Skating done from Old 32 through County F (6–20 K). The skate deck grooming ends at 15.5 K which made the gold loop daunting. Plenty of snow is present with 100% coverage and no debris. The skate deck is level for the most part with undulations from 12-15 K. Classic tracks are excellent 6–16.5 K but are snowed in from 16.5–20 K. Overall, a pleasant day in Lakewood.

(Jules Blank)

Skating done from old Highway 32 through County F. This is the 6–21K segment. It started snowing about 10 AM and about 2 inches accumulated. There is 100% coverage with a firm base below the powder. The new snow may level out the skate deck. Classic tracks were present but filled in by the new snow. Negligible debris on the trail. Lakewood is currently in very good shape.

(Jules Blank)

Merry Christmas Nordic Skiing fans! LW picked up ~5” between Tuesday and today, all on a terrific, well from and level base. Get out and enjoy, Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

All sections groomed and set with single track. We are putting conditions at very good except for the golf course that is in fair condition. The trail was groomed today with exception of the far north section. That was groomed yesterday and has 2 inches of fresh powder on it. I talked to a few skiers today and they think we have mid-season conditions. There are a few hidden rocks. So, we suggest B skis.

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(Tom Lane)

Skied the golf course, to the Old 32 parking lot and out to about 9k. The trail in the woods is near to midwinter conditions with nice cord and a firm and flat skate deck. The classic tracks look good too. The golf course is thin with some grass poking through here and there.

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(Jim Beno)

Skating done from golf course to Sullivan Springs Road, 0–11 K, but not the biggest hills behind the golf course. Snow was falling with a total accumulation of 3 inches. Plenty of coverage throughout the trail. The previous classic tracks were getting filled. Negligible debris on the trail surface.

(Jules Blank)

Nature delivered an unexpected present today at Lakewood: A fresh 2+ inches fell this morning while I classic skied from the golf course to the Old 32 parking lot and back. Just perfect! Tracks are cut, but now snow filled. All wind debris from last week is now covered. Best conditions are in the woods. Give yourself an early Christmas Present and go ski Lakewood! Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

Skated all segments between McCauslin Brook and Sullivan Springs Road under light overcast conditions and 27 degrees. Trail has been well used since last grooming. Full coverage. Used B skis due to manageable wind debris. Classic skiers will enjoy 1/4-1/2 depth firm tracks. Worth the drive. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

We skied there on Saturday and Sunday and found, overall, good conditions. A little bit of grass on the golf course, and some leaves/debris in the woods but overall great skiing. Thankful to go here since we've got nothing in GB. If you want to master the hills, this is the place :) carpe diem Birke.

(John Mckenzie)

Skied from the south end of the golf course out to Sullivan Springs Road (11K). Very nice skiing with a firm base, the fresh snow from yesterday was groomed in, and there were fewer sticks on the trail. A classic track had been set.

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(Jim Beno)