We classic skied and skated all the trails at Pine Valley today. The trails were very well used because the groomer was just out yesterday! I skijored the short loop and it was the first time I had been on it since it was just an ungroomed side trail. The trail is beautiful with a gigantic lollipop so if you want to practice your step turns it's a great place to do that! The classic tracks on the short loop were wiped out on many of the curves and there were lots of foot and dog prints. Despite that it was still really great and did not interfere with our ski. The main loop was also well used and I'm guessing it was the ski team who went backwards on the trail causing some challenges on the downhill where they skated up. The scariest downhills were also well snowplowed. It's an awesome trail if you want a good hill workout and even though it was well used in just a day, it's still in great shape!

(Eve Graves)

Not groomed since the last 3 inch snow. Skied in classic tracks are surprisingly fast. Used skin skis with temps at near 32 degrees. Not much traffic today. Two very good skaters on the trail. Good conditions given the temperature.

(Tim Blais)

Nicely groomed and tracked. A lot of debris in the classic track, especially under the evergreens on the front or lighted loop. The back loop is better, but still has some debris. Grooming has been very good, but we need new snow for the classic track. Skate deck looks very good.

(Tim Blais)

Excellent conditions at Pine Valley. The skate deck is firm and fast. Thankfully there is no ice, the groomers have done a great job reconditioning the trail since the rain and sleet. It was quiet on the trail, so nice to be in the woods without crowds, and able due to fine grooming to relax going up and down the hills.

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(George Wawro)

Skating was very nice and classic track looked good as well. Snow was soft enough to be forgiving over hard pack but still quick with effort less glide.

(John Jereczek)

Great conditions, thanks again to the groomers. Track is nicely set and fast and skating lane is wide and a mix of nice corduroy and chewed up snow, but fast and wonderful nonetheless.

(Josh Meltzer)

Very fast ski this morning. Shallow track has been set, but disappears in spots. Very fast downhills. Be very careful on Quinn Hill. Not a novice ski day.

(Tim Blais)

Excellent grooming conditions, skied behind the groomer who was making a nice corduroy. All trails seemed to have a nice track set, we skated and conditions were fast and lovely. Thank you to the groomers.

(Josh Meltzer)

A bit above freezing, but trails are in great shape. Track is nice, though warm. No bare areas at all, just a bit slow in sections because of the warm spell. Highly recommended. Thanks to the groomers for stellar conditions and well-marked trails.

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(Josh Meltzer)

CEC Nordic will be hosting their invite race for area ski teams on Thursday, Dec 19th. As it is a classic race an extra track will be set for the event and we are asking skiers to classic only on the trail. After the race, Pine Valley will reopen to skate skiing by late afternoon on Thursday. Thanks for your understanding!

(Tim Stark)