Rolled and set new tracks on all the open loops last night A, C, D, G, I, X, Y and Z with our deep tracksetter and the went out early this morning and Ginzu groomed the skate lanes on all the flat loops like Y, W the last part of B and the G return. Still a little too thin to ginzu groom the hilly loops. Conditions get better and better with each groom but still a ways from mid Winter conditions. Need just another good snow to safely open B and H. Hopefully soon. Happy New Year to All!

(Dan Rabine)

The trails have seen a lot of use in the last couple days. Still some thin spots but the tracks were very fast today although they were washed out in spots from all the traffic. We classic skied but the skate lanes back on Y and W looked really good.

(Dan Rabine)

Groomed skate lanes on all open trails this morning and set new tracks on trails that received snow after we left yesterday. B and H are still closed although we did some packing on B to try and freeze the swamp. Pretty typical early season conditions, a little rough in some areas and really good going in others. The skating up on the flat loops Y and W is really good.

(Dan Rabine)

Rolled and set tracks on around 60% of the trail system and conditions were pretty good. We had received 5 inches or so of fresh,cold snow that groomed up well. It will take a few more grooms to get things in tip-top shape though. We will continue to work towards getting the whole system open over the next few days.

(Dan Rabine)

We received 2 to 3 inches last night and this morning and it was still snowing some this afternoon. Took the drag out on about 20k worth of trail today. Definetely thin in spots and no tracks set. Would love to roll and set some tracks tomorrow if we get enough snow tonight and tomorrow. We will need a lot more snow to get B,H groomed but these cold temps will help us out.

(Dan Rabibne)

It's a very rare occurrence when we don't have any measurable snow this time of year at Valley Spur but that is exactly what we are dealing with this year. With that said we are very hopeful that will change very soon and we are ready to whip our system into shape as soon as we can. Lots of folks have been out skiing on the thin base and enjoying being on snow. We will keep you all posted. Merry Christmas to all!

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(Dan Rabine)