It has been a few years since I skied Timberland, and I was not disappointed. The trail was in great shape, especially considering it could be an ice rink. The classic tracks were firm and in great shape, but they were a but icy. I was using Rex blue klister and had okay grip in some spots and not so great in others. Some other classic skiers looked like they were having better luck, so something was working kick wise. Looked like a great day for the skate skiers.

(Aris Apostolou)

The skate deck was tilled and groomed again today on all trails to get ready for the weekend. It turned out excellent. The classic tracks from earlier in the week were left alone today; they are firm and fast. The base is in great shape.

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

Thaw? What thaw? The Piston Bully groomer has done a great job of renovating the trails since the weekend. The skate deck was firm but the corduroy allowed just enough edging for very fast skiing. Rex G41 spray worked great today.

(Jim Kelley)

I skied this morning. It's definitely skiable, but on the icy side after yesterday's warmth. We plan to start grooming this afternoon.

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(Louis Muench, CASTA)

Saturday evening we groomed the Alternative Trail, Short Loop, and Cervanka's Curl to freshen those trails up. The conditions are good overall. Of course warm weather may affect conditions, but the base is in fantastic condition.

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

All trails have been groomed since the weekend. Conditions are very good. With moderate temperatures, expect some great skiing this week.

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

I skied all trails today except the Lighted Trail, a long 42 K ski. Conditions are good overall. Lots of snow! But many sections are still pretty soft - the best conditions are on the Alternative Trail and Short Loop, which received extra grooming. We hope to do some more grooming before the weekend, weather dependent.

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(Louis Muench, CASTA)

All trails were Pisten Bully groomed Saturday after several inches of new snow (skate deck and classic tracks). Some sections might be affected by blowing snow, but overall conditions are looking very good.

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

Skied 10K of classic. Conditions were good and the trails were groomed. The wind had caused snow to drift into the classic track on certain exposed sections of the trail but was not problematic. Excellent skiing!

(Tim Westmark)

We have had multiple snowfalls this week, including about an inch of fluffy snow on Wednesday. All trails have been groomed either Tuesday or Wednesday. All trails are in good condition; about half were freshly groomed Wednesday evening and the other half were done Tuesday evening and have an inch of fluff on top. I skated the Lighted Trail this afternoon and found it very nice even with the new snow. We will continue grooming as we can, but all eyes are on the forecasted snowstorm.

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(Louis Muench, CASTA)