Skated all of Birches and Maple (including Per's loop), including extra connectors, and was pleased with the speed of the surface throughout. In general it needed another groom, and while a careful skier could use good skis, there was quite a bit of nearly unavoidable debris in the further reaches. The main "highway" was wonderfully wide and easy to ski, and open portions were generally better, but portions of Per's and the northernmost stretches of Birches had branch pieces scattered at random times. From the looks of it, the tracks were deep and steady, but portions had lots of oak leaves therein. All told, a great ski -- I recommend hitting the trails! Big thanks to the county groomers for their fantastic work.

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(Pieter DeHart)

Continued excellent conditions at The RFC for both skate and classic. The classic tracks haven't been this good in years. You could certainly use your best gear today, but given some pesky wind debris in the tracks you may want to use your B skis. Really fun out there today, lots of happy faces taking advantage of the conditions. You will be glad you joined them should you come out. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Grooming done early this morning on the skate and classic trails. The skate lanes are wide, well compacted, and level. Minimal tree debris on the trails. Classic tracks appeared well formed. Conditions are very good today.

(Jules Blank)

Excellent! All trails were groomed and tracked. Perfect conditions everywhere. Thank you groomers. Get out now while the gettins good.

(Rose Krebsbach)

Fresh grooming on Maples, birches, biathlon, and lighted loops. Skate deck is wide and flat with minimal debris. Classic tracks were substantial. A good day at the camp.

(Jules Blank)

The RFC continues to offer fabulous skiing for both skaters and striders. Great tracks. Great pole plants. Carpe Skiem.

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(Bob Warpinski)

Skating done on birches, biathlon, and maple loops. Deck is wide with full coverage and minimal debris. Maple has a central crown, and the deck is polished. Repeat grooming would greatly improve the trail. Best skis may be used with caution. Classic tracks appeared full depth and present in essentially all areas.

(Jules Blank)

Terrific skiing today at The Camp under a light blue sky in 14 degrees! The Oaks was freshly double tracked which showcased how fabulous a trail it is; fast and fun and nothing you cannot bound up on a set of skins. The excellent conditions was the talk of the warming shelter. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Park Staff completed a full groom of the Reforestation Camp ski trails. Tracks have been reset on all trails and the skate deck is level with fresh corduroy throughout. Skate lanes are firm and fast, overall great conditions aside from some debris on the northern section of Birches. Enjoy the trails!

(Bryce Oysti, Brown County Parks)

With a brilliant blue sky above and my skin skis under foot, I enjoyed a mostly freshly groomed RFC today. The skate deck was observed as firm and level, and the classic tracks were the best they've been in years. The area has received over 20" of snow since the first of the year so the groomers have a lot to work with. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)