Excellent conditions today, all trails were groomed yesterday evening after the repeated snows really built up on the skate lanes. Overall snow depth must be approaching 2', and trails have a 6"+ packed base. Today was warm with a peak temp 38 at the trails, but there is enough loose snow and another dusting moving in, so shouldn't be a problem with icing up. Groomers have had a challenge to keep up with the repeated 1-3" snowfalls.

(Deane Johnson)

Very good skate and classical conditions. All trails were groomed yesterday, and we got 3" new snow today on top of that. Lilly's is about to be regroomed for skate, but the new snow is very light, so other trails should be ok. Looks like a beautiful week ahead.

(Deane Johnson)

Beautiful conditions and weather (for a change). Skate lanes were groomed on Thursday and look nice. We classic skied, tracks are also excellent and have been moved about a foot toward the center. So no pole poke-through and a little more room from conifers in spots.

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(Deane Johnson)

Excellent conditions, with 2" fluffy powder over a 6"+ firm base. Classic tracks look perfect. Skate lane grooming planned for Thursday, should be just right for the weekend. Snow depth is around a foot and a half, just keeps coming!

(Deane Johnson)

Classic tracks are all good with 1” new snow. Skate lanes started the day a little beyond firm, but the new snow helps you get a grip — can feel the crust underneath after a few subzero days. They plan to groom around 10 AM tomorrow.

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(Deane Johnson)

Conditions remain very good, with a firm skate lane on most loops, except for some fluffy spots on the more difficult Troll Trail. Lilly's freestyle lane is a little "groovy" after all the weekend traffic. We had 45 skiers, mostly beginners, who came to Sunday's open house and free ski rental. There is a little debris on the trail, and we skied in the morning before the temps dropped out and the wind came up. We have no new snowfall, but groomers will still have plenty of base to work with sometime before this weekend. Snowshoe trail, 1.8 miles total with a number of segments, has also been well-used, and is the option open to hikers and dogs.

(Deane Johnson)

Thank you to Deane and the volunteer crew for maintaining such a beautiful and welcoming place to ski (and snowshoe, too!). Conditions for skate were very good and looked to be the same for classic. Get out and be about it!

(Ernie Ogot)

Excellent conditions continue, skate lanes were groomed yesterday and are wonderful. Classic tracks had little use over the subzero weekend and are fine also. Grooming plans: Grooming will be done later Friday if possible, or Saturday morning. Open house with free ski rental from 1-3 Sundays.

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(Deane Johnson)

Excellent conditions, with 1” new snow, base is 6”. Groomer training yesterday really packed things down nicely, all classic tracks are set and skate lane is nice. It’s going to be too cold for the planned open house tomorrow, so that was cancelled until next week.

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(Deane Johnson)

Excellent/perfect conditions throughout. We have a deep solid base from the 18” new snow last week. Lake loop was just finished and track set today. Other trails were already done, but Neil regroomed the skate lane on Lilly’s and Lake. In addition to the ski-only track, we have a network of snowshoe trails, where hikers and dogs are also welcome. Open houses begin Sunday 1-3, if temp is above 0. This Sunday may be too cold — safety issue for kids/beginners.

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(Deane Johnson)