Set the first skate marks on a freshly groomed trail. I skied the whole trail system, even the section, on the outer loop that had not been groomed, since the groomer hit a rather large wet spot, that you need to take you skis of to walk on. Even though it was groomed last night it was still pretty soft. Felt like I was floating on the soft corduroy. I had not been here in a while and forgot how hilly it can get. Elevation change rivals the Birkie trail. All in all, a great day at Timberland Hills!

(Bruce Fiedler)

Friday night we groomed all trails (except the portion of the Outer Loop from the Corkscrew Trail to the Bridge, which still has water issues), including new tracks on most sections. We opened the section of the Outer Loop from the Engagement Loop to the Corkscrew Trail. Overall conditions are good for the weekend.

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

Almost all trails are open except for one that's flooded. Skiing was excellent, Piston Bully groomed with wide and level skate lanes and deep solid classic tracks. Skaters were all smiles, one of the best classic skis I have had all season. There is terrain for everyone, plenty of hills but easier sections too, including a great skijoring loop. Worth the drive.

(Jim Smith)

We have been out grooming with the Pisten Bully and most trails are in good condition for skating and classic. We have some water problems on the Outer Loop from letters I to G on the map. We recommend skiing the other trails at this time. Enjoy!

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

The temperature has dropped below freezing. We groomed the Short Loop and Alternate Trail this morning - conditions are good on those trails. The rest of the trail system is icy, but skiable. Of course the conditions this weekend are dependent on the weather - think snow!

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

Thanks to the CASTA board for purchase of a Piston Bully. Best groomed conditions for Timberland ever! This opinion was shared by numerous other skiers some of whom have been skiing there for 20-30 years! Skate deck flat, firm, fast but with plenty of edge control. Temps mid 20-s. Classic track looked perfect also. The only negative was moderate amount oak leaf debris. Need more snow! Fantastic early season skiing!

(John Olson)

Great base, solid, nice corduroy. A few snowshoers walking side by side, but the base was decent for most of it despite the extra wear and tear. A great day for a ski! Note on the wall said that the outer loop wasn't groomed, I wasn't out for a long ski so cannot testify to that.

(Anna DeMers)

We received about an inch of snow since the last grooming, so Saturday night we groomed and set new tracks on all trails except the outer loop. The trail setup nice overnight.

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

All trails have been Pisten Bully groomed and tracked since yesterday's snowfall. Conditions are very good going into the weekend.

(Louis Muench, CASTA)

The first grooming with the Pisten Bully was a success! Firm corduroy on the skate deck, and very nice classic tracks. All trails are groomed. Check out the new on-trail rustic cabin you may rent this winter.

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(Louis Muench, CASTA)