I live in the Wausau area where snow has been insufficient for skiing. Was pleasantly surprised to find the Iola trails to be in such good condition! Used my "A" skis and only had a few areas of stubble, dirt to ski around. Black trail was closed but skied the blue and green trails two to three times, and though the base was only 3 inches to 4 inches, it was firmly rolled and packed! The temps rose to the mid 30's and was sunny and beautiful out there..... snow became softer in the direct sun, but was still very good conditions for skate skiing! Classic trails adjacent to the skate ski sections were in rougher shape with some significant bare spots here and there. Phil is a grooming savant, and as usual, has done a fantastic job grooming the trails with the little snow he has had to work with.... thank you Phil! Think snow! Really enjoyed yesterdays outing!

(Jeff Waldman)

Worth the trip! 34 degrees, light winds. Conditions exceeded expectations! Skated and Classic-skied the blue and green trails. The black trail did not appear to be groomed. Full coverage, good early season pole plant. The area appeared to have received 1-2 inches of new snow yesterday on top of a well packed 4-5 inch base. Track had been set for classic. Carpe Skiem!

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(Bob Warpinski)

What a pleasant surprise! Phil had worked his magic (again)! Trail firm and fast with little loose snow and complete cover. Tracks not as good but very skiable if you jump out at the bare spots. Can use good skis.

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(Ian Duncan)

Phil was out early this morning. He is a grooming guru! For how thin the snow is in spots, conditions were very good. I used B skis but with some care, could have used good skis. Dirt in a few spots and grass showing through in others. Tracks are set. Go ski!

(Jim Rauchle)

Phil groomed the green, blue, and the field. Skated the blue and green, they were in great shape, there are tracks set. Tried the field it was soft and uneven. Base is thin so skiers are being asked not to be too aggressive with push off and cornering. I recommend rock skis. I didn't see any bare spots. I used B skis and they didn't show any damage. Phil can do a lot with a little.
Reminder it is still deer season this weekend if you do ski Iola I would stick to green and blue.

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(Tracy Piontkowski)