Trail Detail
Notes
Groomed classical/skate trails wind through a varied forest, ranging from baby aspen to mature balsam and pine. Trails vary from easy to advanced. There is also a one-mile blazed showshoe trail, warming house and outdoor toilet.Trail Reports
2016-2017 season
Thursday, December 29, 2016
Afternoon
posted: 2016-12-29 22:59:21
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Excellent conditions with some wind this afternoon, causing drifts or light debris in a few spots. We had 1/2" new snow on the trails after they were groomed yesterday. After 1-2" ice/sleet and 1" snow on Christmas Day, 2"+ powder fell Tues/Wed., so there is a very smooth, firm skate deck. The classical track is mostly excellent. It felt fast, so consider going one wax warmer if you like a lot of grip. The 10 km of trails are maintained by Itascatur ski club, all volunteers. Trails are all skate/classic, there is an easy beginner loop (Lilly's), with other trails intermediate to advanced. Sunday afternoon open houses run from 1-4 pm with ski equipment available. MN ski pass required. Be sure to stop here if you are in Park Rapids this weekend!
(Deane Johnson)
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Saturday, December 24, 2016
Morning
posted: 2016-12-25 00:47:25
Firsthand: Freestyle [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Stopped by Soaring Eagle for traditional Christmas ski with the boys. The skate deck had been recently groomed. Level surface, nice spread of corduroy that was snappy and fast. Joyous ski. Scattered forest debris which is expected from the pines. The track looked good other than a few thin coverage areas. Fun tight old school trail system tucked in a diverse forest setting. Always a treat to ski here.
(Jay Richards, Maplelag Resort)
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Thursday, December 22, 2016
Morning
posted: 2016-12-22 15:32:24
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Excellent conditions for skate and classic skiers. Another 1" new snow yesterday has been skied into a nice soft, smooth surface should be nice through Christmas Eve at least. Ski pass required and the DNR does check on holidays sometimes.
(Deane Johnson)
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Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Afternoon
posted: 2016-12-20 16:55:52
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Sunday, December 11, 2016
Afternoon
posted: 2016-12-11 19:43:02
Firsthand: Both [ Trails Open: All, ]
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Excellent skate conditions on Lilie's and Eagle trails, (5k) which have been previously rolled and then groomed today with skate lane and a vg classic track. Lake and Troll (6k) have just been rolled so are a little loose -- fair to good. Classic should be set soon. 2" new snow on top of about 6" last week, groomed to about a 3" base. Had a beautiful ski this afternoon, nice to be out again.
(Deane Johnson)
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Wednesday, November 23, 2016
Afternoon
posted: 2016-11-23 19:36:52
Grooming [ Trails Open: Partial, ]
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Conditions: Fair due to warm temperatures. Base is thin in many areas.
All trails rolled; Lilly's tracked. Need additional snowfall before grooming other trails.
(Janine Weideman)
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