the river and rediscovered these trails again after so many years away. This is an amazing place.

(Michael Wilke)

All trails were groomed and tracked Monday morning. The snow was beginning to soften later in the day but there is still 100% snow coverage.

(David Thofern)

Snow from earlier in the week was wonderful. Tracks were sharp and well defined in most of the areas. The trails appear to have been groomed recently (within past couple days). Light debris on part of the Orange trail in the woods south of the main road, but easy to avoid. Other than the trails leading to the falls, there were very few people.

(Rex Schultrich)

What a beautiful day to ski Willow River! Trails were in excellent condition. We did it all! The silver loop and brown loop were fantastic; lots of control on the downhills. We were fortunate to see 6 swans... the frosting on the cake!

(Jo Croatt)

Trails have been groomed again after snow a few days ago and were in terrific shape. Get out and enjoy it now!

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(David Wilford)

1" new snow. All trails groomed and tracked this morning. Tracks are well-defined. The skate deck is corderoy. Conditions are excellent.

(Jeff Roberts)

Conditions were improved thanks to warmer temperatures and a bit softer snow, so I had more kick and a nice glide too. Skied the purple trail but saw more skiers elsewhere than I did a few days ago.

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(David Wilford)

Purple, blue, brown trails were in good shape, skate deck flat and firm. About 1/2" of new snow had not been groomed in yet, with the cold temps no glide and a very slow ski.

(Craig Woodley)