Enjoyed a 15k skate, a 15k classic followed by a potluck and sauna with ski friends not at Birkie weekend, all the time wondering why I don't ski here more often. The trails had been recently groomed and were perfect. The skate deck was fresh corduroy and classic tracks held up nicely even with the warming temps. Sure, there was some oak leaf litter in places but that just kept me on my toes. Come up and plan to make a day of it. Thank you to all the volunteers who make this the perfect quick destination ski.

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(Bonnie Carlson-Green)

Tilled skate deck and deep classic tracks - perfects post-Vasaloppet skiing! After grooming I skied nearly every trail skating and track was hard, but not too hard. Just perfect for skiing. Also, check out the new trail maps posted at the Nordic Center and out on the trails. You can download the map from Trailforks.com as well!

(Peter Larsen)

Trails really held up after the first day of racing and was in great shape for the first running of the Classic 20k. I raced with my skin skis, because I was uncertain of how wax would hold up since it had been really icy. The were really fast by the end of the race. Great job Vasaloppet groomers!

(Rick Vatsaas)

This has to have been the best ski conditions in years for the Mora Vasaloppet trails. Nice firm classic deck - only a few areas where it was icy.
Love that they got rid of the hill (bottle neck) at the east end of the lake. Great job with the trail system.

(Scott Greymont)

I stopped by today and was disappointed that trail closed sign appeared as we turned toward area. I guess another time.

(Elizabeth O'Laughlin)

Despite the recent warm spell, the Vasaloppet ski trails have ample snow, and will be in superb condition for the race this coming weekend. Current conditions have a few icy spots, but all of those areas will be fixed buy trail volunteers during the week so the trail will be in tip-top condition for the races.

(Wade Weber, Vasaloppet USA)

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)