All skate decks were groomed this morning. Firm, flat, and fast. After grooming, I classic-skied both the 6 & 8K. The tracks were well-formed, firm, and the “line” was the best we’ve set this season: I only had to step-out of the track at the entry to Special K. Excellent classic skiing. Next grooming will be after the next snow event.

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(John Graham)

Snowflake continues to deliver awesome conditions. Skate deck is flattening out and has full coverage, with no fear of bringing my A skis out. There are couple of dirty spots near Hovland Hill and one pesky rock on the long straight shot of the 8k that has been there all season (just before the spot marked "Yikes" on their map) but everything is very avoidable. Hopped in the classic tracks on the downhills are they are very firm and clean. Remember that dogs are not allowed on the trails if temps are above freezing!

(Ketzel Levens)

We groomed the Skate decks on both trails this morning. Warm/humid conditions have softened the decks a bit, but they are smooth and fast. I skied the Perimeter Loop after grooming and found the tracks well-formed, 99% intact, a bit soft, but fast. The 8K has seen much less use, and those tracks were pristine. As temps push into the 30s, member dog-owners are reminded that trails are closed to dogs if the temperature is above 31 degrees to preserve what we have.

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(John Graham)

My last ski at Snowflake was nearly perfect so I returned today with high hopes for some good skate conditions and fresh grooming. It was even better than expected! I couldn't imagine better skating conditions. The surface was groomed wide and packed, with perfect edging. I really appreciate the widening and brushing work to make it feel spacious and free. Thanks again for the fantastic skiing!

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(Bruce Bauer)

What can you say other than, wow. The skate deck was absolute perfection this morning (all trails). Love the night grooming. Thanks John and crew!

(Tom Heinitz)

I was first tracks at Snowflake this morning and what a pleasant surprise to find both the 8k and 6k impeccably groomed. What a treat to ski these hometown trails! The classic tracks looked good, too (a little shallow in spots, but otherwise nice to ride on the downhills). Thanks to the groomers for all your hard work!

(Elaine Nelson, Skinnyski.com Race Team)

A great night for grooming, so we did four Ginzu runs on both the 6 and 8K trails to smooth the skate decks, then ripped-out the classic tracks and set new, deeper, tracks on both trails. Tracks are well formed and will be firm and ready to ski in the morning. Bad news: an attempted car break-in, in the lower lot, on Thursday evening. It was thwarted by some members, but the perp got away. If you ski at night, park in the upper lots and always lock your car. We’re open 8-8 on Saturday, 8-6 on Sunday. Due to Covid precautions, rentals are not available.

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(John Graham)

Skate decks well used but still in great shape. Classic tracks holding up well, just a bit washed out on the harder turns. New tracks on the biathlon loop and Special K were a real treat! Lots of cars in the lots but plenty of space on the trails.

(Lisa Graham)

Excellent skating today! The trails were in fantastic condition after the recent snows. The 8km was groomed wide and was packed all the way from edge to edge, with plenty of room for both techniques. It was mid-winter perfection!

(Bruce Bauer)

Skied the 8km and 6km loop this morning and it was great! The groomer was out and had done the 6km loop and was probably about to groom the 8km loop. The snow was soft but was still great. A few thin spots that were easy to avoid.

(Beth Hedlund)