Conditions were quite disappointing. After receiving an email from Vasaloppet that trails were great, we went with high expectations. The trails had not been groomed recently, they were hard frozen with ski ruts throughout. There were a few very short segments that had been groomed that day and were great corduroy, but they would last for 30 seconds and then the trail would revert to the hard rutted version.

(Steve Smith)

Ski conditions continue to be good on the 13km of trails at the Nordic Center. Vasa Hills and loops skied great and fast. Skiers will encounter some areas with forest debris from trees--especially along the first portion of the eastern loop. The Ridge trail is open but groomed with only a Yellowstone.

(Wade Weber, Vasaloppet USA)

Drove up for the First Chance Race Saturday in Mora. The Mora community does a great job embracing nordic skiing and making it such a wonderful experience for the skiers. The course was in great shape. The snow farmers are amazing. Fresh powder and a trail that skied fast. Definitely worth the drive. Get up there and enjoy there
great ski trails.

(Jim Williams)

Trails are in very good conditioning and came through the warm weather and heavy rain in pretty good shape. Trails are completely snow covered although there are a few small low spots that were wet but are now frozen over. The "Dodge" groomer was out late morning and did 8.5km of skate lane and classic tracks. Skiing should be very good skiing at the Vasaloppet First Chance race Saturday.

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(Wade Weber, Vasaloppet USA)

Mora got about 2" of light snow over the past 24 hours. I was pleasantly surprised to see the skating deck had been packed across most of the trails by the time I got there around 10am. Snow conditions were quite good considering the unseasonably warm weather and rain in recent days. I didn't come across any bare patches or even dirty snow. In total, I was able to get in 13K with very limited duplication. Roger's Ridge is open and adds a nice spur of elevation for intermediate/advanced skiers. Give it a try. As always, thanks to the volunteer crew who maintains these trails in phenomenal shape.

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(Jim Conway)

Surprised to find 1/4 inch of new snow over transformed base. Groomers had put down fresh cord. Minimal oak leaves in tracks made for a pleasant classic ski. Adequate coverage. One icy section. Well worth the trip.

(Mary Luoma)

The great skiing conditions skiers enjoyed over the weekend continued Monday on the 13km of trails. All segments are open including the Western Oaks and Roger's Ridge trail. The only connecting segment not yet groomed is the pond crossing just west of the Vasa Hills towards Amy's Alley and the Bowling Alley Tracks are set throughout although classic skiers will notice those pesky oak leaves scattered about.

(Wade Weber, Vasaloppet USA)

Trails wonderful. Deep classic tracks. Some leaves in tracks, but didn't really bother us too much, except in a couple spots where we scooted by in skate lane. Good to see lots of students out skiing.

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(Ken Kuznia)

Trails were in outstanding shape. Firm corduroy skate lane with deep, iced rock hard classic tracks. The groomer did an outstanding job on Friday night. Great to have use of the building and wax room. Local skiers were very welcoming to a group of 80 Maple Grove High School skiers! Thanks!

(Pete Tremaine)

Recent heavy snowfall in Mora on Monday really helped the trails. The freshly groomed and tracked trails provided a hard skate deck and deep classic tracks. 10km of trails. Snowmaking is underway and creating big pile of snow that will soon be hauled onto the trails. Skiing this afternoon and evening was great although a bit cold.

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(Wade Weber, Vasaloppet USA)