Late morning, outstanding conditions, blue sky, 26 degrees, deep and fast tracks, solid pole plants. Skied 1, 3, 5, 7, 13, 11, 16, 17, 10, 9, 8.

(Joe Strlekar)

32 degrees, calm, some sun and clouds. The East side was groomed. Where there is good coverage the tracks were in great shape. Thin in other areas. Did the 1-2-5-3 loop with 3 of the best musicians on the Iron Range. So good to see each other since Sept. And reconnect in the woods and take in the surrounding area.

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(Ron Kutsi)

What a beautiful day! Met a few happy skiers while grooming. We set fresh track on everything we had previously done as well as a few more green segments. Reports from the parking lot say that the snow is fast and the tracks held even on the downhills. Super fun!

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(Connie Rasmussen)

Just did most of the eastern loop. Hoarfrost in the pines and blue skies appeared to accent them. Track getting a lot of use today. Holding up for the most part. Solid pole plants. 18 vehicles in the lot when I left. I saw beginning little kids with parents and up to senior citizens in their 70s enjoy the mid 20s and calm day.

(Ron Kutsi)

The fluffy snow packed down to reveal a few rocks in places. All trails are packed. We did set track in the south loops as well as the middle north-south "main drag" (if you are familiar with the intersections: 1-8-9-11-16-22-9, as well as 22 out to 28). Looks like many avid skiers have been out enjoying the trails already, myself included. My recon/fun ski on Saturday turned into quite the trail breaking adventure, next time I'll bring a headlamp! Uff da, haha. Have fun out there!

(Connie Rasmussen)