All trails dragged this morning, including the Multipurpose loops. The snow bike trail was dragged, and Loop 4 should be open later today. The classic tracks and skate lanes are firm and fast, with very good to excellent conditions throughout the system. Grooming completed at 9:30 am.

(Tom Wright)

After the new snow the Husky groomer was out and did an excellent job on the trails. The classic track was firm and clean without debris. All trails open and groomed for classic and skating.

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(Liz Siivola)

All trails were tilled and tracked, with excellent conditions throughout the system. The Multipurpose Loops were rolled, and loops 1, 2, and 3 of the snow bike trail have been dragged as well. Loop 4 of the snow bike trail should be done by Sunday. Grooming completed at 11:30 am.

(Tom Wright)

All trails were dragged today, and the Multiuse (Dog) loops were rolled as well, but expect to find some wet spots in low areas. The snow bike trail was dragged and is firm and fast. The tracks and trails are in generally very good condition with the new snow received earlier in the week. Grooming completed at 10:30 am.

(Tom Wright)

All trails dragged and tracked, with much better results for the classic tracks today. A little new snow added to the mix didn't hurt either! Good conditions throughout the system, with much less debris on the surface after two days of dragging and working in the new snow from last night. Grooming completed at 11:00 am.

(Tom Wright)

The good news: all the trails were tracked and dragged today and the skate lanes should be firm and fast. The bad news: rock hard conditions precluded a decent track set for the classic tracks, but we will reset on Sunday morning with hopefully better results as the snow is worked more. There are some thin spots throughout the system, but generally good conditions prevail. Grooming completed at 11:00 am.

(Tom Wright)

All trails were dragged and tracks are still solid. Even with the warm temperatures, the trails at Swedetown are holding up well, but expect some debris on wooded trails such as Powderhouse and Pine, and beware of the occasional thin spot in places. Grooming completed at 9:30 am.

(Tom Wright)

No grooming done today, and minimal grooming will be done throughout the week to preserve the base on the trails. All trails will be dragged and tracked on Saturday morning for the weekend. Expect to find some thin spots in areas, especially in wooded areas where there isn't as much snow.

(Tom Wright)

All trails dragged and tracked, including all of Powderhouse as well as Papa Bear. Get yer thrills on Flamingo hill, but be careful, as it is a little rough yet! Take Fido/Fidette out for a walk on the Dog Loops: they are open, but still a bit damp in spots. The snow bike trail has been freshly groomed as well, so there is truly something for everyone at STC today! Grooming completed at 11:00 am.

(Tom Wright)

Sorry for the late report folks, but it was a long day! All of the new snow from Wednesday night was rolled today, and limited classic tracks were set. All trails will be dragged on Friday, and tracks will be set on all trails. The new snow has allowed us to reopen Powderhouse Field and Papa Bear, as well as Flamingo Hill, but Flamingo is still thin and a bit rough, so use caution!
The Multipurpose (Dog) Loops will be opened tomorrow--stay tuned for an update on that.
The snow bike trail was a bit soft today, so a second grooming pass was done later in the day to get the trail to firm up. Low pressure is the way to go right now!
Santa, all we want for Christmas is a little more of that Lake Effect Snow! Well, maybe a lot...

(Tom Wright)