Freshly groomed. Great conditions. We had low expectations for ski conditions on our drive back north from holiday gatherings in Milwaukee. But, the brown ground gave way to snow, and conditions were great at Nine Mile. Trails were freshly groomed and the skate deck was remarkably firm, edgeable, and relatively fast given the above freezing temps. We were on B skis, but could have used better.

(Sue Schroeder)

Trails are still in great shape in spite of the warm weather. Trail was wet today but should be fast in the morning. Novice skiers might want to wait until temps are in thirties. Grooming will resume on Thursday and we will have regular hours the rest of the week. Chalet will be closed Christmas Day, but trails will be open and lit. There is a pit toilet in parking lot.

(Barb Maguire)

Outstanding conditions- skied almost all trails and they were fantastic. Good skis for sure. Alps trail had not been groomed for a few days but was still very skiable.

(Brian Schaning)

Conditions remain good to excellent on the entire system. There is a 6-8" base and we are grooming daily with the exception of Christmas day. The chalet will be closed on Christmas day, but open daily otherwise.

(Andrew Sims, Marathon County Parks)

The trails are holding up well during our warm weather. Used my B skis but could have used good skis. The trails I was on had all been groomed and in good condition.

(Diane Gustin)

We have lots of beautiful snow on the trails. The lighted and 10k were groomed today. Others were yesterday. We plan to groom every day this week except Christmas.

(Barb Maguire)

Beautiful sunny day at Nine Mile. Classic skied on deep set tracks. Deep base of snow has allowed all trails to be nice and level. Few spots had some oak leaves.

(Ron Fabrizius)

Trails have a firm surface tonight. The 10k, 20k, lighted loops and alps were re-rolled. Track was set on the Alps. Other track was set back on Monday-Tuesday.

(Barb Maguire)

Perfect conditions for skate and classic. We have a deep base that has been extensively worked to give a smooth consistent surface. All trails in excellent shape. Thank you groomers!

(Gary Zimbric)

Classic skied the 10 K loop twice, and Leo's Loop once. Trails are in mid-winter form. Deep tracks set throughout the entire system that I skied. Pole plants were firm. Glide was a little slow, especially in the morning, but that was due to the temperatures in the low teens. ( Never had to herringbone on any of the hills.) What a bonus to have this type of skiing in Wisconsin in December.

(Roy Peterson)