Terrific conditions at Korkki today. Some small bits of leaf litter on the trail, nothing of any concern, lots of snow and it is terrifically well-groomed; full kudos to the grooming staff. All portions of the course are fully groomed. I did skip the big hill segment, taking the cut-off. Some drifting on the duck pond.

(David King)

We skied the 7k and the short loop today and it was a treat! Huge thank you and hugs to Mark for getting out there yesterday to put his magic touch on the trails so it would be perfect today! Tracks were 99% in tact with just a couple of corners a big messy. Tracks were 99% debris free and anything that was in them allowed my skins to glide over it. Pole plants were solid, tracks were solid, scenery was gorgeous! If you are an intermediate skier or above go, go now - it's really nice! If not,the short loop is great too and for beginners.

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(Eve Graves)

Mark Helmer reports: The trail is closed until we get snow. Brick hard ice this morning.

(Dave Johnson)

Great day of skiing at korkki! It appears it's been a few days since the trails were last groomed so the tracks are getting a bit washed out around the corners.

(Jason Mozol)

Recently groomed, but was a bit soft and slow with a layer of fresh snow. Beautiful. Excellent ski day.

(Brandon Drazich)

A late afternoon ski was super enjoyable on this old school / classical / beautiful and flowy trail system! The trails were solidly tracked throughout. Debris was scattered here and there, but nothing to prevent great gliding. One always departs Korkki with that nordisk hygge feeling!

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(Cheri Johnson)

Skied Korkki Thursday. A lot of debris in the track, as you would expect. Despite that it was surprisingly good with waxless skis. Recent higher temps may make conditions icy. I'm gonna wait for new snow before I return.

(Dan Disch)

Track is in great shape, thanks to the groomers. Some small debris on the trails from wind, but nothing that will get in the way, except a deer head and spine severed by a wolf overnight! Just beautiful conditions, 6km loop and IkoMaki is in great shape. Cold morning, Merry Christmas to all.

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(Josh Meltzer)

Mark Helmer says: Merry Christmas gentleman. I groomed Dorothy's and the 7.5k loop. Ran out of time and batteries to do everything. Many trees down yet again. I may have time in the morning to try and get the back loop open. We'll see. If not I'll be out first thing in the morning on Monday. If I wasn't Scandinavian I would be discouraged. Just learned that there are more trees down after I got in.

(Dave Johnson)

Mark Helmer reports: I dressed the trail this afternoon. Probably again tomorrow. Dave Johnson adds: It has been snowing all day in the Duluth area, a very light fine snow. It will be cold and slow but wonderful skiing at Korkki.

(David Johnson)