Received 1.5-2" overnight which was ungroomed but made for a magical ski thru the woods. What a great way to end the year! Skated the Oaks and the Lite Loop in 24 degrees with very light snow falling. No exposed ice on either of these two trails. No classic tracks. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Skating was done on Maples, birches, and biathlon trails. There is a variable amount of tree debris present. The skate deck was in good shape and glide was better than expected. Other than debris, there are very rare ice patches which are easily navigated. Overall, good skate conditions. No classic tracks present.

(Jules Blank)

Skated the Oaks, and the interior segments of the Maples and Birches. Much of the trail was in great condition. There are, however, a handful iced areas that will get your attention. The worst part of the trail is the first 0.5 K. If you are coming to skate, you'll be glad you came. No tracks. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Skating done on birches and biathlon Loop. Lots of tree debris, especially on the far portions. The debris impedes glide very frequently. Overall, fair at best.

(Jules Blank)

Variable, but decent skate conditions today. Conditions ranged from flashed and icy to freshly groomed and soft. The Oaks was open to skating given the active grooming that was taking place. All tracks have been removed. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

The skate lanes were groomed this morning. Good skis may be used with caution. Tree debris present, but the glide was surprisingly good. Adjacent classic tracks were fair to good.

(Jules Blank)

Enjoyable freestyle skiing this morning in 15 degrees under a light sky. Skated the main drags, the Birches, the lite Loop, the interior Maples and the biathlon penalty loop. Level skate deck with excellent pole plant. Adjacent classic tracks are cut but, variable in depth and in some stretches the Oak leaves will present a hindrance. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

The RFC is fully open, tracks are set across the network with good coverage throughout. I classic skied The Oaks and Birches today and if it wasn't for an abundance of pesky oak leaves (especially near the trailhead) I would rate it good. A great way to spend a sunny, 9 degree Sunday afternoon. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Skated the Birches in 16 degree temps, a light sky, and increasing winds. The well worn skate deck offered full coverage and a solid pole plant. Half depth, machine groomed tracks were seen throughout my ski. Many happy faces enjoying December skiing and the open warming shelter. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

The skate deck on Maples, birches, biathlon Loop, lighted loop is wide and compact. Occasional leaves. Adjacent classic tracks were present throughout and substantial. Good conditions today.

(Jules Blank)