Grooming has attempted to break up hard-icy surface with fairly good results, but trails are still a bit hard and fast, but not totally ice. Older classic track has a dusting of snow in it so it's a slower option than the skate deck.

(Owen Baird)

Great conditions for skate skiing. Most trails have been groomed recently. Despite the warm weather snow coverage is good with no bare spots. Classic tracks are in a decent condition as well.

(Max Seymour)

We skied Acorn, Ojibway, Pioneer and Little Ben. Little Ben's classic was pretty much blown out. Everything else was decent. Great skiing despite it being below zero.

(Joanne Reinhart)

Excellent conditions on the Arb trails today. Solid classic track and nice corduroy on the skate deck. Very little tree detritus on the skiing surface anymore. Should be great conditions for Lumberjack Jaunt on Saturday.

(Owen Baird)

Open about 90% with amazing classic and skate grooming! A few natural debris from the trees but nothing major. I would not bring my good skis here. These trails made me very happy because I often ski them alone.

(Eduardo Arteaga)

Had a wonderful ski late this afternoon. The trails were the best I've seen at the Arboretum this year - nearly pristine! Great job by the groomers!

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(Dan Fundingsland)

Excellent conditions all-around! For trail length, quality, and scenery the Northland arboretum is a real gem.

(Ernie Ogot)

Trails are in great condition! Most trails have been recently groomed and the temp is absolutely perfect today. I recommend getting out to ski before warmer weather. These trails have become a staple for us when we're in the area. Thanks to everyone involved in keeping up the trails!

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(Karl Palmquist)

Most of the low hanging branches have been cleared and a lot of the sticks have been tossed off the trails, but still areas with a bunch of smaller pine branches and other sticks. Overall good conditions for skate and classic. Note there will be school races at Arb on Wednesday Dec 28 from 10:00 to 4:00.

(Owen Baird)

All trails are open and were groomed and tracked Thursday morning. Watch out for low hanging branches and expect more branches and trees to come down with the windy weather. A number of branches and sticks still on the trails but good snow coverage everywhere.

(Owen Baird)